Articles tagged as DOMA
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“The Paths of Resistance”—Prof. Hadley Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing, Professor Hadley Arkes, in “The Paths of Resistance,” offers two possible (legislative) steps that can be taken in light of the Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. Some excerpts: “In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, two lines of response may be open to those who […] -
“Marriage and the Court: The Expected Arrives”—Prof. Hadley Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing on the Obergefell ruling, Prof. Arkes, in “Marriage and the Court: The Expected Arrives,” discusses the recent ruling from the Court; he reminds us of the essence of marriage as we have heretofore known it—and why we must still have an interest in preserving that institution. “The ‘right to abortion’ has been […] -
“Waiting for the Decision on Marriage”—Hadley Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing, Prof. Hadley Arkes, in “Waiting for the Decision on Marriage,” discusses both how the impending ruling will hinge on the work of Justice Kennedy, and how, in the wake of the expected outcome, we can respond to the edict of the Court. Some excerpts: “As Justice Kennedy has himself said, […] -
“The Jujitsu of Same-Sex Marriage”—Prof. Hadley Arkes in First Things
Writing in First Things on “The Jujitsu of Same-Sex Marriage,” Prof. Hadley Arkes discusses how the principal argument in support of same-sex marriage is inherently self-defeating. “Yet there is one path of argument that has remained overlooked even now, and it could offer even Justice Kennedy some reason to pause, and perhaps to hold back, […] -
Prof. Arkes Testifies on DOMA, 7/2/1996
Same-Gender Marriage: The panel talked about their support of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) of 1996. DOMA codified heterosexual-only marriage in federal law and banned the transfer of gay marriage between states. The panel talked about the religious, social, and scientific bases of banning gay marriage. They focused on the threat posed by the homosexual life […] -
Prof. Arkes Testifies on DOMA, 5/15/1996
Same-Sex Marriage: Committee members hear testimony concerning the Defense of Marriage Act from activists, state legislators and others. They testified about whether marriage should be defined as the union between a man and a women and who should have the authority to define it.