Same-Sex Marriage on Townhall

• Minnesota poised to become 12th state to adopt same-sex marriage Mon May 13
  Reuters News
• Minnesota House approves bill legalizing same-sex marriage Thu May 9
  Reuters News
• Ronald Reagan: Same-Sex Marriage Advocate? Wed May 1
  Paul Kengor
• Another ‘Roe’ to Hoe: A States-Rights DOMA Ruling Should Have Implications Beyond Same-Sex Marriage Tue Apr 30
  Marvin Olasky
  We are now in the intermission of this year’s biggest judicial drama. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on same-sex marriage (SSM) in late March—Act One—and will rule by the end of June. Before the actors in their black robes come back on stage, I’d like to drink some orange juice and chatter about three items. ... more
• Rhode Island set to be 10th state to pass same-sex marriage Wed Apr 24
  Reuters News
• Rhode Island set to be 10th state to pass same-sex marriage Wed Apr 24
  Reuters News
• Rhode Island state Senate to take up same-sex marriage bill Wed Apr 24
  Reuters News
• Cheers, applause as New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage Wed Apr 17
  Reuters News
• French upper house backs same-sex marriage law Fri Apr 12
  Reuters News
• In Defense Of Religious Liberty Wed Apr 10
  Ken Blackwell
  Recently, Jay Michaelson wrote a piece for The Daily Beast titled “The ‘Religious Liberty’ Bullies and Their Fight Against LGBT Equality.” In it, he suggests that those who oppose same-sex marriage for religious reasons are the same as the racists who opposed desegregation laws. ... more
• A New Birth of Education Freedom Mon Apr 1
  Star Parker
  As the nation has focused on the Supreme Court hearings on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, news from the state of Indiana could prove far more important regarding the nation’s future. ... more
• Marriage is What it is Mon Apr 1
  Matt Barber
  Here’s what marriage is: The God-ordained, lifelong, covenantal union between man and wife, designed to provide men, women and children optimal stability and overall well-being. Marriage is that biologically, spiritually and morally centered institution calculated to ensure responsible procreation and perpetuate the human race. Marriage – real marriage – represents the fundamental cornerstone of any healthy society (any society that hopes to survive, at least). ... more
• Why We Are Losing Debate Over Same-Sex Marriage Fri Mar 29
  Mona Charen
  Same-sex marriage is probably inevitable in America whatever the Supreme Court decides. That's because the public is clearly leaning that way. ... more
• If Same-sex Marriage Is a 'Right,' There Are No Rights Wed Mar 27
  Terry Jeffrey
  The old adage that one lie leads to another is never more apparent than when modern American public officials deal with issues arising from sexual immorality. ... more
• Analysis: Supreme Court seems poised to avoid same-sex marriage tide Tue Mar 26
  Reuters News
• Did a Gay Activist Lie to the New Jersey Senate? Mon Mar 25
  Michael Brown
  There was one particular testimony before the New Jersey Senate detailing the dangers of “gay conversion therapy” that was so riveting that it sounded like something taken straight out of a Hollywood script. It now appears that it was taken straight out of Hollywood. So, not only is the New Jersey Senate in danger of passing a terribly unfair, discriminatory bill, but the most compelling testimony presented appears to be a fabrication. ... more
• Hillary Clinton backs same-sex marriage Mon Mar 18
  Reuters News
• Support for Same-sex Marriage Crosses Party Lines Mon Mar 18
  Michael Barone
  In an opinion article in the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman announced that he has changed his mind and now supports same-sex marriage. ... more
• Conservatives, Republicans and Self-Inflicted Wounds Sun Mar 10
  Derek Hunter
  Circular firing squads are about as helpful as they sound, yet they are something at which some Republicans excel. I do my best to avoid engaging in them. To paraphrase President Reagan, my 80 percent friend is not my 20 percent enemy. But sometimes my 80 percent friends do something 100 percent stupid, and pretending they didn’t could cause more damage than calling them out on it. ... more
• The Case Against “Equality” Thu Feb 28
  Frank Turek
  Pascal said, “People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.” So-called marriage “equality” is attractive. Who could be against equality? ... more
• Usher In A Redefinition of Marriage, Usher Out Religious Liberty Tue Feb 12
  Jim Campbell
  Disagreements and projections abound in the dialogue about marriage and its redefinition to include same-sex couples. But both sides agree on one issue: redefining marriage significantly jeopardizes religious freedom—the first liberty upon which our nation was founded. ... more
• Illinois starts push to legalize same-sex marriage by Valentine's Day Tue Feb 5
  Reuters News
• Super Bowl or Gay Equality Bowl Fri Feb 1
  Michael Brown
  Is it too much to ask that the focus of this Sunday be on football and not on “gay rights”? ... more
• Supreme Court will hear same-sex marriage cases Fri Dec 7
  AP News
• Supreme Court to review same-sex marriage cases Fri Dec 7
  Reuters News

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