en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/9635979 Comments by bythesea66 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/30/breaking-ban-on-transgender-military-servicemembers-blocked-by-court/#IDComment1052221199 It was considered under FDR and would have been constitutional, but extremely provocative politically (so much so that as shameless as the GOP is they haven't yet proposed doing it now. Thu, 2 Nov 2017 02:32:48 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/30/breaking-ban-on-transgender-military-servicemembers-blocked-by-court/#IDComment1052221199 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/30/breaking-ban-on-transgender-military-servicemembers-blocked-by-court/#IDComment1052221117 It would be very controversial, but not unconstitutional. Still don't see it happening though. Thu, 2 Nov 2017 02:30:27 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/30/breaking-ban-on-transgender-military-servicemembers-blocked-by-court/#IDComment1052221117 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/25/read-it-here-briefs-from-same-sex-couples-and-colorados-civil-rights-commission-in-masterpiece-cakeshop-case/#IDComment1051955618 I think Defying Borders would be a better translation for Estadounidenses. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:56:42 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/25/read-it-here-briefs-from-same-sex-couples-and-colorados-civil-rights-commission-in-masterpiece-cakeshop-case/#IDComment1051955618 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/17/open-thread-67/#IDComment1051354065 Yep. One of my friends is the offspring of such a marriage in the South. Her parents are both out and proud now as a gay man and lesbian. They are also still married and living as a family. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:47:11 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/10/17/open-thread-67/#IDComment1051354065 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/09/12/edith-windsor-has-died/#IDComment1049721778 :( Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:22:30 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/09/12/edith-windsor-has-died/#IDComment1049721778 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/09/12/edith-windsor-has-died/#IDComment1049484126 True insanity, but completely predictable. The Liberal Party are such assholes to force this. Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:45:09 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/09/12/edith-windsor-has-died/#IDComment1049484126 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049424015 My comment was based on the premise that Dems had already retaken Congress.thus no "dream" involved, (though hope it comes true). Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049424015 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396260 As with Ireland, if we were just ahead there would be real reason to worry, but not enough is happening nor is there enough time to erode sufficient support to make it fail given how far ahead it started out. Also, it is non-binding so it's not like it couldn't fail to pass the plebiscite but then the Liberals get voted out and then soon enact marriage equality anyway. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:12:33 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396260 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396142 Apparently lots of Millennials have been registering to vote for marriage that weren't registered before. Enough that conservatives fear they may just keep voting after registering to vote for this one issue. Amusing since they were the ones insisting a plebiscite was necessary. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:09:01 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396142 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396017 All of the seats you mentioned are at serious risk but it is not unreasonable to think they may be retained by Democrats given the nature of the environment we likely face next year (deeply despised President who is the leader of the GOP, as yet unknown extent of retirements from both House and Senate, serious fatal illness for McCain, Bannon and his follower vowing to "take out" Republican Senators, etc). Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:05:39 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049396017 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049323873 Yes it will be awful, perhaps worse than any of us yet expect, but at least we have avoided such so far in almost every case in a "western country" and in many others where rights are achievable for LGBTs. This is one remaining place where they can take this route in the near future and the movement will survive it and prevail. Sun, 10 Sep 2017 02:01:40 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049323873 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049145846 That would be fine imo, but they should not allow him to fill another seat whatever the justification used. Wed, 6 Sep 2017 03:41:16 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049145846 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049087942 I think Kennedy would make attempts to solidify his legacy in his remaining time on the Court in the cases that will allow him chances to do so. He is very conservative, but is also very intent on leaving a legacy for gay rights. We'll just have to see how that plays out (also if he does retire soon it is not out of the question that this might involve having input on his successor even if not officially and that can matter even under a GOP administration like this one). If Dems retake the Senate I think they should deny Trump any nominations at all until the next President takes office especially after stealing a Supreme Court seat from Obama and the American people. Tue, 5 Sep 2017 01:38:53 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/31/legal-orgs-ask-federal-district-court-to-block-president-trumps-ban-on-transgender-servicemembers/#IDComment1049087942 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/09/equality-news-round-up-new-lawsuits-are-being-filed-to-stop-trumps-trans-military-ban/#IDComment1048127326 Probably Moore is the most likely to be defeated by perhaps Kennedy, but even then the odds are very low indeed of a Democratic victory. If there is a sufficient wave, who knows, but it would be a shock. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:26:25 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/08/09/equality-news-round-up-new-lawsuits-are-being-filed-to-stop-trumps-trans-military-ban/#IDComment1048127326 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/26/trump-announces-hes-kicking-transgender-people-out-of-the-military/#IDComment1047390124 Practice does make perfect. Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:45:35 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/26/trump-announces-hes-kicking-transgender-people-out-of-the-military/#IDComment1047390124 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/21/open-thread-with-news-updates/#IDComment1047175924 Interesting. Btw Yazidi are unique and distinct from Zoroastrians but do share similar worldviews. That are often incorrectly regarded as "Satanists" by ISIS and other militant islamists. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:49:59 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/21/open-thread-with-news-updates/#IDComment1047175924 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/21/open-thread-with-news-updates/#IDComment1047175813 He is a complete asshole, but is consistent in opposing anti-Muslim bigotry and seems not to personally care about LGBT issues and thus will support them when it is not politically disadvantageous to do so. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:45:59 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/07/21/open-thread-with-news-updates/#IDComment1047175813 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/06/26/supreme-court-grants-case-involving-a-baker-who-refused-to-sell-a-cake-to-a-same-sex-couple/#IDComment1045839045 It is very difficult to imagine Trump would replace "Clarabell" with someone who is any worse. However, if Dems control the Senate after next year (possible but unlikely) they should definitely deny Trump ANY further appointments as he is not legitimate and they need to pay for what was done to Pres. Obama. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:20:24 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2017/06/26/supreme-court-grants-case-involving-a-baker-who-refused-to-sell-a-cake-to-a-same-sex-couple/#IDComment1045839045 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2016/12/08/supreme-court-pushes-back-briefing-in-transgender-rights-case/#IDComment1035022368 Yes though they may not take it. However remember the balance of the Court won't have changed since the marriage equality ruling even if Scalia's replaced. It is hardly pointless. Fri, 9 Dec 2016 13:03:16 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2016/12/08/supreme-court-pushes-back-briefing-in-transgender-rights-case/#IDComment1035022368 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2016/11/18/open-thread-and-a-couple-news-updates-on-the-upcoming-trump-administration/#IDComment1034323724 Agreed. He is far worse and far less competent believe it or not. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:00:11 +0000 http://www.equalityontrial.com/2016/11/18/open-thread-and-a-couple-news-updates-on-the-upcoming-trump-administration/#IDComment1034323724