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Author Archives: ketcham
Justice Kennedy’s Opinion
Here is the moving last paragraph of Justice Kennedy’s opinion, speaking for the majority of the Supreme Court: No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a … Continue reading
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Editorial on Transgender Equality, 5/4/15
(from the NY Times editorial page) A generation ago, transgender Americans were widely regarded as deviants, unfit for dignified workplaces, a disgrace for families. Those who confided in relatives were, by and large, pitied and shunned. For most, transitioning on … Continue reading
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If Sue loves Joe and Tom loves Joe…….
Gender Bias Issue Could Tip Chief Justice Roberts Into Ruling for Gay Marriage By ADAM LIPTAK APRIL 29, 2015 WASHINGTON — In a telling moment at Tuesday’s Supreme Court arguments over same-sex marriage, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. suggested … Continue reading
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Same-Sex Sinners???
by Frank Bruni in the New York Times The drama in Indiana last week and the larger debate over so-called religious freedom laws in other states portray homosexuality and devout Christianity as forces in fierce collision. They’re not — at … Continue reading
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CAN BUSINESSES REFUSE TO SERVE GAY COUPLES?
States Weigh Legislation to Let Businesses Refuse March 6, 2015 Atlanta–As it looks increasingly likely that the Supreme Court will establish a nationwide right to same-sex marriage later this year, state legislatures across the country are taking up bills that … Continue reading
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RESEARCH on TRANSGENDER KIDS
1/29/15: A study with 32 transgender children, ages 5 to 12, indicates that the gender identity of these children is deeply held and is not the result of confusion about gender identity or pretense. The study, led … Continue reading
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NOW, Dr. David Gushee Speaks on Behalf of LGBTQ
“I’m an evangelical minister. I now support the LGBT community — and the church should, too. Too many Christians stayed silent during the Holocaust and civil rights movement.” David P. Gushee, author of Changing Our Mind and 19 other books, … Continue reading
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