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Marriage Equality Experts Weigh Steps After Prop 8

Bringing equality back to California

Program director Matt Foreman speaks on the challenges for opponents of Prop 8 in this 2009 New York Times article.

The passage of Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage in California, came as a blow to gay rights activists, and immediately sparked talk and hopes of a campaign to repeal the law. Some experts, however, argued that a more strategic, cautiously-timed effort was required. This 2009 New York Times article, featuring an interview with Haas, Jr. Fund program director Matt Foreman, speaks to experts and activists about the challenges facing Prop 8’s opponents.