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Focus (Forum & Focus)

May 31, 2008

Women and Children First

The California Supreme Court has repeatedly made groundbreaking decisions that protect our state's children in new ways, and the recent same-sex marriage ruling is no exception, writes Deborah H. Wald. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By Deborah H. Wald
This article appears on Page 4

      The California Supreme Court has long distinguished itself as a court that cares deeply about children. It has repeatedly made groundbreaking decisions that protect our state's children in new ways. The same-sex marriage case decided by the court last week fits solidly within this context.
      For example, in 1968 -...

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