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Obergefell v Hodges in the Scope of History

June 26, 2015February 7, 2019

I have a new piece up with The Atlantic on the historic decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. It argues that the history of marriage supports, even mandates, change as societies change. We’re ready. History is with us. Love wins. Here’s the piece, with thanks to Anise Strong and Ruth Karras. — UPDATE – Anise Strong gave me … Continue ReadingObergefell v Hodges in the Scope of History

Love in the Time of Cholera

October 12, 2013February 7, 2019

Ok, we don’t have cholera. My wife has pneumonia and a strained ribcage from coughing. I have bronchitis. Nico has conjunctivitis and perhaps a chest infection. We’re all on antibiotics. Ellie is fine but, between you and me, kind of hard to take sometimes with her constant questioning. We know this is what four-year-olds are … Continue ReadingLove in the Time of Cholera