Tag Archives: Parenting

The “oops” argument

Posted on July 9, 2006 by David

Update: Maggie Gallagher is discussing this rationale over at marriagedebate. With a 53% majority in New York supporting full marriage equality for same sex couples, it shouldn’t be very long before the current discriminatory marriage law is addressed by the … Continue reading →

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Reality bites

Posted on July 6, 2006 by David

A very entertaining discussion has ensued over at Bearing Drift, at which James Atticus Bowden has constructed a post in which he purports to Explain It All. This would be exhibit A in the category of people who would like … Continue reading →

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Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

“Based on both the available research and growing experience, the report finds no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living … Continue reading →

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Why Courts Are Adopting Gay Parenting

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

For those who may have missed this outstanding editorial: Washington Post March 12, 2006 By Dahlia Lithwick A heads-up to those of you still fretting about the alleged evils of gay marriage: The parade has moved on. Try as you … Continue reading →

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Turkey Baster Bob

Posted on January 15, 2006 by David

Backdoor bigotry, single moms and tequila The Virginian-Pilot January 14, 2006 By Bronwyn Lance Chester Until this week, I had no idea that single women who desperately want children and go to clinics for help were such a menace to … Continue reading →

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Bob Marshall does it again

Posted on January 5, 2006 by David

Here’s a little something to discuss with Delegate Marshall Thursday night at the Public Hearing with the Loudoun delegation to the General Assembly … From Equality Virginia: Delegate Bob Marshall Attacks Virginia Families Again Having failed to convince his colleagues … Continue reading →

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Unreasonable fears

Posted on February 16, 2005 by David

Loudoun Easterner Feb. 16, 2005 Delegate Dick Black’s extremist agenda has reached a point where he is literally willing to throw the baby out with the bath water. He wants to force women to carry unwanted pregnancies, and then he … Continue reading →

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