Tag: same-sex marriage
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The Candidates’ Views on Marriage Equality
By Katie Donlevy HUDSON VALLEY— The Human Rights Campaign endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in Jan. 2016. Donald Trump has not received endorsements from any LGBTQ organization. The Log Cabin Republicans, one of the most influential LGBTQ groups, refuses to endorse Trump because of his ideals and choice in Mike Pence as vice president. The…
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Media Ethics: The Fargo Forum denies same-sex wedding announcements
Media Ethics videos were produced by students in professor Howard Good’s fall 2012 Media Ethics class. Groups observed issues facing the media today and conducted ethical evaluations of topics such as sexism in video games, same sex marriage announcements and shaping the image of the Syrian president. Check out these critiques and decide where you…
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No Way! Brazillian TV host accused of ordering killings, Man is $10,000 richer after selling sauce
Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and a delegation of women activists are calling for an end to Canada’s reliance on crude oil. A federal court strikes down federal statute that defined marriage as an institution between man and woman. A Brazilian TV host is accused of ordering killings for his show. Man is…
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Carden’s Capitol Corner: Jason the Juggernaut
There may be upwards of ten candidates running this year to become the next mayor of the Village of New Paltz, but one thing is unmistakable. This race, despite its crowded nature at face value, is a showdown between two entities: former Mayor Jason West and everyone not named Jason West. West, who officially announced…
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A Marginal Marriage
While I’ve always been a supporter of marriage equality, I’ve never paid much regard to the issue until recently. I hold the belief that marriage in its essence is a peculiar institution and wondered why a simple state-issued certificate could have such profound effects on people. What if someone simply didn’t want to be married?…