The leaders of 13 social conservative (and hate) groups including Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, Phyllis Schlafly of the Eagle Forum, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Leaders Threaten Leaving GOP: ‘We Resent the Insinuation We Have Treated Homosexuals Unkindly’
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Thank the Law for Marriage Equality Momentum
By ARI EZRA WALDMANIn both the run up to and in the wake of historic Supreme Court arguments on gay equality (which you can read about here, here, … [Read more...] about Thank the Law for Marriage Equality Momentum
‘Meet the Press’ Covers the Supreme Court and Marriage with Al Sharpton and NOM Bigot Brian Brown: VIDEO
Pete Williams, Al Sharpton, AFER board member Rob Reiner, Peggy Noonan, and NOM bigot Brian Brownjoined Chuck Todd for a roundtable on SCOTUS and … [Read more...] about ‘Meet the Press’ Covers the Supreme Court and Marriage with Al Sharpton and NOM Bigot Brian Brown: VIDEO
Seven Takeaways from Marriage Week at the Supreme Court
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANFor three hours over two days, the Supreme Court discussed the freedom to marry. The justices asked questions about the law … [Read more...] about Seven Takeaways from Marriage Week at the Supreme Court
Rachel Maddow Examines the Supreme Court DOMA Arguments: VIDEO
Last night, Rachel Maddow parsed the fascinating Supreme Court arguments over DOMA, highlighting the newsworthy moments and the coined phrases, … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Examines the Supreme Court DOMA Arguments: VIDEO
MSNBC’s Luke Russert Hammers Tony Perkins on DOMA: ‘So You Equate Homosexuality with Polygamy?’ – VIDEO
MSNBC's Luke Russert gave Family Research Council's Tony Perkins a delicious grilling today on his opposition to DOMA, calling Perkins out on … [Read more...] about MSNBC’s Luke Russert Hammers Tony Perkins on DOMA: ‘So You Equate Homosexuality with Polygamy?’ – VIDEO
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLet's pick up where we left off. So far, we've learned that some of the justices expressed concern about jurisdiction … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANMarriage week continues at the Supreme Court with today's argument on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1
MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts Talks with Ken Mehlman, Richard Socarides About DOMA, Prop. 8 Cases: VIDEO
MSNBC's Thomas Roberts today spoke with former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman who led the Republican amicus brief opposing Proposition 8, about … [Read more...] about MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts Talks with Ken Mehlman, Richard Socarides About DOMA, Prop. 8 Cases: VIDEO
Breaking Tweets from Inside Supreme Court DOMA Arguments
Reports from inside of the Supreme Court DOMA arguments are beginning to emerge via Twitter.Refresh for updates... REUTERS: Tweet: "Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Breaking Tweets from Inside Supreme Court DOMA Arguments