Marriage: What Will SCOTUS Do?

Marriage: What Will SCOTUS Do?

by Joseph Backholm Next week the Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision on same-sex marriage.  The court will be deciding two lawsuits, challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Prop. 8. Both of those laws...
Next Week America Stands at Another Crossroads in Her History

Next Week America Stands at Another Crossroads in Her History

[This was sent on Friday, June 21 to our email subscribers. Sign up here if you’d like to receive future updates.] Dear friend, America stands at another crossroad in her history. Next week, likely on Monday but possibly Thursday, the United States Supreme Court...
Final 2013 Legislative Report

Final 2013 Legislative Report

Dear Friends, We have come to the end of another 60 day legislative session. This year has had some really high-profile victories and also some defeats.  I am more and more convinced each year that law and policy absolutely influences people’s values, attitudes and...