MEDFORD, Ore. — The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday on California’s ban on gay marriage, known as Proposition 8. Challengers to Prop 8 argue the 14th amendment guarantees “equal protection”, so defining marriage as only between a man and a woman violates their equal rights. Some supporters of Prop 8 say voters, not … Continue reading »
SCOTUS Hears Oregon Logging Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that affects logging road construction in Oregon. It stems from a lawsuit that an environmental group in Portland brought against the Oregon Department of Forestry. The Northwest Environmental Defense Center says, water runoff from construction sites that are now treated as runoff … Continue reading »
