Articles by Ryan T. Anderson

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Eich Is Out. So Is Tolerance.

Ryan T. Anderson | April 03, 2014

Mozilla Corp. co-founder Brendan Eich has resigned as CEO after a week of public pressure stemming from a campaign contribution he made six years ago…. Read More

 Society

Why That Texas Judge Was Wrong to Strike Down Texas’ Marriage Law

Ryan T. Anderson | February 26, 2014

Yet another judge has struck down a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. These rulings claim that… Read More

 Society

Kirsten Powers Demagogues on Religious Liberty, Again

Ryan T. Anderson | February 26, 2014

Bill Clinton is an extremist according to Kirsten Powers. That’s the gist of her latest USA Today op-ed, on Arizona’s attempt to protect religious liberty… Read More

 LawSociety

On Religious Liberty, Arizona Gets it Right and NY Times Gets it Wrong Again

Ryan T. Anderson | February 25, 2014

The headline reads “A License to Discriminate.” And the New York Times editorial board goes on to claim that Arizona has just passed “noxious measures… Read More

 Society

New Marriage Laws Shouldn’t Marginalize Christians

Ryan T. Anderson | February 23, 2014

For years now, a central argument of those in favor of same-sex marriage has been that all Americans should be free to live and love… Read More

 Society

State Marriage Laws Are Constitutional. Judges Should Respect Them.

Ryan T. Anderson | February 14, 2014

Yet another judge has struck down a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. These rulings claim that… Read More

 Society

Cruz and Lee Act to Protect State Freedom in Marriage Debate

Ryan T. Anderson | February 13, 2014

Yesterday, Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) took an important step in ensuring that the federal government respects the freedom of states to… Read More

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Obama DOJ Should Respect State Authority on Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | February 10, 2014

Attorney General Eric Holder announced last week a new Department of Justice policy regarding marriage: “[E]ven in states where same-sex marriages are not recognized, the… Read More

 Society

Reagan’s Legacy: “The Sacred Value of Human Life”

Ryan T. Anderson | February 06, 2014

Today we celebrate Ronald Reagan’s 103rd birthday. A little-known fact about President Reagan is that he is the only President to have ever published a… Read More

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Obama Team’s Recognition of Utah Same-Sex Marriages Shows Need for State Marriage Defense Act

Ryan T. Anderson | January 10, 2014

Today’s announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that the federal government will recognize the marriage licenses of same-sex couples in Utah—even though the state announced… Read More

 LawSocietyNews

Redefining Marriage: Judicial Overreach at Close of 2013

Ryan T. Anderson | January 02, 2014

While most Americans were celebrating the Christmas season, judges were busy redefining state marriage laws. In New Mexico, Utah, and Ohio, judges have usurped the… Read More

 Society

A&E, Duck Dynasty, and the Climate of Intolerance in America

Ryan T. Anderson | December 20, 2013

A&E enjoys rights to free contract and free speech in determining whom they employ and what they allow them to say. But just because you… Read More

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Pope Francis and America’s Obligations to the Poor

Ryan T. Anderson | December 10, 2013

Americans are a generous and conscientious people, concerned with making sure that no one falls through the cracks and that everyone is given a fair… Read More

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Hawaiian Citizens Testify in Support of Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | November 07, 2013

Over the past five days, thousands of Hawaiians poured into the state capitol to stand for marriage as the union of a man and a… Read More

 Society

The Reality of ENDA

Ryan T. Anderson | November 04, 2013

President Obama urged Congress to pass the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in a blog post published late last night. All Americans should oppose unjust discrimination,… Read More

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New Report on Why Social + Economic Conservatism Succeeds

Ryan T. Anderson | October 25, 2013

Politico is highlighting a new report released yesterday by the American Principles Project (APP) that shows a majority of Americans support social conservatism. APP argues… Read More

Society

Chen Guangcheng’s Defense of Human Rights

Ryan T. Anderson | October 22, 2013

Distinguished human rights activist Chen Guangcheng called on world leaders to take action on religious oppression, forced abortion, and other human rights violations by China’s… Read More

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Protecting Religious Liberty in the Marriage Debate

Ryan T. Anderson | September 19, 2013

Bipartisan legislation was introduced today in the House of Representatives that would prevent the federal government from discriminating against citizens and organizations who believe that… Read More

 News

The Obama Administration, Marriage, and the States

Ryan T. Anderson | August 29, 2013

Just as families are getting ready to head out the door for a long holiday weekend, the Obama Administration has rolled out new policies that… Read More

LawNews

Same-Sex Marriage Trumps Religious Liberty in New Mexico

Ryan T. Anderson | August 22, 2013

Earlier today, the Supreme Court of New Mexico ruled that the First Amendment does not protect a Christian photographer’s ability to decline to take pictures… Read More

 News

Supreme Court’s Mixed Decision on Marriage (VIDEO)

Ryan T. Anderson | June 26, 2013

The Supreme Court announced disturbing decisions today on two important cases dealing with marriage law. The Court refused, however, to create a constitutional right to… Read More

 News

INFOGRAPHIC: What You Should Know About Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | June 25, 2013

Tomorrow morning, the Supreme Court will release its opinions in cases challenging state and federal laws that define marriage as the union of a man… Read More

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5 Things You Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Marriage Cases

Ryan T. Anderson | June 22, 2013

Next week the Supreme Court will decide two cases dealing with the definition of marriage. One concerns the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which… Read More

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Civil Rights and Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | June 20, 2013

Earlier this week, Pew released a report showing that media coverage of the debate over the redefinition of marriage was biased by a factor of… Read More

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Equality and the Redefinition of Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | June 19, 2013

At a reception last week for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, President Obama reiterated his support for the redefinition of marriage, claiming inspiration… Read More

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On Marriage, Inevitability Is a Choice We Can Reject

Ryan T. Anderson | June 06, 2013

A new Pew opinion poll shows that a majority of Americans believe the redefinition of marriage is “inevitable.” We’ve heard “inevitable” language before, particularly from… Read More

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Marriage Has a Role in Raising Children, Reducing Poverty

Ryan T. Anderson | March 22, 2013

The marriage debate is about more than romance between adults. Society’s interest in the upbringing of children and marriage’s unique ability to serve that interest… Read More

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Redefining Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty

Ryan T. Anderson | March 21, 2013

Religious liberty doesn’t stop at the church doors. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the nonpartisan public-interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression… Read More

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International Jurists: Marriage Is Between a Man and Woman

Ryan T. Anderson | March 20, 2013

The United States Constitution should be interpreted without appeal to foreign law or international norms. In his dissenting opinion in Atkins v. Virginia, Justice Antonin… Read More

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Ideology, Not Science, Behind Redefining Marriage

Ryan T. Anderson | March 18, 2013

Severe flaws and limitations exist in the scientific research into the relatively new phenomenon of same-sex parenting, argue preeminent political scientists Leon R. Kass and… Read More