On Wednesday, March 1st, 2006, in Annapolis at a hearing on the proposed Constitutional Amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at AU, was requested to testify.At the end of his testimony, Republican Senator Nancy Jacobs said: “Mr. Raskin, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?”Raskin replied: “Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.”The room erupted into applause.
You might be interested in …
Theater Review: Unsolved Murder Set to Music in Harrowing Parade:
Leo Frank felt like an outsider in Georgia. A Cornell-educated Jew with a meticulous mind for business and a chilly Northern demeanor, he couldn’t abide the drawling hospitality of Southerners, particularly in light of the […]
Santa Monica-Based JibJab Founders To Speak At USC Conference Today:
Brothers, technology entrepreneurs, satirists and co-founders of the Santa Monica-based JibJab, Evan and Gregg Spiridellis will speak at a USC conference today at 4:30 p.m. They will deliver the closing keynote address on technology, innovation, […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
Read more
Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
Read more
