Marriage Has Changed; It’s Not Because of the Gays
Ross Douthat bemoans the evolution of American cultural norms over the past fifteen years.
DOMA Under Fire At The Supreme Court
The Defense Of Marriage Act didn’t fare very well during today’s Supreme Court oral arguments.
Supreme Court Puts California’s Proposition 8 In The Cross Hairs
Today’s hearing on Proposition 8 left some wondering if the Court may end up punting the case away.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The May The spouse Be With You Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Non Sequiturs Regarding Same-Sex Marriage
The DOMA cases are about issues of equal treatment under the law, not about stopping some utopia where all kids have a traditional household.
The Iraq War And The Damaged Legacy Of The GOP
The Iraq War did significant damage to the legacy of the Republican Party.
A DOMA Confrontation was Inevitable
DOMA’s trip to SCOTUS was practically baked into the legislation.
The GOP’s Gay Marriage Problem
When it comes to same-sex marriage, the GOP finds itself on the horns of a dilemma.
Can We Really Get Government Out Of Marriage?
Is the answer to the same-sex marriage debate as simple as getting the government out of the marriage business, or is it more complicated?
Senator Rob Portman Comes Out In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
Senator Rob Portman changes his position on same-sex marriage. Another sign of the times.
Obama Administration Urges SCOTUS To Strike Down Proposition 8
The Obama Administration has weighed in on the Supreme Court’s other high profile same-sex marriage case.
Republican Brand Still Damaged, Little Hope Of Repair Coming Soon
The GOP’s public image continues to be bad and there seems to be little sign that they’re doing anything to change that.
AP Stylebook Declares Husband, Wife Gender Neutral
The Associated Press’ clear guidelines are unclear.
Jon Huntsman: Marriage Equality Is A Conservative Cause
Once again, Utah’s former Governor is making sense.
The GOP’s Problems Aren’t Just About “Messaging”
The GOP isn’t going to solve it’s problems solely by concentrating on “messaging.”
40 Years Later, Majority Opposes Overturning Roe v. Wade
40 years later, the public continues to support the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade.
Tapper Asks Where Obama’s Been on Guns
On rare instances in Washington, reporters do their job and ask tough questions of political leaders. Rarer still, the leaders give good answers.
Supreme Court To Hear Appeals In Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases
The issue of same-sex marriage will be before the Supreme Court early next year.
Man Bemoans Selfish Women Not Having Enough Kids
Ross Douthat says American women should stop being decadent and have more babies, explaining that raising children is easier than it used to be, so there’s really no excuse for women to be so selfish.
West Point Chapel Hosts Lesbian Wedding
One of West Point’s first female graduates has married her long-time girlfriend at the Cadet Chapel.
