Monthly Archives: June 2011

Against Humanitarian Wars

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Ampersand

photo credit: John Tann At the Debate Annex, in response to my criticism of Obama for not clearing our war in Libya with Congress, Daran asks a fair question: Setting aside the Constitutionality issue, how do you feel about the … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Primary Overdrive

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jeff Fecke

I have to admit, I have a certain level of respect for Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. Oh, don’t misunderstand me, if she’s elected president, I will flee the country, the continent, and if possible, the planet. I continue to despair … 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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Mini-interview of Barry from TCAF

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ampersand

I’ve been quiet lately because I’m in Canada. I’ll post a bit about this trip once I’m home, but meanwhile here’s a short interview from last month’s trip to Canada, when I attended the Toronto Comics Arts Fest. Thanks to Good Comics for Kids for making this video! The graphic novels I recommend in this […] Continue reading →

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Reply to George: V. Can We Talk About “Real” Marriage?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Rob Tisinai

[This post is part of a series analyzing Robert George’s widely-read article, “What is Marriage“, which appeared on pages 245-286 of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. You can view all posts in the series here.] Pages 250-252: In … Continue reading →

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Reply to George: IV. Parallels to Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rob Tisinai

[This post is part of a series analyzing Robert George’s widely-read article, “What is Marriage“, which appeared on pages 245-286 of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. You can view all posts in the series here.] Pages 247-250: … Continue reading →

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New York, New York, It’s a Hell of a Town That I’m Visiting From June 24-30

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mandolin

I’m going to be in NYC from June 24-30. Ping if you’d like to get together. Richard Jeffery Newman, I am really hoping to meet you!

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Supreme Court, In A 4-4 Vote, Affirms Sexist Discrimination Against Fathers

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] I wrote about Flores-Villar v. United States last year. The Times summarizes the state of the law in 1974, when Ruben Flores-Villar was born: Children born outside the country to an unmarried American parent are … Continue reading →

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Reply to George: III. Stop Sneaking in Your Conclusion!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Rob Tisinai

[This post is part of a series analyzing Robert George’s widely-read article, “What is Marriage“, which appeared on pages 245-286 of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. You can view all posts in the series here.] Page 246: … Continue reading →

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