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Pulse: Finding Meaning In A Massacre Through Gay Latinx Intersectional Justice, Judith E. Koons
Pulse: Finding Meaning In A Massacre Through Gay Latinx Intersectional Justice, Judith E. Koons
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
Abstract forthcoming.
Venturing Into A Minefield: Potential Effects Of The Hobby Lobby Decision Of The Lgbt Community., Aglae Eufracio
Venturing Into A Minefield: Potential Effects Of The Hobby Lobby Decision Of The Lgbt Community., Aglae Eufracio
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
While freedom of religion is a right guaranteed to the American people, what that freedom entails, is often misunderstood. Religious freedom affords every American the right to practice any faith without fear of being persecuted or ostracized by the government. This fundamental right is frequently used to oppress certain groups of Americans because their lifestyle is not in accordance with traditional Christian values. This was highlighted in the recent case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. The controversy stemmed from the corporation’s use of religion as a method to deny women access to full healthcare coverage, citing religious opposition to abortion …
Fostering To Children's Needs Or Fostering To Legislators' Personal Agendas., Tracy Kasparek
Fostering To Children's Needs Or Fostering To Legislators' Personal Agendas., Tracy Kasparek
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
Legislators and judges must keep their own personal biases of homosexuals out of their analysis, particularly when considering if same-sex couples should be foster parents. Legislators and judges personal biases are rooted in unsubstantiated beliefs that homosexuals are mentally ill, lack the same maternal or parental instincts as hetersexuals, and may turn the children into homosexuals. None of these beliefs are supported by any type of evidence. On the contrary, studies indicate that homosexual couples are as fit for parenting as heterosexual couples. Furthermore, homosexual couples tend to take the hardest children to place such as: minority children, children with …