Recently, a Colorado appeals court ruled that baker Jack Phillips—owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Denver—does not have a right to refuse service for a gay wedding. The legal reasoning in this case, which affirmed previous rulings, is now the topic … Continued
Recently there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). This act declares, “a governmental entity may not substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion…[unless it] (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental … Continued
The recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor found that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) deprives same-sex couples due process and equal protection under the law, thus violating the fifth amendment of the United States Constitution. Writing … Continued
Ever heard someone refer to a certain view as being on the “wrong side of history”? It is an increasingly common expression. And I find it particularly annoying, because it is typically used as a way of challenging, if not … Continued
Remember back in high school, when you would drive by your ex-boyfriend’s house, hoping to “just happen to be driving by” at the exact time he just “happened to be” washing his car? Your heart was filled with a strange … Continued