Category Archives: SSM: The Scandinavian Question

Surf Wisconsin

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jeff Fecke

When you’ve said “Wisconsin,” you’ve said it all — including tropical freakin’ paradise. Seriously, look at the lovely palm trees in Madison. The winter blues are just melting away. Well, that, or global warming is much worse than previously thought.

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Another post on Same-Sex Spousehood in Scandinavia

Posted on December 2, 2004 by Ampersand

For folks who are following the Scandinavian debate, this post by Bjørn Stærk (from back in February) will be of interest. I’m sure the numbers are correct: Less marriage, more children out of marriage. And if you agree with the … Continue reading →

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Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves!

Posted on July 30, 2004 by lucia

I recently posted “It’s the economy”, a rather lengthy article showing the association between Dutch unemployment and the rising non-marital birthrate in the Netherlands. I also showed the non-marital birthrates in numerous European countries rose as quickly and even more … Continue reading →

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It's The Economy!

Posted on July 26, 2004 by lucia

In his most most recent article “Dutch Debate” Dr. Kurtz does three things: Reiterates his theory that the campaign for same sex marriage has caused marriage rates to decline and out of wedlock births to rise in Scandinavia and in … Continue reading →

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Another Vote

Posted on July 14, 2004 by lucia

As far as I am aware, Prof. Eugene Volokh did not participate in Alas A Blog’s “Poll: Cause and Effect”. If he did not, his opinion would not have been reflected in our results. As I am indulgent, I will … Continue reading →

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New M. V. Lee Badgett paper: Will Providing Marriage Rights to Same-Sex Couples Undermine Heterosexual Marriage?

Posted on July 13, 2004 by Ampersand

UMASS economist M. V. Badgett has released a “discussion paper” examining the evidence from Scandinavia and the Netherlands – available in both html and pdf formats. You can also read a short summary of the paper’s conclusions here. In essence, … Continue reading →

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Reply To Senator Brownback

Posted on July 12, 2004 by lucia

Recently, in an NRO article carried at MarriageDebate.com, Senator Sam Brownback (Kansas) explained why the US constitution needs to be amended to prohibit Same Sex Marriage. Belittling the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate that enacting Same Sex Marriage would save the … Continue reading →

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Yes Stanley, there are fewer young couples.

Posted on July 2, 2004 by lucia

In a comment that ignored the main point of my recent article, Dr. Stanley Kurtz criticized people for ignoring some of his points. My main point was that the drop in the marriage rate in the Netherlands seems to be … Continue reading →

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Dutch Decline?

Posted on June 29, 2004 by lucia

In a recent article in the NRO and carried at MD.com, Joshua Livestro give us his spin on the effect of SSM on marriage in the Netherlands. Suggesting we re-read two articles by Dr. Stanley Kurtz, Mr. Livestro provides a … Continue reading →

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Poll: Cause and Effect? (Results)

Posted on June 28, 2004 by lucia

Thank you all for voting on “Cause and Effect”. Despite my valiant efforts, which paralleled Dr. Stanley Kurtz’s valiant efforts, it would seem that few “Alas” readers believe either one of us. Only 1 in 8 believe that SSM can … Continue reading →

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