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Same-sex marriage backgrounder: Court will choose between two dueling standards for equality

By Chase Martyn 12/16/08

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments a week ago today in Varnum v. Brien, a case that puts the state’s definition of marriage as between one man and one woman into question.  At issue throughout the arguments was which standard the court should use to evaluate whether the Iowa statute that prevents same-sex couples [...]

Gay marriage antagonists prepare for next battle

By Lynda Waddington 12/16/08

Now that the Iowa Supreme Court has heard oral arguments about the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in Iowa, both sides are already preparing for the next phase of their struggle.

Cautious court offers few clues to its thinking in same-sex marriage case

By Jason Hancock 12/10/08

The legal challenge to Iowa’s same-sex marriage ban is now in the hands of the seven justices of the state Supreme Court, and legal observers say there is no clear signal of how they will ultimately rule.

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