Monthly Archives: June 2013

Desperation

Posted on June 30, 2013 by James Hanley

Unsurprisingly, opponents of SSM are not happy with the 9th Circuit lifting the stay on granting same-sex marriage licenses. They think they should have had a chance to appeal the Supreme Court’s ruling. Among other arguments, the application also stated … Continue reading →

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Another Victory for Equality

Posted on June 29, 2013 by James Hanley

A federal judge has blocked a Michigan law that banned public agencies from giving health care benefits to partners of same-sex couples. According to the judge; “It is hard to argue with a straight face that the primary purpose — … Continue reading →

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The DOMA Decision

Posted on June 27, 2013 by James Hanley

Since the world wouldn’t be complete without my two cents on the Supreme Court’s rulings in Windsor and Hollingsworth, it’s my duty to comment. First, DOMA

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The Prop 8 Punt

Posted on June 27, 2013 by James Hanley

The world needs my input on contemporary issues, so… Second, Prop 8.

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Holding My Breath

Posted on June 23, 2013 by James Hanley

Tomorrow? If not, then probably later this week the Supreme Court will finally release their DOMA and Prop 8 decisions. A fine sense of drama these Supremes have, but Amy Howe at Scotusblog explains why, as pure drama, the outcome … Continue reading →

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Oh, Sh*t

Posted on June 20, 2013 by James Hanley

As I began prepping today to remove and replace a section of wood siding on my house, I noticed a piece of loose wood beneath the dining room window, pulled it, and discovered this. Here’s a closer view (click on … Continue reading →

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SSM Cases Finally?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by James Hanley

Scotusblog reports that they expect the Court to report new opinions tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m. Perhaps we’ll finally get the DOMA and Prop 8 cases. The tension is getting to me like no other issue has before…and I’m straight. … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Pee In the Penguin

Posted on June 19, 2013 by James Hanley

I can’t imagine buying one of these, and I don’t think it’s just because I only have daughters. But there are enough different models of toddler urinals that there must be substantial demand. But why? Peeing standing up is not … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court’s June Swoon

Posted on June 17, 2013 by James Hanley

We’re deep into June now, when SCOTUS traditionally launches a volley of end-of-term decisions. I’m anxiously awaiting decisions in the SSM cases, but no word on them yet. However the Supremes did put out a whopper of a 5th Amendment … Continue reading →

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How Many States?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by James Hanley

Here’s a question I asked in a comment at the League of Ordinary Gentlemen. Scenario: Imagine you’ve been appointed to a commission to redraw state boundaries in the U.S. Ignore the improbability of that happening, ignore the political battles over … Continue reading →

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