The biggest open secret in the landmark trial over same-sex marriage being heard in San Francisco is that the federal judge who will decide the case, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, is himself gay. Many gay politicians in San Francisco and lawyers who have had dealings with Walker say the 65-year-old...

“I take it as a gift that someone will be that open and honest and sharing with me,” said Rio, using the word “open” to describe their marriage. Love brought the middle-age couple together — they wed during California’s brief legal window for same-sex marriage. But they knew from the beginning...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 9:03 a.m.: Calmer cross-examination of Prop 8 witness David Blankenhorn, a witness for the Proposition 8 defense...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 8:47 a.m.: Claremont McKenna professor back on the stand Kenneth Miller, a Claremont McKenna College professor...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 8:25 a.m.: Prop. 8 defense’s first witness expected on stand today The Proposition 8 trial will resume...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 4:57 p.m.: Second week of trial ends with final plaintiffs’ witness The second week of the Proposition...

4:54 p.m.: Plaintiff’s lawyer shows e-mails linking William Tam to Prop 8 campaign The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. The 8th day of the...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 8:15 a.m.: Testimony about ‘conversion therapy’ expected today The Proposition 8 trial resumes...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 4:05 p.m.: Trial wraps up for day, gay man will testify tomorrow about “conversion therapy” Chief...

The following summary was provided by mercurynews.com. They are also featuring an amazing photo gallery that can be viewed directly from their site. Take a look, the photos are truly amazing. 9:01 a.m.: Court back in session; expert testifying on gay parenting The fifth day of the Proposition 8 trial...