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When you're defending nazi salutes, you're telling me that you're a nazi.
About Elon's Nazi salute, I'll again post this video, which shows Elon's salute side by side with the salute as…
The only thing a beggar provides you with is a blessing/karma, which has no economic value, although I would still…
Well, clearly at least one does. God knows Musk doesn’t have to work another day in his life and hasn’t…
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Category Archives: Same-Sex Marriage
Family Scholars Blog Symposium on Marriage Policy
Family Scholars blog is having an online symposium on marriage policy, featuring responses to their new “State Of Our Unions” report from various folks with an interest in family and policy. One thing that’s interesting is that this is a … Continue reading
Hetero-Only Marriage Laws Were Not Created Out Of Malice. But They’re Still Unfair Discrimination.
Sherif Girgis, Ryan T. Anderson and Robert P. George (who I’ll call “Girgis” for short) write: In short, marriage unites a man and woman holistically — emotionally and bodily, in acts of conjugal love and in the children such love … Continue reading
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Excellent article on the “standing” issues in the two same-sex marriage cases
Linda Greenhouse, the amazingly good Supreme Court reporter, has a detailed explanation of what the “standing” issues in the two same-sex marriage cases are. If you’ve been confused on this question, I highly recommend reading her article.
Posted in Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court Issues
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On The Case of Catholic Charities in Illinois: It’s Fired City Clerks All Over Again
During a Bloggingheads discussion between Maggie Gallagher and E.J. Graff, Maggie attempted to make the case that same-sex marriage turns some religious Americans into second-class citizens, or at least has given them good reason to fear they will become second-class … Continue reading
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THE AGE OF MIRACLES: Marriage Equality Wins Popular Vote in Maine, Maryland and Minnesota; Washington win expected
As of 11:54pm Pacific Time, voters have come down in favor of marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, and Minnesota. It hasn’t yet been called in Washington State, but marriage equality is in the lead so far. It’s looking increasingly likely … Continue reading
Posted in Elections and politics, Same-Sex Marriage
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Three Updates on the Gallaudet University Story
1) Angela McCaskill, the suspended Gallaudet University Diversity Officer at the heart of this story, is being used in an anti-same-sex marriage TV ad. According to CBS news, “McCaskill’s attorney says his client would like the ad to stop running,” … Continue reading
Another Federal Appeals Court Casts A Cold Eye On DOMA
The second circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that section three of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), which says that the Federal government will not recognize any same-sex marriage regardless of state law, “violates equal protection” and is therefore … Continue reading
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Anti-SSM Politician In Baltimore Asks Boss To Order Pro-SSM Employee To Shut Up
Brendon Ayanbadejo, a football player for the Baltimore Ravens, has been outspoken in support of marriage equality. Maryland state Delegate Emmett Burns, a Reverend and a Democrat, wrote to Ayanbadejo’s boss (Ravens owner Steven Disciotti) on government letterhead (emphasis mine): … Continue reading
The many differences between polygamy and same-sex marriage
Does advocating for marriage equality for same-sex couples require us to also advocate for polygamy — that is, for legally recognized marriages of three or more people? I don’t think so; there are crucial differences between same-sex marriage and polygamy … Continue reading
Tangentially related: --they wouldn’t do that, unless they were extras in a company of The Sound of Music. --FAKE NEWS!…