Arizona on My Mind
Those of us in favor of same sex marriage have won. But how do we live with those who are the losers?
Tagged: same-sex marriage
A Question for Our Lawyers and Policy Wonks
Tim’s post on Eric Holder reminded me of something I’ve been meaning to ask y’all. Over the past two weeks I have heard a new talking point repeated on all the talk radio stations,...
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.
The real meaning of “privilege” in a nutshell…
I’ve noted before that I’m not overly fond of the word “privilege” being used in political discussions these days. It’s a fine word, mind you, and it can be quite relevant. But it’s overused,...
Oyez, Oyez
It’s the first Monday in October. Burt Likko offers a preview of the high points of the Supreme Court’s docket, and some other interesting notes.
The Price Of Citizenship (Updated)
New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled today in favor of a plaintiff who sued for violation of one of that state’s anti-discrimination laws based on a photographer refusing to take pictures at her same-sex commitment ceremony. Burt Likko presents a digest of the decision.
Religious Liberty Means Religious Privilege
So far two bakeries have faced legal challenges to their refusal to make wedding cakes for same-sex weddings. Opponents of same-sex marriage see these cases as the start of a fast approaching widespread persecution....
The End of Absolute Sexual Morality
My friend Darwin observes: When trying to make-nice to conservatives, proponents of “same sex marriage” tend to emphasize it as a way of enshrining commitment and sexual morality. However, while this tends to suggest...
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...
Big Wednesday 2013
I thought this would only have been a one-day thing. But we’re here on the third day in a row of huge decisions from the Supreme Court. At last, we have rulings on the...
Big Monday 2013
Today is the last scheduled day for decisions and opinions scheduled by the Supreme Court. In the comments to this post, I’ll be glossing the Voting Rights Act, affirmative action, and same-sex marriage cases.*...
Vive La France!
Félicitations, nos amis. C’est la triomphe de la liberté, égalité, et l’amour. Célébrer et soyez joyeux!
The GOP’s Self-inflicted Wound
Ezra Klein flags an interesting Gallup result showing rare uniformity in American public opinion. Turns out near everyone, Republicans included, thinks the GOP is intransigent. And they don’t like it: [Twenty-two] percent of Democrats, 17 percent...
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...
The Recognition of Same Sex Marriage is a Victory for Conservatism
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the defeat of Proposition 8, and how it was a victory for Conservatism. In light of Burt’s recent post, I thought I’d resurrect it. Here it is, in...
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...
Answer to Heidegger
Heidegger asks: Would you be willing to go the record as one who categorically accepts civil, legal, recognition of same-sex marriage, and allowing churches to decide on their own whether or not to accept...
Eugene Volokh: One of Same-Sex Marriage’s Biggest Opponents
I remember several years ago the Volokh Conspiracy invited Maggie Gallagher as a guest poster. The commentariat ripped her apart. At the end, there was absolutely nothing left to her arguments. She answered no...
