“Marriage is not a state issue. It’s a national issue, and what’s more it’s a civil rights issue. I think it’s time that the U.S. recognized that and started treating it as such.” — Heather N.
The Marriage Map
HeatherN considers the Marriage Map of the United States and wonders what it says about us as a nation that the issue of same-sex marriage varies so widely in our country.
Newsflash: America Isn’t the Only Country Holding Elections
HeatherN offers a short primer on elections around the world.
Stephen King Wants To Be Taxed More!
HeatherN feels the solution to our financial woes isn’t to tax the rich more or cut down on spending. The solution is to do both.
Mother’s Day Card For Dad?
HeatherN appreciates the sentiment behind the Mother’s Day card for Dad, but wonders if society might be better served with one united “Parents’ Day” holiday.
Richard Grenell Resigns From Romney Campaign, Conservative Radio Host Revels
HeatherN wonders why some members of the Republican party are so pleased with the resignation of a gay man as Romney’s spokesperson.
Women Drive Relationships… Apparently.
HeatherN takes issue with an article from the BBC that claims pair-bonding is more important to women than to men.
Should The Government Test For HIV Without a Patient’s Consent?
HeatherN examines a new bill in Indiana that would allow doctors to test a person for HIV without their consent or knowledge.
The National Organization for Marriage Wants You
HeatherN is dismayed with the National Organization for Marriage’s attempts to sow racial division.
The New Bill O’Reilly?
HeatherN wants us to use caution when thinking that O’Reilly’s support of transgendered woman Jenna Talachova’s right to participate in the Miss Universe pageant means he is an advocate for same-sex marriage.
Should The University of California System Ask If Students Are Gay?
As the UC system considers asking about sexual orientation, HeatherN offers words of caution.
Tolerating Intolerance
HeatherN reflects upon a time when she chose to back into the closet.
Headscarves and Men Holding Hands: Coming Out as a Cultural Relativist
What cultural and moral relativism means for a discussion of gender roles.
Aggressive Males? Give Peaceful Primates a Chance
With some help from bonobos, Heather Norum challenges the argument that male primates are violent by nature.