Why Gay Marriage Is Such A Big Deal

American Chronicle by Sean Prophet | Nov. 9, 2009 (Opinion)

In the grand scheme of American politics, the gay marriage issue seems like it should really be a footnote. It affects so few people, how could it be so important?

The question is simple enough, right? Either you think same-sex marriage is a symbol of plummeting morality and the decline of Western Civilization, or you see it as a fundamental human right. Like abortion or gun control, it's not a subject that lends itself to much middle ground. Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, Living, Sci/Tech, Health, U.S.
Topics: Gay and Lesbian Issues, Psychology, Bush Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Nov 9, 2009 - 12:27 PM PST
Reviewed by: Fabrice Florin (review), kathryn klein (review), Barbara Polhamius (review), Ryan Jefferson (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Nov 9, 2009 - 12:29 PM PST
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 by kathryn klein - Nov. 9, 2009

This story reads more as a commentary than a news story. Its an opinion piece. The lede doesn't grab the reader's attention, and it generalizes. It is attacking one perspective, rather than giving different points of view on the subject. I do not think this is good journalism.

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 by Barbara Polhamius - Nov. 10, 2009

Answers questions, gives examples, posits new questions, cites sources. I liked it a lot.

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