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By 84-0, Okla. House backs traditional marriage Wed Apr 10

Baptist Press

By 84-0, Okla. House backs traditional marriage ... more
Marriage Still Matters to Millennials Sat Apr 6

Gabriella Hoffman

Supporting marriage is not a popular stance for millennials to take today. ... more
Marriage a la Mode Tue Apr 2

Bill Murchison

The American public's apparent surrender to same-sex marriage -- the Pew Research Center says 49 percent of us now support it, with just 44 percent opposed -- has been much remarked lately. I think I can explain it in part. ... more
Gays Don’t Have a Right to Marriage Thu Mar 28

Crystal Wright

The mere words same sex marriage connote it’s not a “marriage” by use of the term but rather an aberration of a societal norm a small group are determined to force onto the majority. Only 3% of Americans are gay. ... more
The Wisdom of Dan Quayle Wed Mar 27

Jonah Goldberg

There once was a popular sitcom called "Murphy Brown." The title character, played by Candice Bergen, was a news anchor. The show had its moments, but it was also insufferably pleased with itself and its liberalism. ... more
What I Stand For Tue Mar 26

Nicole Hudgens

Last year while on a road trip with somefriends, we turned on the radio with the windows rolled down and let our hairfly, something everyone should do when they have the chance. A song came onwith lyrics that included What do I stand for? The same song popped into myhead yesterday and made me think of the challenge I and my generation arefacing: What do we stand for? ... more
‘Marriage Equality’ Spells ‘Marriage Extinction’ Mon Mar 25

Matt Barber

This week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on two of the most critical cases of our time. On Tuesday, March 26, attorneys will make the pitch both for and against California’s Proposition 8. This, of course, is the Golden State’s pro-marriage amendment. It maintained the timeless definition of natural marriage as between man and wife. ... more
When Not Tying the Knot Is Not Good Fri Mar 22

Suzanne Fields

No matter how firmly we tell women to be more like men -- to shape, stretch, discipline and work to overcome biological determinants -- biology keeps emerging as a crucial factor. Like everything else in life, it affects the less privileged women in a different, downsized way. ... more
When You Find Out You Married Your Sister Tue Feb 26

Michael Brown

You knew it had to happen sometime. A husband discovers that he and his wife have the same sperm donor father. (Both of them raised by lesbian parents.) That means he married his half-sister, who is now the mother of their three children. What should they do? ... more
That Tail Ain't a Leg Tue Feb 19

Doug Napier

Recently, Steven Spielberg released his award-winning film Lincoln. In one scene, Lincoln saunters into the War Room and has one of those conversations, mixing philosophy with his thoughtful wit, with two young men. ... more
Redefining Marriage Raises Concerns For Children and Society Thu Feb 14

Austin Nimocks

Much of the debate surrounding same-sex marriage asks about societal harms. Many advocates of the change quickly dismiss the question and insist that a redefinition of marriage won’t hurt anyone. But that conclusion proceeds from a misperception about what marriage is—a failure to grasp marriage’s role as a public institution that shapes our thoughts and actions. ... more
Marriage: A Relationship Unlike Any Other Wed Feb 13

Kellie Fiedorek

Many of us will recall the song from Sesame Street that begins, “One of these things is not like the other.” The song conveyed to viewers that not everything, or every relationship, is the same; we have different capabilities and purposes. ... 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
The Goodness of Marriage Mon Feb 11

Ken Connelly

Marriage between a man and a woman is a universal good that diverse cultures and faiths have honored and relied upon throughout history. An organic phenomenon of human society without parallel, it has emerged spontaneously and instinctively, as if in answer to a deep and abiding human need for order and stability. ... more
Missouri Takes Lead Reducing Gun and Domestic Violence Mon Feb 11

David R. Usher

Missouri House Bill 402 is a major step forward reducing gun violence, domestic violence, and other forms of serious violence. For decades, federal and state policy attempting to impact these growing problems failed because the policies were pointed in the wrong direction. ... more
An Open Letter To General Powell Mon Jan 14

Ken Blackwell

Dear General Powell: I was disappointed with the clear implication in your Meet The Press interveiw that those of us, in the GOP who defend life, protect traditional marriage and advance religious liberty are intolerant. ... more
Sweet Reason Fri Jan 4

Ken Blackwell

Much of the Internet exploded in wrath over Pope Benedict XVI’s Christmas greetings to the Roman curia. Delivered in those historic halls painted by Renaissance artists, the Pope’s address was given to those tasked with administering the Vatican State and serving the Catholic faithful worldwide. ... more
Beyond the Supreme Court: A Guide to Settling Gay Marriage Fri Dec 14

Mark Davis

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to tackle two gay marriage issues, those of us looking for some sweeping overall conclusions on the issue should temper our expectations. ... more
Donkey Love Thu Dec 13

Maggie Gallagher

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but a serious case is now being made that our beloved Constitution gives us the right to have sex with donkeys. ... more
Beck, Marriage and The State of The Union Fri Dec 7

Ken Blackwell

My buddy, Glenn Beck, has made a great contribution to the TEA party movement and to a renewal of popular interest in our Founding Fathers and their ideals. For all that he deserves praise. ... more
Single Belles, Single All the Way Fri Dec 7

Mona Charen

Discussing the role of single people in the election of 2012 on my weekly podcast with Jay Nordlinger "Need to Know" (available on Ricochet.com or Nationalreview.com), your humble columnist chose the insensitive way to address it. Chatting with Jonathan V. Last of The Weekly Standard about his piece "A Nation of Singles," I popped off that "Single mothers want the state to be their husbands and father to their children." ... more
Redefining Marriage Sign of a Lost Society Mon Nov 26

Star Parker

One significant development in the recent election was votes in four states approving same sex marriage initiatives. Until now, all previous state referenda to approve same sex marriage – 32 of them - failed. ... more
Romney in Retrospect Wed Nov 14

Ken Connor

Well, it's finally over. After 18 months of intense political conflict, the American people chose to give President Obama another four years at the helm. Not surprisingly, there is a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking happening within the ranks of the GOP. ... more
Marriage Equality to Pass in 4 States Wed Nov 7

Heather Ginsberg
N.C. Vote Proves Rush Is Right on Marriage Thu May 24

Maggie Gallagher

President Obama is apparently tired of pretending he opposes gay marriage. Good. ... more