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Exactly the opposite of the truth. In the US, right-wingers kill far more people in political violence than left-wingers, and…
@Corso: Genuine non-rhetorical question: What do you get out of defending the Republicans? The tax breaks are never going to…
@Watcher: Maybe they don't consider Trump a professional?
@Dianne: Look you can't expect the most powerful person in the world to be held to the same standards as…
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Category Archives: Same-Sex Marriage
More on Gay Rights, The Decline In Separate Spheres, Feminism, And How They've Made Same-Sex Marriage Possible
[Another guest post from Family Scholars Blog, also available on Alas and on TADA.] I fear that David, in his response to my first post on Family Scholars, has gotten a bit ahead of me. In my first post, my … Continue reading
Posted in crossposted on TADA, Same-Sex Marriage
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What Makes A Family
[This is another of my guest posts at “Family Scholars Blog.” It is also crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.”] In her most recent post, Amy wondered what study (or studies?) a radio report referred to. There’s been one study … Continue reading
The Justified End Of The Two Strongest Arguments Against Same-Sex Marriage
[I’m guest-blogging on Family Scholars Blog for the next three months. No, really, I am. Really. Anyway, here’s my first post. It’s also cross-posted on “TADA”; the usual arguments against SSM should be expressed on FSB or on TADA, but … Continue reading
Posted in crossposted on TADA, Same-Sex Marriage
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The Funniest Bits of Judge Walker's Refusal To Stay Same-Sex Marriages
(Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.” Arguments against SSM should be taken to “TADA,” please.) Judge Walker has refused to permanently stay his ruling overturning California’s Proposition 8. Unless a higher court intervenes, same-sex couples in California will again have … Continue reading
Posted in crossposted on TADA, Same-Sex Marriage
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The Real Assault On Families
(Crossposted on Alas and on TADA. Comments defending NOM or arguing against marriage equality for same-sex couples should be taken to TADA.)
Federal Judge In California Rules Proposition Eight Unconsitutional
(Crossposted on Alas and on TADA. Arguments in against recognizing SSM legally should be taken to TADA, not posted on Alas.) 1) First reaction: HELL fuzzy yes! 2) As nice as this feels now, like Scott Lemieux, I’m not optimistic … Continue reading
Posted in crossposted on TADA, In the news, Same-Sex Marriage
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Eugene Volokh on "One True Inherent Purpose"
[Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.” If you want to argue against same-sex marriage, or against homosexuality, please take it to TADA.] This post, from conservative law prof Eugene Volokh, is three years old but very worth quoting in full, … Continue reading
Posted in crossposted on TADA, Same-Sex Marriage, Sex
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Why Noah Millman Used To Oppose Gay Marriage
[Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.” Any comments against same-sex marriage should be put in the “TADA” thread, please. –Amp] Noah Millman is a conservative blogger whose argument against same-sex marriage I’ve occasionally seen cited on discussions of the best … Continue reading
Federal Court Finds Section 3 of Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
[Comments for this post on “Alas, a Blog” are limited to those who agree that same-sex marriages should be legally recognized on an equal basis as opposite-sex marriages. Anyone may post comments at The Debate Annex, however.] Earlier today, a … Continue reading
David Blankenhorn And The Meaning Of "Bigot"
I’ve read quite a bit today about David Blankenhorn’s lack of bigotry. Blankenhorn, best known for his opposition to same-sex marriage, argues that he can be anti gay marriage without being antigay. Some of David’s friends — including Dale Carpenter … Continue reading
Posted in Same-Sex Marriage
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@ Corso: Because the truth matters. I don't have time at the moment to address your response in the detail…