July 22, 2013
The Solemnization of Marriage: Or, My Mom the Felon
The state has a long history of involving itself in the spiritual practices of its citizens. The English Reformation, the time period with which I am the most familiar, is…
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May 11, 2012
Gender Rights
In the wake of North Carolina’s awfulness, I thought I’d share some happy LGBT news. On Wednesday Argentina passed a law that protects citizens’ rights of gender self-determination. From the…
May 09, 2012
Victory Through Lexicography?
Critics of same-sex marriage often argue that its defenders are guilty of seeking to “redefine” marriage. It is true that the term “marriage” has traditionally been applied, for the most…
January 03, 2012
Responses to Two Objections to My Challenge
Rather than leave them buried in the comments, I thought I would respond to two very good objections to my prior post on same-sex marriage as a new post, especially…
January 03, 2012
A Challenge for Libertarians Against Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage
Let me put my cards on the table: 1. In my ideal world, the state would be out of the marriage business. 2. My ideal world will not be achieved…
June 29, 2011
A Same-Sex Marriage Question for Some Libertarians
A question for my libertarian friends who think legalizing same-sex marriage is problematic because it extends the state’s involvement in the institution: Suppose everyone paid taxes to Social Security but…