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Gay marriage: A matter of conscience
In the sphere of human rights there comes a time when people of conscience are morally required to stand up and declare what they believe is right based on principles of justice and fairness, not for themselves but for others.
The ultimate school test
The political struggle over school governance is now the most significant internal conflict in the Democratic Party, at the city, state and national levels. With gun control, gay marriage and immigration now uniting Democrats as never before, education reform remains a main dividing line.
The Supreme Court and gay marriage: no compelling secular reason to deny it
Why Marriage Equality is Right for Everyone
Thoughts on Happiness, Courage, and Rights
Pope praises French rabbi’s essay against gay marriage
In his Christmas address to Vatican officials, Pope Benedict reportedly praised an essay by France’s chief rabbi on the negative effects of gay marriage.
Why Straight Men Should Support Gay Marriage
On the morning after, Jewish Republicans advise the party
Think immigration through -- again. Forget about gay marriage. And for heaven’s sake, when it comes to rape, shut up!
Do You See Beyond Your Own Life?
Viva Chick-fil-A!
Episcopal Church approves liturgy for same-sex unions
Conservative rabbis approve same-sex marriage ceremonies
The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards -- which sets halachic policy for the Conservative movement -- has voted unanimously to provide the approximately 1,600 Conservative rabbis with guidelines on performing same-sex marriages.
Federal appeals court invalidates DOMA
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather vs. Gay Marriage
Jewish groups, Orthodox excepted, laud Obama on gay marriage
Thankful For Obama’s Gay [R]Evolution
Jewish groups back Obama on gay marriage
Jewish leaders praised President Barack Obama’s statement that he personally supports gay marriage.
Biden: ‘Absolutely comfortable’ with gay marriage
Dump Starbucks over gay marriage? Not this Mormon
The Methodist rift over gay marriage
Minn. rabbinical group opposes ban on same-sex marriages
Members of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association have signed a statement opposing a state ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriages. The group represents rabbis from 15 congregations in the state from the Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist movements. No Orthodox rabbis signed the statement, which was adopted last month.
Seventh-day Adventists celebrate 9th Circuit ruling on Prop. 8
Jewish groups split on gay marriage ruling
Jewish groups split on a federal appeals court ruling that allows same-sex couples to marry in California. The 2-1 decision Tuesday by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Proposition 8, a 2008 ballot measure that said same-sex marriages violated the state constitution. Prop 8 had reversed a decision the same year by the California state Supreme Court that had allowed same-sex marriage.
I Don’t Believe in Gay Marriage
Proposition 8 overturn prompts hundreds to celebrate in West Hollywood [VIDEO]
Another nugget from the 9th Circuit’s Prop. 8 ruling
One Step Closer. 9th Circuit Affirms Prop 8 Is Unconstiutitional
Federal appeals court strikes down California’s gay marriage ban
California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal planned
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the U.S. Supreme Court. Proponents of the ban said they would appeal the ruling, and the Protect Marriage coalition that sponsored the ban called the judgment "out of step with every other federal appellate and Supreme Court decision." The appeal is likely to keep gay marriage on hold pending future proceedings.
Right Now, Kids are Dying, Because They Are Gay
Preparing for Same-Gender Weddings
All eyes will still be on New York in the coming weeks as the state prepares for marriage equality. I learned a lot in the run-up to wedding mania here in California in 2008, so I thought I would share some tips with those in New York.
While gays push to marry, heterosexuals fear commitment
Marty Kaplan: Pessimism is the last taboo
If you pay attention to the news, the prospects for the future look grim.
In N.Y., debate over religious exemptions at issue in gay marriage bill
When it comes to passing a gay marriage bill in New York State, even many supporters acknowledge that wide-reaching religious exemptions are crucial. After all, this is the state with the nation’s second-largest number of Catholics and largest number of religiously observant Jews, and many say including exemptions is a legitimate way to address concerns of the religiously observant.
He Doesn’t Want To Be Her Gay Best Friend
McCain’s wife and daughter pose for gay marriage
‘The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage’
DC moves to legalize gay marriage
Maine voters have no love for gay marriage
SCLC’s man in LA in trouble again
Prop 8 update: Bush v. Gore opposing lawyers file joint federal challenge
California Supreme Court upholds Prop 8, prohibits gay marriage
California Supreme Court to rule on same-sex marriage ban
Trump to Miss California: ‘You’re not fired!’
Justices to uphold Prop. 8?
Prop. 8 opponents argue before state Supreme Court
A new way forward for gay marriage and government
Pepperdine Law dean to defend gay marriage ban before state Supreme Court
Are Mormons being scapegoated for Prop. 8?
Huckabee talks about gay marriage on ‘The Daily Show’
National Association of Evangelicals VP resigns over view on same-sex marriage
The will of the people, the light of Chabad, the gift of ‘The Goldbergs’
" . . . If we left it to the 'will of the people,' would we ever have ended segregation in this country? . . "
Newsweek and gay marriage: ‘If you don’t know what the Bible says ...’
Newsweek’s gay marriage cover story
Proposition 8 and ‘the will of the people’—an historical perspective
A well-funded coalition of realtors and landlords, intent on protecting white neighborhoods and their attendant property values from feared black incursions, immediately mounted a campaign to amend the state Constitution and guarantee property owners' continued ability to deny minorities equal access to housing.
Marriage is a Jewish issue
Parshat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18) God is present when two people commit their lives to each other and become one family.
Where’s the struggle?
When I see the coarse arguments currently raging over the issue of same-sex marriage, I don't see any thoughtful or fascinating debates or any embracing of tension. I see two armies shooting at each other.
The spirit of Jonathan Swift, Rotbart should apologize
" . . . Rotbart wants us to feel guilt, regret and fear; the very emotions that the conservative party and our past presidential party have been trying to make us feel for years now. I'm happy to say that we voted for change, and the days of Jews being stuck in an uninformed past are over . . . "
White powder scare leads to Mormon temple closure
Begone, bygones! Green is the new blue and white
" . . . It is troubling that some Orthodox rabbis have joined with the Christian right to eliminate same-sex civil marriage. Banning same-sex civil marriage is about as relevant to Orthodox Judaism as banning the sale of shellfish . . . "
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