Tag Archives: Supreme Court

One More Post about the Hobby Lobby Case (and Spinal Tap)

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Dr. J

I tried. I really did. I resolved not to make a post about the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case. But in the end I couldn’t resist. Don’t judge. You’ve read umpteen posts about the decision, yet you … Continue reading →

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What Is Marriage?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Dr. J

Here’s how I see the arguments over marriage in our society taking shape. There are two questions up for debate: What is marriage? What role, if any, ought the State to play in recognizing, sponsoring, and/or supporting marriage? To keep … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Supreme Court and DOMA

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Dr. J

Given this blog’s theme, I feel compelled to post something on the Supreme Court’s striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act earlier this week. From what I’ve read, this decision does less than what a lot of people are … Continue reading →

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