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Gay-Marriage Win; Progressive Agenda Loss?new
Gay-rights supporters won a huge victory on July 8, when a federal judge in Boston ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act -- the federal law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, thereby denying legally married same-sex couples important federal benefits -- was unconstitutional.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
07-15-2010 |
Civil Liberties
One Couple Questions the Legality of Straight Marriagenew
If the New York State Senate does not address, or votes down, same-sex marriage before the end of this year, Matthew D'Olimpio and Rachel Murch D'Olimpio, a Brooklyn couple, will seek to have their marriage officially annulled on the grounds that it is "discriminatory and unconstitutional."
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
12-02-2009 |
Children & Families
Why Wind Power Blowsnew
Those who want to run straight for the first ridgetop and put up a turbine might want to slow down a second. In addition to its distinct advantages, wind power has real drawbacks that must be addressed before it is hailed as our global-warming savior.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
08-19-2009 |
Environment
Help Is On the Way For Student Borrowersnew
Each month, with miserable certitude, the snail-mailboxes of middle-class twenty- and thirtysomethings are stuffed with student-loan bills, from both federal and private lenders. The balance seems to remain stagnant, even as we mail in check after check. But a new federal program that went into effect on July 1 aims to help overburdened student borrowers.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
07-09-2009 |
Education
Gay Marriage Ratified -- and Jilted -- in Mainenew
Vacationland same-sex marriage supporters had little time to celebrate last week's legislative vote to legalize gay marriage. The very day Governor Baldacci put pen to paper, opponents announced their intention to put the matter before Maine voters in either 2009 or 2010.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
05-14-2009 |
LGBT
Just How Green Are You?new
You know your blood pressure, your weight, and your shoe size, but do you know how big your carbon footprint is? These 25 questions should separate the panda killers from the eco-saints.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
11-08-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Here We Go Againnew
Did January 2007's march on Washington mark a new surge in street activism or the waning of an old-school protest style?
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-01-2007 |
Politics
Rebels With a Causenew
Students stand up for the people of Darfur.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
04-27-2006 |
International
Tags: international
Suicide 2.0new
Suicide Web sites offer comfort for some, and raise questions for others.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
04-07-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
No Money, Mo Problemsnew
The Department of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education is asking students how to improve college -- the answer is to make it affordable.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
03-28-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Don't Look Back in Angernew
Six months after Katrina, less than half of New Orleans' pre-Katrina population has returned, entire neighborhoods remain empty and piles of garbage still clog some streets -- just buying a carton of milk is a challenge.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
03-03-2006 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
No Place Like Homenew
Margaret Rouleau has lived in a state-run facility for people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation for 56 years, but if Gov. Mitt Romney has his way, her home will be shut down.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-24-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Choice in Courtnew
With Alito in place, the high court takes on abortion.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-24-2006 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's issues
Mourning After Wal-Martnew
Unprotected sex, under any circumstances, can be scary, embarrassing, and confusing enough -- three women are suing Wal-Mart for making it even worse.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-09-2006 |
Sex
Tags: hottopic
Don't Ask, Don't Helpnew
Medics who could be treating soldiers in Iraq are home instead -- because they're gay.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-02-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
