Gay marriage fights fuel debate over petitioners' rights

Yahoo Gay News / Los Angeles Times  Oct 25 09

Gay rights advocates have sought to use public records to expose their opponents, which raises the question: Is signing a petition a public or private act? The fierce fight over same-sex marriage in California and elsewhere is creating pressure to recognize a new free-speech right that could keep petition signatures secret. Full story...

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