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OutRight: How Revolting
Marriage is a conservative social institution. The best argument for gay marriage is rooted in a conservative idea that marriage itself is good because it is stabilizing.
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OutRight: California’s Potential
So the California Supreme Court did it. In an extraordinary, sophisticated, and far-reaching opinion, the court held (1) that the fundamental right to marry protected by the state constitution includes…
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OutRight: A Hope for Audacity
Who's better for gay equality, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama? The answer depends on a consideration of three main factors: the issues, actual legislative records, and likely commitment.
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OutRight: Gay Rights and Gun Defense
Though it's gotten very little attention in the gay press, an important case affecting the lives of gays and lesbians is now pending in the Supreme Court. The case challenges…
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OutRight: A Failing Mid-term Grade for the Dems
A year ago at this time there were high hopes among gay activists for the new Democratic Congress. They were going to pass legislation expanding gay rights and eliminating discrimination…
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OutRight: The Perils of Paul
The primaries and caucuses for the 2008 presidential race loom, so what's a gay Republican to do? For many, the answer has been Ron Paul. He's not going to win…
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OutRight: Thanking Frank
On November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The vote was 235-184, with 35 Republicans in favor and 25 Democrats against. It's the first time…
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OutRight: Check the Numbers
In the recent debate over ENDA, it has frequently been said that “the community” solidly opposes the first-ever federal gay civil rights bill unless it includes transgenders.
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OutRight: At What Price, Full Inclusion?
Should gays wait for civil rights until transgendered people can be included? That's the question in the recent controversy over the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The answer depends on how…
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OutRight: Propaganda, More or Less
Sicko, Michael Moore's indictment of America's healthcare system, proposes healthcare for all. Free treatment. Free drugs. All provided by the government. What's not to like? Before gay Americans rush to…
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