Mar 26
Same-sex marriage came before the Supreme Court this morning in Washington D.C. as the justices heard arguments for and against California’s Proposition 8. Tomorrow, the court will consider the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996. One issue of concern surrounding Proposition 8 is the question of voters …
Dec 11
After what seemed like an interminable wait last week among Supreme Court watchers, the justices decided on Friday to hear two potentially landmark cases concerning same-sex marriage. Not surprisingly, the Court will review the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and test the constitutionality of whether legally-married same-sex couples can be denied benefits …
Jul 25
After dropping out of the presidential race, Rick Santorum has mostly kept a low profile, except for today. He’s now officially weighed in on the Chick-fil-A controversy by tweeting inside the restaurant. Given Santorum’s strong feelings about the traditional family, this doesn’t come as a surprise (even if his penchant for a peach shake does). …
Jun 12
Today’s the 45th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme court case that struck down the ban against African Americans marrying whites. Let’s take a trip back in time to where it all began: Rev. Scotty McLennan makes the connection between laws banning interracial marriage and those that now prohibit gay marriage. Scotty McLennan …
Feb 07
Today a federal appeals court struck down California’s ban on same-sex marriage, ensuring the issue will ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court. At the heart of the matter is whether or not marriage is a fundamental right that cannot be legislated away, or is simply a priviledge or a legal right that can be …