The Supreme Court seems skeptical of arguments that the names on a petition asking for the repeal of Washington state’s domestic partnership rights should be kept secret. Several justices questioned Wednesday whether people who voluntarily participate in a public referendum should then expect privacy. Justice Antonin Scalia said “running a democracy takes a certain amount of civic courage.” Gay rights opponents are asking the court to protect the anonymity of the petition signers. The court will rule later this year.

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