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Congress, Constitutional Law, Politics August 20, 2007

How to End the Gay Marriage Debate: Civil Unions and You

Published 4/2/2006 With mid-term elections approaching, politicians are once again returning to one of their favorite themes: protecting the sanctity…

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Environment, Lawyering, Media, Politics April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

“I Apologize To You For The Mess”: Leading Gay Rights Lawyers Burns Himself To Death In New York Park Protest

This weekend, the New York bar lost one of its most accomplished lawyers, David Buckel, 60.  Buckel reportedly burned himself…

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Constitutional Law, Free Speech, International, Politics, Religion, Society May 23, 2015September 20, 2020

Gay Marriage Referendum Passes In Ireland. Unresolved Issues Will Remain

By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor With all constituencies reporting, the Irish citizenry approved a constitutional amendment recognizing gay marriage: Yes…

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Filed under: civil rights, Gay Marriage, Ireland
Congress, Constitutional Law, Media, Politics, Society June 16, 2014June 17, 2014

A Clinton Spin or a Gross Misunderstanding? NPR’s Terry Gross Confronts Clinton on Long Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage

We have been discussing the disconnect between the parties and the voters this year. The voters have made clear that…

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Constitutional Law, Criminal law, Politics, Society, Torts September 24, 2013

Same-Sex Couple Denied Protection Of Spousal Immunity In Kentucky Murder Trial

In torts, I often discuss the collateral consequences for same-sex couples not having recognized marriages from intentional infliction of emotional…

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Criminal law, Politics, Society August 13, 2013August 13, 2013

Kentucky Woman Invokes Spousal Immunity In Murder Trial Of Same-Sex Partner

It is inevitable that, as more states recognize same-sex marriage, a host of collateral conflicts will arise over the use…

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Constitutional Law, Politics, Society, Supreme Court March 1, 2013March 1, 2013

Obama Administration Supports Gay Marriage . . . Sort Of

The Obama administration appears to have celebrated the unveiling of the statue of Rosa Parks in the Capitol by arguing…

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Congress, Constitutional Law, Courts, Politics, Religion, Society November 4, 2009November 4, 2009

Maine Voters Repeal Law Allowing Gays to Marry

The gay-rights movement has suffered a harsh defeat at the hands of voters in Maine. The voters repealed a law…

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Columns, Congress, Constitutional Law, Politics, Religion, Society, Supreme Court January 26, 2009January 26, 2009

Faith-Based Part II: Obama’s Expansion of the Bush’s Faith-Based Programs

As we approach the one-week anniversary of the Obama administration, it is a bit early to judge the level of…

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Constitutional Law, Justice, Politics, Society November 12, 2008November 12, 2008

Connecticut Court Declares Same Sex Marriage Legal

On the heels of a major political defeat in California with the passage of Proposition 8, Connecticut Judge Johnathan Silbert…

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Constitutional Law, Politics, Society October 11, 2008

Connecticut Rules In Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

In a major civil liberties ruling, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that gay and lesbian couples have the right…

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Uncategorized June 28, 2008

Senators Craig and Vitter Team Up to Save Marriage

The cherished institution of marriage in the United States is about to be saved. Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID), fresh from…

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Columns, Congress, Constitutional Law, Lawyering, Politics, Society, Supreme Court February 1, 2008

The American Gothic Amendment: Federalism and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate

In light of today’s debate over Congress and its shaky federalism principles, this prior column on the marriage amendment may…

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Constitutional Law, Politics December 8, 2007February 4, 2008

Lesbian Couple Loses Effort to Divorce in Rhode Island

A lesbian couple has been denied the right to divorce in Rhode Island — seeking to dissolve a license from…

Columns, Constitutional Law, Politics, Supreme Court May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

The Post-Roe World: A Reality Check on the Implications of the Leaked Supreme Court Opinion

Below is my column in the Hill on claims being made about the post-Roe world and the sweeping away of…

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