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The State Should Get Out of the Marriage Business
Oh dear. Bush apologist, McCain supporter, and former senator Rick Santorum has offered his addlepated opinion on the recent gay marriage ruling in California (Fedora Tip: 2 Political Junkies. He says:
"…The state Supreme Court there ruled, 4-3, that same-sex couples can marry. In doing so, four judges rejected a statute that passed in a referendum […]
Gay Marriage in California
Yesterday, the California Supreme Court struck down a statutory regime that gave same-sex couples essentially the same rights and duties as married couples, but called them "registered domestic partners" instead of "married couples." This, the court said, violates the equal protection clause of the California Constitution.
The court did not say whether same-sex couples should be […]
Libertarians at the Pitt News?
The Pitt News, like most college newspapers, is know more for articles written by liberals and libertines than libertarians. Nevertheless, in the last few months I've noticed several editorials that present or at least hint at libertarian ideals. Here's a sampling. Give me your impressions in the comments.
Should Chaste Gay Catholics Come Out?
I don't have an answer to this question, which is why I am posing it here. Should those who are gay/lesbian/bisexual and CHASTE (i.e., not engaging in gay actions) be out? I'm not talking about going to gay pride parades or anything, but being open about their homosexual attractions to others.
I guess the question […]
One of America's Great Student Newspapers
The Pitt News bills itself as "one of Amercia's great student newspapers". If only it were. Then again, maybe it is. *shudder*
In the 11 years I've been in Pittsburgh, I've watched the quality of writing and journalistic integrity of the Pitt News wax and wane with the arrival and graduation of classes. When it's good, […]
