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From the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling finding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional: “A second rationale of a [put forth in justification of DOMA] is to support child-rearing in the context of stable marriage. The evidence as to child … Continue reading
Posted in Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage
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Blankenhorn and Marquardt Oppose NC Anti-Gay Amendment
For what it’s worth, same-sex marriage opponents David Blankenhorn and Elizabeth Marquardt of the Institute for American Values (and Family Scholars Blog, where I guest post sometimes), have come out in opposition of a proposed amendment to North Carolina’s constitution. … Continue reading
Posted in Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage
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On the Law School Scam
So, have you heard about all of those law schools that are being sued for allegedly inflating their post-graduation employment statistics? From The National Law Journal: The plaintiffs’ attorneys who have already launched class actions targeting 14 law schools announced … Continue reading
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“As If Married”
In the 9th Circuit’s recent Prop 8 opinion, the Court noted: “… ‘marriage’ is the name that society gives to the relationship that matters most between two adults. A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but to … Continue reading
Posted in Families structures, divorce, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage
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9th Circuit Rules Prop 8 Unconstitutional
“Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially re-classify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples.” -Judge … Continue reading
Posted in Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage
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9th Circuit: Prop 8 Tapes to Remain Sealed
The Prop 8 saga continues! Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit held (PDF) that a lower court abused its discretion in ordering the unsealing of tapes of the Prop 8 trial. I’m not happy with the … Continue reading
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Gay Rights As a Conservative Movement?
I’ve never been big into Ani DiFranco’s music. I tend to like my songs a little more…. sung. That being said, though, I do greatly respect her politics and her outspokenness about being a feminist. Those who are fans, though, … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage
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A Freshly-Hatched Tone Argument
If a man who is critical of feminism writes a flippant post at his “menz” blog that plays right into stereotypes about Angry Feminists, it should be a statement of the obvious to say that many feminists will view him … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc
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