What’s Changed in the 50 Years Since the Supreme Court Ended Interracial Marriage Bans

By Peter Dreier / Moyers and Company Jun 13, 2017 The court was far ahead of the times—and public opinion—in its ruling in the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia. (Pictured: Mildred and Richard Loving.) Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Cowardly Court: Where’s Our Gay Marriage ‘Masterwork’?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Apr 9, 2013 Gutless action has no place in the high court’s deliberations on marriage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Interracial Love Is No Societal Cure-All

Marcia Alesan Dawkins / Truthdig Feb 17, 2012 Charting the demise of racism by the rising number of interracial marriages is probably not the most reliable indicator that it’s ending. Wouldn’t the elimination of disparities in income, employment, health care, education, crime, punishment and family structure be more accurate indicators?Charting the demise of racism by the rising number of interracial marriages is probably not the most reliable indicator that it’s ending. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The State of Our Interracial Unions

Marcia Alesan Dawkins / Truthdig Aug 28, 2010 Though Dr Laura’s comments are definitely offensive, what’s more offensive is that she really isn’t saying anything new Throughout our nation’s long history of racial mixing, mainstream culture has regarded interracial relationships as abnormal . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Louisiana Judge Steps Down Amid Interracial Marriage Controversy

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2009 We can't be certain why Louisiana Justice of the Peace Keith Bardwell quit his post Tuesday because his one-sentence resignation doesn't say, but we can guess it has something to do with his refusal to preside over an interracial marriage -- and the public outcry that soon followed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Racist Judge Inadvertently Makes the Case for Gay Marriage

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Oct 29, 2009 The marriage equality movement has been severely damaged by the argument that those opposed to same-sex marriage would be forced to perform weddings against their will.No one has to perform a wedding -- same-sex, interracial or otherwise -- against their will. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )