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California’s same-sex marriage ban remains in its Constitution despite rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. Repeal it by voting for Proposition 3 on Nov. 5.
Sept. 19, 2024
World & Nation
Mexico’s outgoing president could be basking in triumphs. But Andrés Manuel López Obrador is pushing a radical overhaul to the judicial system that is spurring fear for democracy.
Sept. 9, 2024
The U.S. Constitution isn’t perfect, but readers warn that rewriting it could create many more problems than it solves.
Aug. 28, 2024
Opinion
Many of today’s problems can be traced back to choices made in drafting the Constitution, choices that are increasingly haunting us.
Aug. 23, 2024
President Biden endorsed term limits as one of ‘three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability’ in the Supreme Court.
July 29, 2024
California
The measure asks voters to change the California Constitution to enshrine a “fundamental right to marry” and remove language that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
July 5, 2024
New York’s Rep. Joseph Morelle is preparing an amendment to counter the Supreme Court’s ruling that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.
July 3, 2024
Politics
Biden is 81. Trump is turning 78. Neither is as crisp or coherent as they once were. So why do age questions focus on Biden?
June 10, 2024
California laws barring the sale of firearms and ammunition at fairgrounds and on other state property are constitutional, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
June 11, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a constitutional convention of the states to adopt national gun safety restrictions last June. California is still the only state on board with his plan.
June 9, 2024