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Why the Supreme Court Will Uphold Gay Marriage

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 14, 2013 There is good reason to be optimistic that the Roberts court will bow to the growing public acceptance of same-sex marriage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

I’ll Take Romance

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 9, 2013 The opponents of same-sex marriage are certainly an unromantic bunch. That grim vision hit me as I read the arguments submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court for and against Proposition 8. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Book Claims Monogamy Goes Against Our Nature

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2010 Today on the list: The Supreme Court-bound argument for gay marriage aims to win over every justice, why one author says monogamy is unnatural (just in case), the sound of sadness as identified by scientists, and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Making the Case for Gay Marriage

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 18, 2010 Why should we care about the Proposition 8 same-sex marriage trial in San Francisco? Most people aren’t gay or lesbian. Many think marriage is unimportant. Others feel Afghanistan, unemployment, Haiti and health care are much more deserving of attention.Why should we care about the Proposition 8 same-sex marriage trial in San Francisco? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Trial Starts Monday

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2010 Ted Olson and David Boies, who argued opposite sides of Bush v. Gore, have teamed up to legalize gay marriage by way of the Supreme Court. They are a few wins, appeals and years away from getting there, but the two lawyers are off to a hot start. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )