On the language of marriage equality
Only one word in my lexicon has changed, a shift that feels big and small at the same time.
Tagged: marriage equality
Next Up: Polygamy
It is an unalloyed joy that marriage equality is spreading across North America. I know how this subject personally touches many contributors and commenters to this blog, and I revel in the joy they...
Antonin Scalia is either a fool or a liar
Scalia: “I take no position on whether it’s harmful or not, but it’s certainly true there is no answer to that scientific question…” — Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) March 26, 2013 This is why...
The Problem with Arguments Against Same-Sex Marriage
Why even the most elegant or fairly put argument against gay marriage are doomed to failure.
If you happen to live in Maine (or Washington, Maryland or Minnesota)
A little over a week ago, we went to visit the Better Half’s family. It was one of our niece’s birthday, and all of the various cousins were assembled. As is his wont, the...
Do Gay Rights Hurt Democrats?
In Jason’s post on DADT’s repeal, he noted: One thing that history won’t remember, but that will certainly be true, is that the Democrats chose the single moment in all the possible permutations of...
Children…
Nattavudh Powdthavee is completely off the mark. Having children is not like winning the lottery. The happiness we experience from our children is lasting, constant, omnipresent, and far deeper than any material gain. It...
