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opinion
How to Preserve Religious Freedom After Supreme Court’s Activist Decision on Marriage
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Friday redefining marriage across all 50 states will likely have many serious, even unintended, consequences for the rule of law, democratic self-governance, and—in particular—religious freedom. Before the ink was dry on the court’s activist decision, a columnist for The New York Times was already calling for the end of… -
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In-Depth: 4 Harms the Court’s Marriage Ruling Will Cause
Judicial activism causes harm. The Obergefell ruling written by Justice Anthony Kennedy will likely cause four distinct types of harm to the body politic: to constitutional democratic self-government, to marriage itself, to civil harmony, and to religious liberty. It’s a major theme of my forthcoming book “Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom.” 1)… -
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Here’s How Religious Business Owners Could Protect Themselves Against Gay Marriage Decision
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage, conservative lawmakers put forth a plan they claim will protect “many of the millions of Americans who voted to define marriage as an exclusively male-female institution.” But will that plan protect the Washington florist being sued by the state for acting on her… -
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Fatherhood and Marriage Bring Out the Best in Men
Is fatherhood becoming a relic of the past? The sad absence of fathers in American families is pervasive and has been growing for decades. In the 1960s, less than 10 percent of American children were born to single women, but as of 2013, the number had increased to 41 percent. Among Hispanic children, 54 percent… -
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Pro-Lifers Didn’t Give Up After Roe v. Wade. Here Are 3 Critical Steps to Take on Marriage.
Friday’s Supreme Court decision is unadulterated judicial activism. As Chief Justice John Roberts said in dissent: “Today’s decision rests on nothing more than the majority’s own conviction that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry because they want to. … Whatever force that belief may have as a matter of moral philosophy, it has no… -
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What the Supreme Court Got Wrong on Obamacare and Marriage
Two of the Supreme Court’s biggest decisions were handed down last week, prompting praise and criticism. Yesterday, I appeared on Fox News to analyze the court’s rulings on Obamacare and same-sex marriage. >>> For more on this, see Ryan T. Anderson’s new book, “Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom” -
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Congress Has a Plan to Defend Your First Amendment Rights After Court’s Marriage Ruling
In the wake of Friday’s 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court in the marriage case, Obergefell v. Hodges, many of the millions of Americans who voted to define marriage as an exclusively male-female institution in their state constitutions will be wondering: What does this mean for me? Congress must move swiftly to pass the First Amendment Defense Act…. -
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Bernie Sanders Praises Gay Marriage Decision: ‘Times Are Changing’
NASHUA, N.H – Sen. Bernie Sanders praised the decision of the “conservative Supreme Court” to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide during a campaign stop at Nashua Community College in New Hampshire today. “They did this just on the merits of the case…. It’s also that they live in the real world and they realize times are… -
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Gay Marriage Is Legal: What You Need to Know
In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today legalized gay marriage in all 50 states. The decision brought to tears many gay marriage supporters, who were standing on the steps of the Supreme Court to witness the day’s events. In the 5-4 ruling, the court found the 14th Amendment requires states to issue marriage… -
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Pennsylvania Newspaper Won’t Publish Op-Eds Opposing Gay Marriage
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage on Friday, a Pennsylvania newspaper will no longer publish views on traditional marriage. According to a story from its editorial board, “PennLive/The Patriot-News will very strictly limit op-eds and letters to the editor in opposition to same-sex marriage.” However, for a “limited time” only, the newspaper… -
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34 Tweets Responding to Legalization of Gay Marriage
The Supreme Court ruled Friday same-sex couples have a Constitutional right to marriage in all 50 states. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion in the 5-4 ruling. The decision prompted an immediate flood of social media reactions. #SupremeCourt rules same-sex couples have right to marry anywhere in US. Major court rulings: http://t.co/FP3lleELlqpic.twitter.com/DMgYbaMEIE — AP Interactive… -
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2016 Hopefuls React to Same-Sex Marriage Decision
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision legalizing same-sex marriage across the nation sparked widely divergent reactions from Democratic and Republican candidates for president. Within minutes of the ruling requiring states to allow same-sex couples to marry, issued just past 10 a.m., the 2016 hopefuls celebrated or decried it in press releases, tweets, and Facebook posts. First out of the gate was… -
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Judicial Activism From Supreme Court on Marriage. Here’s How to Respond.
Today is a significant setback for all Americans who believe in the Constitution, the rule of law, democratic self-government, and marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The U.S. Supreme Court got it wrong: It should not have mandated all 50 states to redefine marriage. This is judicial activism: nothing in the… -
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Wondering Which Companies Champion Gay Marriage? There’s an App for That.
Wondering where the companies you buy from stand on the gay marriage case before the Supreme Court? Turns out there’s an app for that. It’s called 2nd Vote, and it is a free online app available on Google Play and Apple’s iTunes that allows consumers to have instantaneous access to a database that includes more… -
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This Bill Would Stop Obama Administration From Punishing People Who Stand Up for Marriage
In April, members of the Supreme Court asked Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, the federal government’s top lawyer, if the administration could strip religious schools that believe marriage is the union of husband and wife of their tax-exempt status should the Court redefine marriage. Verrilli responded by saying “[i]t’s certainly going to be an issue.” Congress… -
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N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto, Allows Government Employees to Not Do Gay Marriages
Earlier today, the North Carolina House voted to override the veto of S.B. 2, a bill that protects the religious liberty of civil servants in that state. Because the Senate had already voted to override the veto as well, the bill is now law. This is good public policy, and it is a shame that… -
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3 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and the Supreme Court This Month
Later this month The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on state marriage laws. Here are the three most important things you need to know about the case, and what to do after the Court rules. 1. Whatever people may think about marriage as a policy matter, everyone should be able to recognize the… -
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Student Gets a Diploma, Her Family Gets Threatened With Jail
For many, high school graduation is a key milestone not only in the life of the graduate, but also in the lives of his or her family members. Could you imagine being threatened with jail time for cheering for your loved one as she received her diploma? It sounds outrageous, but it is exactly what… -
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Eyeing Supreme Court Gay Marriage Case, Mike Lee Unveils Bill Protecting Religious Schools
In anticipation of the Supreme Court’s impending decision on the gay marriage case, Sen. Mike Lee is attempting to protect religious non-profits by passing legislation that would prohibit the federal government from “discriminating” against faith-based institutions. “Discrimination by private parties against private parties—that’s one issue,” Lee told a small group of reporters today in a… -
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Gay Marriage Study Retracted After Allegations One of Its Authors Falsified Data
A widely circulated study about how having conversations with people who are gay can change an individual’s views on same-sex marriage has been retracted by one of its authors. Retraction Watch, an academic blog, reports that Donald Green, a professor of political science at Columbia University, has retracted the study after his co-author “confessed to…