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Religiosity In Constitutions And The Status Of Minority Rights, Brandy G. Robinson

Cultural Encounters, Conflicts, and Resolutions

Minority rights and religion have never been topics that are simultaneously considered. However, arguably, the two have relevance, especially when combined with the topic and theory of constitutionalism. Historically and traditionally, minorities have been granted certain rights and have been denied certain rights under various constitutions. These grants and denials relate to cultural differences and values, arguably relating to a culture’s understanding and interpretation of religion.

This article explores the relationship and status of minority rights as it relates to religiosity and constitutionalism. Essentially, there is a correlation between these topics and research shows where certain nations have used religion …

(Law) Breaking Gender: In Search Of Transformative Gender Law, Richael Faithful

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.

“Immutability” And Stigma: Towards A More Progressive Equal Protection Rights Discourse, M. Katherine Baird Darmer

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.

Note: Minnesota’S Proposed Same-Sex Marriage Amendment: A Flamingly Unconstitutional Violation Of Full Faith And Credit, Due Process, And Equal Protection, Jolynn M. Schlichting

William Mitchell Law Review

This note examines the constitutionality of Minnesota’s proposed marriage amendment. The note begins with a description of the recent national events leading up to the amendment’s proposal, followed by a discussion of the history of marriage in Minnesota, including passage of the Defense of Marriage Act in May 1997. Next, the note examines the language of Minnesota’s proposed marriage amendment and briefly addresses the process of amending state constitutional provisions. It then analyzes the proposed amendment’s constitutionality under the Full Faith and Credit Clause, the Due Process Clause, and the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. Finally, the …

Affirmative Action For The Female Entrepreneur: Gender As A Presumed Socially Disadvantaged Group For 8(A) Program Purposes, Athena S. Cheng

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

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Multivocal Prejudices And Homo Equality, William N. Eskridge

Indiana Law Journal

Addison C. Harris Lecture, October 27, 1998, Indiana University Law School.

"Distinctions Without A Difference"; How The Sixth Circuit Misread Romer V. Evans, Jason D. Kimpel

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Equality Under The Law Or Annihilation Of Marriage And Morals? The Same-Sex Marriage Debate, Germaine Winnick Willett

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Challenging Sodomy Statutes: State Constitutional Protections For Sexual Privacy, Julie A. Morris

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.