Los Angeles Times Article Rating

Ted Olson, conservative attorney who helped win gay marriage in California, dies at 84

Nov 13, 2024 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -24% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability

    55% ReliableFair

  • Policy Leaning

    -6% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    -55% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : When I talk about it, I get very emotional," Olson said afterward.Just last week, California voters formally removed Prop. 8 from the state constitution and enshrined the right to marry.
50% : While the decision was procedural, it cleared the way for same-sex couples to marry in California.
43% : Olson surprised many when he agreed to lead the challenge to California's Prop. 8 and its ban on same-sex marriages.

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