Category Archives: Same-Sex Marriage

When We Have A Civil Discussion Of Marriage Equality, It Will Hurt

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted on Family Scholars Blog.] A civil debate about marriage equality that includes lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people is very challenging. And yet, obviously, a debate about same-sex marriage that excludes LGB people, for example by making them feel … Continue reading →

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The Split Among People Who Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog] In comments at Family Scholars Blog, responding to Christopher, Elizabeth wrote a very concise summary of the heart of her own (anti-Same Sex Marriage) stance, and also the heart of Christopher’s (pro-SSM) stance. there are … Continue reading →

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The most common real-world argument against SSM

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Ampersand

A couple of weeks ago I volunteered for Basic Rights Oregon, for a night of calling Oregonians and trying to persuade them to support marriage equality. At the training, me and other pro-equality volunteers roleplayed conversations before we went onto … Continue reading →

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NOM’s Unethical Swiping of Obama Rally Photos

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ampersand

The website “Good As You” points out that NOM has swiped photos from Obama for President rallies and used them on their website as if they were photos of NOM rallies. (Here and here.) Let’s face it — this sort … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Differing With The Entire Human Race of Earlier Ages

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] In an anti-abortion/anti-marriage equality essay, Stephen Heaney writes: With a different understanding of marriage, one might argue that same-sex couples are harmed by the lack of marital status because they believe it is owed to … Continue reading →

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Why I won’t be eating at Chick-Fil-A anytime soon

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] David Blankenhorn writes: Recently in the New York Times, the reporter Kim Severson writes that Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based fast food company, “has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to national groups fighting same-sex marriage.” I can’t … Continue reading →

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The Marriage Protection Act, Religion, And “Special Rights”

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mythago

[Crossposted from Mythago’s blog.] (First, a note to the media: When you’re writing about a new law, post a link to the text of the new law. It shouldn’t be this hard to find. Kthx.) What apparently led some of … Continue reading →

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A Playlist for Victory

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jeff Fecke

Six down, 44 to go.

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Marrige Equality Wins In New York

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ampersand

I am a very happy camper right now. From the New York Times: Lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state where gay and lesbian couples will be able to wed, and giving the … Continue reading →

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How To Stop Gay Marriage

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mythago

[This is a guest post by Mythago, and is crossposted from her blog, which I didn’t even realize she had! Thanks, Mythago. –Amp] Is it really possible for a state to preserve its laws against same-sex marriage, limiting the institution … Continue reading →

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