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What Is Sexual Orientation?, Mary Ziegler Jan 2018

What Is Sexual Orientation?, Mary Ziegler

Kentucky Law Journal

At a time when the Supreme Court seems closer than ever before to treating sexual orientation as a suspect classification, consideration of the legal definition of sexual orientation is both timely and important. The Court’s 2015 decision in Obergefell recognizes two guideposts for defining sexual orientation: its immutability and normalcy. While other scholars offer rich and nuanced accounts of the fight for gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual rights, they do not fully analyze the history of sexual orientation as a legal category. This Article closes that gap, illuminating the hidden costs of the definition of sexual orientation that Obergefell endorses. …


Once We're Done Honeymooning: Obergefell V. Hodges, Incrementalism, And Advances For Sexual Orientation Anti-Discrimination, Jeremiah A. Ho Jan 2015

Once We're Done Honeymooning: Obergefell V. Hodges, Incrementalism, And Advances For Sexual Orientation Anti-Discrimination, Jeremiah A. Ho

Kentucky Law Journal

Undoubtedly, the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision in Obergefell v. Hodges is the watershed civil rights decision of our time. Since United States v. Windsor, each recent victory for same-sex couples in the federal courts evidenced that the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the United States was becoming increasingly secure. Meanwhile, momentum was growing for the visibility of sexual minorities nationally. Yet, is marriage equality the last stop in the pro-LGBTQmovement, or should we expect sexual minorities to advance in other legal arenas? Should we expect that the recent strides in marriage equality from Windsor to Obergefell can …


He Said, She Said, Let's Hear What The Data Say: Sexual Harassment In The Media, Courts, Eeoc, And Social Science, Joni Hersch, Beverly Moran Jan 2013

He Said, She Said, Let's Hear What The Data Say: Sexual Harassment In The Media, Courts, Eeoc, And Social Science, Joni Hersch, Beverly Moran

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


"Insuring" Quality: Restrictions On Legislative Control Of Partner Benefits At Kentucky's Public Universities, Jacinta Feldman Manning Jan 2008

"Insuring" Quality: Restrictions On Legislative Control Of Partner Benefits At Kentucky's Public Universities, Jacinta Feldman Manning

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Civil Rights For Whom?: Gay Rights Versus Religious Freedom, George W. Dent Jr. Jan 2007

Civil Rights For Whom?: Gay Rights Versus Religious Freedom, George W. Dent Jr.

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Eliminating The Exception? Lawrence V. Texas And The Arguments For Extending The Right To Marry To Same-Sex Couples, Tyler S. Whitty Jan 2005

Eliminating The Exception? Lawrence V. Texas And The Arguments For Extending The Right To Marry To Same-Sex Couples, Tyler S. Whitty

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


A Family Affair: Constitutional And Prudential Interests Implicated When Homosexuals Seek To Preserve Or Create Parent-Child Relationships, Kif Skidmore Jan 2001

A Family Affair: Constitutional And Prudential Interests Implicated When Homosexuals Seek To Preserve Or Create Parent-Child Relationships, Kif Skidmore

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


From Outlaws To In-Laws: Issues Surrounding The Evolving Legal Status Of Lesbian And Gay Individuals, Christopher S. Hargis Jan 2001

From Outlaws To In-Laws: Issues Surrounding The Evolving Legal Status Of Lesbian And Gay Individuals, Christopher S. Hargis

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Proportional Equality: Readings Of Romer, Nan D. Hunter Jan 2001

Proportional Equality: Readings Of Romer, Nan D. Hunter

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


A "Clanging Silence": Same-Sex Couples And Tort Law, John G. Culhane Jan 2001

A "Clanging Silence": Same-Sex Couples And Tort Law, John G. Culhane

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Vermont Civil Unions, Full Faith And Credit, And Marital Status, Lewis A. Silverman Jan 2001

Vermont Civil Unions, Full Faith And Credit, And Marital Status, Lewis A. Silverman

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


"Simply So Different": The Uniquely Expressive Character Of The Openly Gay Individual After Boy Scouts Of America V. Dale, Nancy J. Knauer Jan 2001

"Simply So Different": The Uniquely Expressive Character Of The Openly Gay Individual After Boy Scouts Of America V. Dale, Nancy J. Knauer

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Procedural Rules Or Procedural Pretexts?: A Case Study Of Procedural Hurdles In Constitutional Challenges To The Texas Sodomy Law, Christopher R. Leslie Jan 2001

Procedural Rules Or Procedural Pretexts?: A Case Study Of Procedural Hurdles In Constitutional Challenges To The Texas Sodomy Law, Christopher R. Leslie

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Currents In The Stream: The Evolving Legal Status Of Gay And Lesbian Persons In Kentucky, Matthew M. Morrison Jan 2001

Currents In The Stream: The Evolving Legal Status Of Gay And Lesbian Persons In Kentucky, Matthew M. Morrison

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Romer, Hurley, And Dale: How The Supreme Court Languishes With "Special Rights", Christopher S. Hargis Jan 2001

Romer, Hurley, And Dale: How The Supreme Court Languishes With "Special Rights", Christopher S. Hargis

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Doe V. Commonwealth's Attorney: A Set-Back For The Right Of Privacy, Tim O'Neill Jan 1977

Doe V. Commonwealth's Attorney: A Set-Back For The Right Of Privacy, Tim O'Neill

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Criminal Law--Consensual Homosexual Behavior--The Need For Legislative Reform, Paul L. Lamb Jan 1969

Criminal Law--Consensual Homosexual Behavior--The Need For Legislative Reform, Paul L. Lamb

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.