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So you said that the people in those boats were almost certainly smuggling drugs which the leading cause for death…
I'm not as bothered by the shoot as you all seem to be. I don't believe she was a terrorist,…
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Category Archives: Same-Sex Marriage
Obama Suggests Equal Marriage Rights Is Too Trivial To Argue About
Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), speaking to rally attendees in Medford, Oregon on Saturday, took issue with how recent political campaigns have used wedge issues to divide the electorate, but have ultimately done little to make a real difference, especially when … Continue reading
Posted in Elections and politics, Same-Sex Marriage
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A Phone Call From Congressman Tom Cole
I just received a phone call from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), who wanted to ask me an important poll question: “As a Republican, are you willing to cede the White House to Hilary Clinton in 2008?” I told … Continue reading
Fundamentalist Flunks Bar Exam And Sues Because Of Exam Question Involving Lesbians
From the Boston Herald: A Boston man who failed the Massachusetts bar exam has filed a federal lawsuit claiming his refusal to answer a test question – related to gay marriage – caused him to flunk the test. Stephen Dunne, … Continue reading
Republican Legislator Takes A Passionate Stand For Marriage Equality
This is kind of old news, but I missed it at the time, and maybe some “Alas” readers did too. Wyoming State Rep Dan Zwonitzer, who is straight and a Republican, in February of this year voted against a measure … Continue reading
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Pope Calls Opposition To Death Penalty "Not Negotiable"; Media Misses It
From Reuters, under the headline “Catholic politicians must oppose gay marriage: Pope”: VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Church’s opposition to gay marriage is “non-negotiable” and Catholic politicians have a moral duty to oppose it, as well as laws on abortion … Continue reading
Initiative Would Make Procreation A Requirement Of Marriage
A group called The Washington Defense of Marriage Alliance is proposing to modify Washington state’s marriage laws to better comport with a recent anti-gay-rights marriage ruling by the Washington state supreme court: If passed by Washington voters, the Defense of … Continue reading
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Survey: Most Massachusetts Voters Would Vote Against Gay Marriage Ban
It’s good that same-sex marriage happened in Massachusetts first, because the Massachusetts constitutional amendment process is designed to move slowly, encouraging deliberation and second thoughts. In Massachusetts, ballot measures amending the state constitution can’t be sent to the voters until … Continue reading
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Beyond Marriage
There’s been a lot of fussing over this statement, written by some LGBT activists, which calls for a broader debate over what kind of families will be recognized by the government. Here’s a sample: To have our government define as … Continue reading
It's unlikely "she did hit him." You shouldn't state that as if it's a known fact. As for the rest,…