Interracial couple denied marriage license in La.

Associated Press by Mary Foster | Oct. 16, 2009 (News)

A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.
Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.
"I'm not a racist. I just don't believe in mixing the races that way," Bardwell told the Associated Press on Thursday. "I have piles and piles of black ... Full Story »

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by Joel Kulenkamp - Oct. 16, 2009

A bit of a thumbnail sketch about a still-pressing issue

Perhaps Judge Bardwell just might want to get a calendar...

Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess said Bardwell’s views were not consistent with his or those of the local government. But as an elected official, Bardwell ... More »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Oct. 16, 2009

I left Louisiana in 1968, every time I return, I am reminded of one thing I was glad I left behind. This is not suprising in the least.

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by Barry Grossheim - Oct. 15, 2009

This would not be surprising if written in 1959 but is nearly inconceivable in 2009. Unreal.

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by Robin 'Roblimo' Miller - Oct. 16, 2009

I can't really "review" this little article in the usual sense. It makes me too angry. I am white and my wife is black, and I have a sudden urge to drive to Peckerwood Parish, LA (that *is* where this guy is Injustice of the Peace, right?) and kick some judicial ass. Debbie and I have been "keeping company" for 20+ years and married for over 17 years, with no breakup in sight, so obviously interracial couples can stay together happily for long periods of time. Grrr......

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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 16, 2009

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by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 16, 2009

“I’m not a racist. I just don’t believe in mixing the races that way,” Bardwell told the Associated Press on Thursday. “I have piles and piles ... More »

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by Taylor Bernal - Nov. 18, 2009

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by Kristine Trickey - Oct. 17, 2009

I found this article to be very informative and interesting. Mary Foster's writing is very concise and to the point, while giving enough information about the story to keep the readers hooked. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this story.

I can't believe that in the year 2009 a government official would refuse to marry a biracial couple. I think it's disgusting that, after a black man ... More »

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by Sara Peters - Nov. 4, 2009

This is mediocre journalism. It has all the foundations for being good journalism; however, the article falls short. There are many promsing aspects. First, the piece as an opportunity to give insight on a civil rights issue. Second, it has some great quotes about bigorty. Third, the story resignates with many people because our president is biracial. However, the author chooses to include all of the boring but important information. Sullivan writes about all the facts rather than ... More »

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La. interracial marriage: Is life tougher for biracial kids?

Christian Science Monitor by Patrik Jonsson | Oct. 16, 2009 (News Analysis)

Researchers are finding that multiracial kids can sometimes be better socially adjusted than single-race offspring. And with the high-profile success of multiracial progeny ...

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