6 to 1 The Supreme Court of California rejected the challenge to Prop 8 which means the gay marriage in California is illegal.
The 18,000 gay marriages that were performed between June 2008 and November 2008 are valid.
The struggle in California for equality continues...
I have not read through all the legalese following this post but this is my first chance to get here and voice my sadness and disappointment too.
... yet, I am terribly anxious for the result because it will say so much about where we are as a nation, and where we are going.
Hang in there, my friends. Don't ever give up.