Category Archives: Queer issues and theory

Iowa constitutional convention?

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Michael

Will conservative Iowans attempt to call for a constitutional convention? Levinson’s Our Undemocratic Constitution makes a convincing argument for the need of a national constitutional convention. However, the ways in which such a convention could be used to harm civil … Continue reading →

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what does “public christian” mean?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Michael

hilzoy at Obsidian Wings has a decent rebuttal to the idea that if sexuality becomes constitutionally protected, that Christians will lose their rights to be public Christians. The claim, made by Rod Dreher, is that speaking out against homosexuality in … Continue reading →

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and I have a bit more pride about being from Iowa

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Michael

with the caveat that I disagree with marriage being a state institution, it’s still good to hear this: Richard Socarides: “Unlike states on the coasts, there’s nothing more American than Iowa. As they say during the presidential caucuses, ‘As Iowa … Continue reading →

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Remembering Harvey Milk and Anita Bryant

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Michael

A bit of “old” news as I try to catch up on some blog reading: Evidently Sean Penn is endorsing a Harvey Milk Day in California, joining some state senators in calling for the memorial day, which would occur on … Continue reading →

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Pride Week at Penn State

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Michael

Penn State blog Onward State has a post with a video about the rally held today (Wednesday) at noon in front of Old Main for Pride Week. I was only able to attend the first half before having to leave … Continue reading →

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