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Quote of the Day

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

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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

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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 | 4 Comments

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

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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 | 9 Comments

Feminism, Men, and Redemption

[Trigger/content warning: Violence] A couple of people have emailed me asking what I think about the Hugo Schwyzer, erm, Internet Feminist Situation. (See Alas, for a roundup of related links and background.) (tl;dr version: What role should or can a … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Men and masculinity, Race, racism and related issues, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 107 Comments

The Trouble With Anti-Tobacco Hiring Policies

[content/trigger warning: This post contains a discussion about fat shaming] I used to smoke, But I’m Not Self-Righteous About Being a Non-Smoker ™. (Seriously, I loved to smoke. Loved it. So I totally get why some people can’t or won’t … Continue reading

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Fat, fat and more fat, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 35 Comments

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

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