Gay Marriage
Fire Kathleen Kane Now!
Politics can be a very slimy business. We’ve seen politicians go to jail for stealing, lying and cheating: Jesse Jackson Jr., Tom Delay and Richard […]
12 More State Laws Not Worth Defending
State attorney general Kathleen Kane, in a controversial move, announced she won’t defend the state in a federal lawsuit that challenges Pennsylvania’s ban on gay […]
On Gay Marriage, Kathleen Kane Shirks Her Duties
Kathleen Kane might be a really good politician, but she’s probably so-so as a lawyer. That’s one conclusion to be drawn this week from Kane’s […]
ACLU, Couples to File Federal Lawsuit for Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the natural outcome of the Supreme Court’s DOMA ruling just 13 days ago. Pennsylvania’s own Defense of Marriage Act, passed […]
How Marriage Inequality Hurts Children
I’ve heard plenty of arguments about same-sex marriage, on both sides of the issue. It’s complicated, with lots of layers. First there’s the controversial word […]
My Marriage of 20 Years Might Be Legal!
Where were you when the Supreme Court struck down DOMA? Last week’s ruling against 1996’s heinous Defense of Marriage Act was so historic for gays […]
Same-Sex Marriages Begin in Delaware
Having become the 11th state to allow same-sex marriage back in May, Delaware saw its very first same-sex marriage today in Wilmington. The couple, Sen. […]
Is Brian Sims’s Gay Marriage Bill a Publicity Stunt?
The day after the Supreme Court struck down a crucial provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, Philadelphia state Representative Brian Sims and colleague Steve […]
Today’s Rulings Have No Effect on Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania
It’s an old, somewhat tired political joke that Pennsylvania is “Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Alabama in between.” But with respect to gay marriage, the state […]
Twitter Reacts to Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Rulings
As expected, Twitter overflowed with commentary when the Supreme Court issued its gay marriage rulings this morning. A roundup of commentary from Philadelphia and around […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, 5-4; Technicality Will Allow Gay Marriage in California
The Supreme Court has struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which let states and the federal government refuse to recognize gay […]
Forget Everything Else: Today Is Probably Gay Marriage Day
Yes, we’ll be covering other news today at The Scoop. But honestly: Today is almost certainly Gay Marriage Day at the Supreme Court. One way […]
Can Christianity and Gay Marriage Coexist in America?
In the world I’d love to see five years from now, two — seemingly oxymoronic — things will be true: • My gay and lesbian […]
The State the 21st Century Forgot
More than 50 percent of Americans favor same-sex marriage, and almost 75 percent say its legal recognition is “inevitable,” says a recent Pew survey. As […]
Gay Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
My 20th wedding anniversary is June 5th. According to Emily Post, china is the suggested gift. Since my wife and I rarely entertain, we wouldn’t […]