Last December, the Supreme Court granted certiorari on two same-sex marriage cases. Those cases include Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California’s controversial Proposition 8
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Challenges To Same Sex Marriage To Be Heard By Supreme Court
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari on two same sex marriage cases. Those cases include Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge
Read MoreProposition 8 Overturned, Now What?
Yesterday, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco ruled that California’s Proposition 8 violates the US Constitution. While there were a lot of
Read MoreState Tax Primer From A To W: California
Welcome to my fifth in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read my introductory bit. Next on the
Read MoreTop Ten Tax Stories Of 2008: The World According To Taxgirl
It’s time for our annual review! Here are my picks for the top stories on taxgirl.com for the year: 10, Dancing With The Stars champ
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Budgets & Earmarks
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’m focusing on taxes, budgets and earmarks. There has been some good discussion about whether Melissa Etheridge’s
Read MoreMelissa Etheridge Threatens To Not Pay State Taxes
Melissa Etheridge is angry. In an article posted on The Daily Beast, Etheridge railed against the passing of Proposition 8 in California. Proposition 8 is,
Read MoreProp 8 Passes In California
After a contentious fight, as blogged previously, supporters of Prop 8 declared victory in California on yesterday. Proposition 8 defines marriage as between a man
Read MoreMerrill Challenges Defense Of Marriage Act On Tax Grounds
Charles Merrill, cousin of the founder of Merrill Lynch, has filed a challenge in the US Tax Court against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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