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Welcome back, Queernundrum listeners! This week, we're bringing you a dynamic episode that spans the worlds of classic cinema and modern politics. We'll explore the life and legacy of James Whale, the openly gay director of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, whose work revolutionized horror films and gave us timeless stories that reflect the struggles of outsiders.Then, we'll shift gears to discuss President Joe Biden's long-standing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, from his early advocacy as a senator to his groundbreaking policies as president. Join us as we connect the dots between art and activism, showcasing how visibility and allyship create lasting change.Grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let's dive into this inspiring journey from Hollywood to the White House.Episode Highlights:James Whale – Hollywood's Master of Monsters:Explore Whale's groundbreaking work in cinema, including his iconic films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935).We how Whale's identity as an openly gay man may or may not influenced his storytelling, particularly the themes of otherness, societal rejection, and resilience.Joe Biden – An Ally in Action:Highlight Biden's pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ advocacy, including his early opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and his public support for same-sex marriage in 2012.Explore his presidency's accomplishments, such as the executive order extending federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and his administration's efforts to pass the Equality Act.Celebrate Biden's appointments of LGBTQ+ leaders like Pete Buttigieg and Dr. Rachel Levine, showcasing his commitment to representation and inclusion.Connecting Art and Activism:We discuss how James Whale's films and Joe Biden's policies both represent a fight against societal exclusion and the power of embracing one's authentic self.Highlight the shared message of resilience and progress, from Whale's subversive cinematic themes to Biden's legislative efforts to ensure dignity and equality for all.Intro music by Jahzzar “Please Listen Carefully” “Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA” and Outro music by Scott Holmes “Acoustic Indie Folk” @ scottianholmes@live.com.Editor: H. Greystone via FinalCut ProWriter: G. Thoren

This Day in Legal History: Pivotal LGBTQ+ Rights DecisionsOn this day, June 26th, in legal history, two pivotal Supreme Court decisions significantly advanced the cause of marriage equality in the United States.On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court delivered its decision in United States v. Windsor. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which had defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between a man and a woman. Edith Windsor, the plaintiff, had been denied a spousal tax exemption after her same-sex spouse's death, prompting her to challenge the law. The Court held that DOMA's definition of marriage was unconstitutional as it violated the principles of due process and equal protection guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment. This landmark decision allowed same-sex couples to receive the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights and equality.Two years later, on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court issued another historic ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. In another closely divided 5-4 decision, the Court declared that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment. The case consolidated several challenges from same-sex couples who had been denied the right to marry or have their marriages recognized by their home states. Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, stated that the right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty of the person, and under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the 14th Amendment, same-sex couples cannot be denied that right. This ruling effectively legalized same-sex marriage across the United States, ensuring that all states must perform and recognize marriages between individuals of the same sex.These decisions on June 26th were monumental in affirming the rights of same-sex couples and dismantling legal barriers to marriage equality, marking significant victories for the LGBTQ+ community and setting precedents for future civil rights advancements.Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently surprised defense attorneys with her unexpected votes against criminal defendants, despite her background as a former federal defender. In two cases decided at the end of the term, Jackson broke from her liberal colleagues. She joined the majority in a case broadening expert witness testimony and dissented in another that reinforced the right to a jury trial.President Joe Biden highlighted Jackson's unique experience as a public defender when nominating her in 2022. In Diaz v. United States, a 6-3 decision, the Court sided with prosecutors on expert witness testimony, allowing experts to discuss what most defendants generally know. Jackson joined Justice Clarence Thomas's majority opinion and wrote separately, suggesting the rule could benefit both prosecutors and defendants.In Erlinger v. United States, the Court ruled 6-3 to apply the Apprendi v. New Jersey precedent broadly, requiring juries to decide facts that could increase sentences. Jackson dissented, arguing that Apprendi limits legislative efforts to create fairer sentencing systems. She suggested overturning Apprendi, which surprised many in the defense community given its importance to defendants' rights.Some notable defense attorneys have expressed disappointment in her positions, though acknowledging that public defender views are not monolithic.Justice Jackson Takes Unexpected Positions in Criminal CasesA recent study by Georgetown University's Center on Education and Workforce revealed that law school graduates earn a median salary of $72,000 after debt payments four years into their careers. However, this figure varies significantly depending on the law school attended. Graduates from seven elite law schools, including Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard, have median earnings of over $200,000 after debt. In contrast, graduates from 33 lower-ranking law schools earn $55,000 or less.The report, titled "A Law Degree Is No Sure Thing: Some Law School Graduates Earn Top Dollar, but Many Do Not," shows that law graduates typically leave school with a median debt of $118,500. Columbia Law School offers the highest return on investment with net median earnings of $253,800 after four years, followed by other top-tier schools. These elite institutions account for about 20% of law students and tend to send over half their graduates to high-paying jobs at large law firms.Conversely, 20 law schools have graduates with median net earnings of $50,000 or less after debt payments, including Cooley Law School and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. The study utilized data from various sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau and the American Bar Association, to assess employment outcomes, salaries, bar passage rates, and debt.The report underscores a significant disparity in financial outcomes between graduates of top-ranked law schools and those from lower-ranked institutions.Law grads' median earnings of $72,000 after debt show 'vast gulf' in pay, study finds | ReutersLawmakers in the United States are pushing for the first major federal data privacy legislation, the American Privacy Rights Act, which has bipartisan support. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, aims to establish a national data privacy standard. This would allow individuals to access, delete, and opt out of their data being used for targeted advertising, and would create a national data broker registry.The U.S. has lagged behind other regions like the European Union, which implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018. Industry groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and TechNet, argue that the bill lacks safeguards to prevent states from adding their own regulations, which could complicate compliance for businesses. They advocate for a unified national standard without additional state-level regulations.Privacy advocates, however, contend that the bill would hinder states from addressing new technological developments and responding to emerging privacy issues. They fear that federal pre-emption could stifle the progressive influence of states like California, which often leads in privacy regulations. Ashkan Soltani, from the California Privacy Protection Agency, warned against setting static regulations given the rapid pace of technological advancements.Democratic Representative Suzan DelBene supports the bill, citing the current "patchwork" of state laws as problematic for small businesses. The bill will undergo a markup hearing on Thursday, a crucial step before potentially advancing to a House vote.US lawmakers push for federal data privacy law; tech industry and critics are wary | ReutersA federal judge has ruled that Walt Disney Co. must face an antitrust class action lawsuit filed by 25 subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. The subscribers allege that Disney's agreements with rival streaming TV providers, which included access to ESPN content, restrained trade and led to higher prices. Judge Edward J. Davila of the US District Court for the Northern District of California found that the plaintiffs plausibly alleged Disney's conduct harmed competition in the streaming live pay TV market (SLPTV).The lawsuit claims Disney's agreements prevented other streamers from offering lower-priced bundles excluding ESPN, thus raising subscription costs and protecting Disney-owned Hulu from competition. Despite partially dismissing the initial complaint, the judge allowed an amended complaint to proceed, alleging violations of the federal Sherman Act and state antitrust laws. While the court dismissed claims for damages under the Sherman Act, limiting potential relief to an injunction, it allowed most state antitrust claims to continue, except for those under the Illinois Antitrust Act and Tennessee Trade Practices Act.The decision follows the Justice Department's plans to review a proposed new streaming service by Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. for potential consumer harm. The case, Biddle et al v. Walt Disney Co., continues to highlight concerns over anticompetitive practices in the streaming industry.Disney Must Face Antitrust Class Suit by TV Streaming Consumers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of LGBTQ rights activist Edith Windsor, in United States v. Windsor, a landmark decision that invalidated a section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) requiring the federal government to recognize marriages of same-sex couples. Kaplan went on to author Then Comes Marriage: United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA, chosen by the Los Angeles Times as one of the top 10 books of 2015. Kaplan currently leads some of the country's highest-profile commercial and public interest litigation, from suing the neo-Nazis behind the violence in Charlottesville to representing E. Jean Carroll, Mary Trump and investors in ACN in lawsuits against Donald Trump. Kaplan left Big Law to found Kaplan Hecker & Fink in 2017 as a new kind of law firm blending a high-stakes commercial and white-collar practice with a fundamental commitment to public interest cases centered on values of inclusion, equity and justice. The firm is majority women- and LGBTQ+-owned and more than 75 percent of its attorneys identify as women, people of color and/or LGBTQ+. KHF takes on groundbreaking, precedent-setting cases that not only advance the public interest, but have a significant impact beyond the courtroom – especially for women and other marginalized groups. In pioneering this new kind of boutique law firm, Kaplan has redefined the traditional concept of “pro bono” by taking on important matters – both to the firm and the public – and ensuring they are at the core of the firm's practice. Kaplan has been widely recognized for her impact and leadership, including the New York State Bar Association's Gold Medal Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Law Journal, which also named her Attorney of the Year in 2020. Kaplan was also named Litigator of the Year by The American Lawyer and Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year by The Financial Times. In addition to an A.B. from Harvard College (magna cum laude) and a J.D. from Columbia Law School – where she teaches a seminar on advanced civil procedure – Kaplan holds honorary doctorates from Johns Hopkins University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, among others. Recorded May 19, 2023.

Nia and Aughie discuss the recently enacted PL 117-228, the Respect for Marriage Act. It repeals The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and guarantees that same sex marriages performed in a state where they are legal must be recognized in all other states.

The anti-gay Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), declared unconstitutional in 2013 and 2015, required many same-sex couples to either break up or leave the country. Originally presented in 2014.

How swiftly things change. Signed into law in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) refused to codify same-sex “marriage” federally, as it preserved the rights of each state to choose to recognize such unions. Recently, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), repealing DOMA and requiring the federal government and every US state and territory to recognize homosexual matrimony.   So what is marriage if it can be redefined in less than 30 years? Carl and Todd analyze statements made by the president and others as they discuss whether religious liberties will truly be preserved. Could RFMA provide an entree for polygamy or other challenges to the Christian definition of marriage? Are traditional mores still relevant? We have a limited number of copies of What is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense for giveaway. Enter here for an opportunity to win one.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Yesterday, December 13, marked Pope Francis' fifty third anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Happy anniversary, Pope Francis. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253064/pope-francis-celebrates-53-years-as-a-priest The pope is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. At the end of his weekly general audience on December 14, the pope asked people to consider spending less on gifts and parties in order to help the people of Ukraine. “It is good to celebrate Christmas, to have parties — but let's lower the level of Christmas spending,” he encouraged. “Let's send what we save to the Ukrainian people, who are in need, suffering so much; they go hungry, they feel the cold, and so many die because there are no doctors, nurses at hand." “Let's have a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts,” he said. He said the ongoing war in Ukraine does not mean we should forget about celebrating Christmas altogether, but we should do so “with Ukrainians in our hearts.” Pope Francis encouraged everyone to increase their spiritual preparation as Christmas quickly approaches. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253071/this-is-why-pope-francis-wants-you-to-spend-less-money-this-christmas President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) into law Tuesday during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. The bill repeals the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and recognizes same-sex marriages on a federal level. The bill has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders for not providing strong enough protections for those who believe marriage is between one man and one woman — a belief in line with Church teaching. While it would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, the RFMA would require states to recognize any and all marriages — regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin” — performed in other states. In his remarks, Biden, a Catholic, noted that he had expressed support for same-sex marriage in 2012. Biden's signature comes after the U.S. House of Representatives voted 258-169 to pass the RFMA on December 8. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253069/biden-signs-same-sex-marriage-bill-into-law-amid-catholic-bishops-concerns Canadian food bank clients and disabled retirees facing financial insecurity are now considering doctor-assisted suicide to avoid living in poverty, several sources have reported. In 2021, over 10,000 Canadians died by euthanasia, also called medical aid in dying or doctor-assisted suicide. This is 10 times the number who died by euthanasia in 2016, when the procedure was first legalized. Canadian law allows people with nonterminal illnesses to seek assisted suicide, provided their medical condition is “grievous and irremediable.” The law requires two doctors to assess and approve assisted suicide requests. Archbishop J Michael Miller of Vancouver has called the country's assisted suicide law “depraved.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253067/hungry-poor-and-disabled-canadians-seeking-assisted-suicide The highest-ranking woman in the general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops has said that the ordination of women as Catholic priests is “not an open question” at this time. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253063/synod-on-synodality-official-women-priests-not-an-open-question-for-the-church Today, the Church celebrates Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila, and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of the Soul.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-of-the-cross-84

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The US House of Representatives voted 258-169 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) on Thursday, sending it to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. A total of 219 Democrats, along with 39 Republicans, voted “yea” to the bill. One hundred sixty-nine Republicans voted against it. One Republican voted “present” — neither yes or no — and four Republicans were recorded as not voting. The bill, which would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and recognize same-sex marriages on a federal level, has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders for not providing strong enough protections for those who believe marriage is between one man and one woman — a belief in line with Church teaching. President Joe Biden, a Catholic, has pledged to sign it into law. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253021/house-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill-in-final-vote-sending-it-to-biden-s-desk A group of clerical sexual abuse survivors has filed a request with the Baltimore Circuit Court in an attempt to make public a recently sealed attorney general's report that claims to chronicle hundreds of instances of clerical abuse. At issue is a 456-page report compiled by the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, which consists of information given by the Archdiocese of Baltimore along with information gathered from interviews, and which claims to identify more than 600 victims of clerical abuse in the archdiocese dating back eight decades. It is currently unclear whether the report will lead to any new criminal charges. At a joint press conference Dec. 7, a group of abuse survivors and their attorneys announced they had filed a motion in support of the Maryland Office of Attorney General's recent motion to publicly disclose the report to the public. A judge in Baltimore last week ordered all proceedings, filings, and communications related to the release of the report on clerical sexual abuse to be made confidential. Going forward, the legal processes of releasing the full report will not be disclosed to the public because of the confidentiality order. Should the full report be released, pending Judge Anthony Vittoria's decision, it will likely be redacted. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253024/baltimore-abuse-survivors-file-request-to-make-abuse-report-public Today, the Church celebrates Saint Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary began the Church's devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-juan-diego-409

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESVox populi? Social media is all about getting your opinion — but NOT in the way you think2:39The Great Re-Instatement of Twitter. What does it tell us? Will Musk defend free speech?10:17Will we see Trump back on Twitter again? Here's what he says15:24Elon Musk's public dispute with Anti-Defamation League while Musk repeats their mantra for censorship21:30The cynical lie about "free speech, not free reach". We've seen it in debate access for third party candidates but the perfect picture is the "free speech cage" BOTH parties use for protesters at their presidential conventions28:17The dangers of re-platforming "dangerous people" is nothing compared to the dangers of allowing "dangerous people" to decide who to remove from the digital public square34:27Stop Funding Hate is really about shutting down any dissent from the woke orthodoxy — Stop Funding. HATE.37:04Musk virtue signals about restoring “Babylon Bee” to Twitter, then in a move that should be satirized by the Bee, promises to continue shadow banning as always, those he doesn't like48:29Walter Block says "Alex Jones is Innocent". Is he? Do hurt feelings justify punishment and censorship?56:48Sweden amends its constitution to TAKE AWAY press freedoms1:05:24EU bureaucrat continues to threaten Musk to censor or else: "We will have control. We will have access. No one is going to say rubbish"1:07:05How institutions can censor even if they don't have control of a social media site?1:15:01Majority of students are afraid to challenge the mob mentality of things like "white privilege" as predicted by Solomon Asch in 1951. Here's what he had to say1:18:52The betrayal of RINO senators on marriage is the latest example of how they've violated the constitution, infringing on religious liberty — as they ALSO did with Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which was not a defense but a political invasion.1:31:16Gard Goldsmith explains how both "Defense" & "Respect" of Marriage Acts BOTH conflict with "Full Faith & Credit" clause of the constitution1:39:14However, RFMA will make religious persecution easier and more likely1:45:58Forget marriage for a moment, even dating is broken. So how do we recover?1:51:45Casual sex has declined for 20% of people after Roe repealed. "Are you pro-choice or are you anti-consequences?"1:54:09We would rather control than be controlled, so politics is replacing religion and people of both sides have become as pathetic as Hillary Clinton who looks to politics for meaning in life, the "politics of meaning"1:59:46Misdirection, misinformation and climate fear — Adverse Effects of the mRNA jab are being misattributed to the Climate MacGuffin2:05:07Global ID, Mark of the Beast, is now openly cheered by G20/B20. None dare call it conspiracy2:22:56A vaccine to control behavior? That's the absurd promise of the "fentanyl vaccine"2:26:40"Beyond Blame", the essay by SBF's mother explains everything about his criminal enterprise, FTX2:37:48Imagine that it was your child who was raped by a CIA agent and authorities tell you that they can't prosecute the abuser because it would impact "national security". You don't have to imagine.2:44:02The CIA is not a watchdog, they're co-conspirators in crimes.2:49:36Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESVox populi? Social media is all about getting your opinion — but NOT in the way you think2:39The Great Re-Instatement of Twitter. What does it tell us? Will Musk defend free speech?10:17Will we see Trump back on Twitter again? Here's what he says15:24Elon Musk's public dispute with Anti-Defamation League while Musk repeats their mantra for censorship21:30The cynical lie about "free speech, not free reach". We've seen it in debate access for third party candidates but the perfect picture is the "free speech cage" BOTH parties use for protesters at their presidential conventions28:17The dangers of re-platforming "dangerous people" is nothing compared to the dangers of allowing "dangerous people" to decide who to remove from the digital public square34:27Stop Funding Hate is really about shutting down any dissent from the woke orthodoxy — Stop Funding. HATE.37:04Musk virtue signals about restoring “Babylon Bee” to Twitter, then in a move that should be satirized by the Bee, promises to continue shadow banning as always, those he doesn't like48:29Walter Block says "Alex Jones is Innocent". Is he? Do hurt feelings justify punishment and censorship?56:48Sweden amends its constitution to TAKE AWAY press freedoms1:05:24EU bureaucrat continues to threaten Musk to censor or else: "We will have control. We will have access. No one is going to say rubbish"1:07:05How institutions can censor even if they don't have control of a social media site?1:15:01Majority of students are afraid to challenge the mob mentality of things like "white privilege" as predicted by Solomon Asch in 1951. Here's what he had to say1:18:52The betrayal of RINO senators on marriage is the latest example of how they've violated the constitution, infringing on religious liberty — as they ALSO did with Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which was not a defense but a political invasion.1:31:16Gard Goldsmith explains how both "Defense" & "Respect" of Marriage Acts BOTH conflict with "Full Faith & Credit" clause of the constitution1:39:14However, RFMA will make religious persecution easier and more likely1:45:58Forget marriage for a moment, even dating is broken. So how do we recover?1:51:45Casual sex has declined for 20% of people after Roe repealed. "Are you pro-choice or are you anti-consequences?"1:54:09We would rather control than be controlled, so politics is replacing religion and people of both sides have become as pathetic as Hillary Clinton who looks to politics for meaning in life, the "politics of meaning"1:59:46Misdirection, misinformation and climate fear — Adverse Effects of the mRNA jab are being misattributed to the Climate MacGuffin2:05:07Global ID, Mark of the Beast, is now openly cheered by G20/B20. None dare call it conspiracy2:22:56A vaccine to control behavior? That's the absurd promise of the "fentanyl vaccine"2:26:40"Beyond Blame", the essay by SBF's mother explains everything about his criminal enterprise, FTX2:37:48Imagine that it was your child who was raped by a CIA agent and authorities tell you that they can't prosecute the abuser because it would impact "national security". You don't have to imagine.2:44:02The CIA is not a watchdog, they're co-conspirators in crimes.2:49:36Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

Guest: Cal Beisner, President, The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation This past week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill, with every Democrat and 12 Republicans voting in favor, that is deceptively called “The Respect for Marriage Act.”In fact, the bill, now sure to be passed by the Democrat-majority U.S. House (before the Republican majority kicks in next year) and then signed by Democrat president Joe Biden, will overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and codify homosexual “marriage” into federal law.But aren't homosexuals already able to “marry” one another? Yes, but this bill would federalize homosexual “marriage” so states could not establish a contrary law and will be a bulwark should the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell decision be overturned. That case banned any state from denying homosexual “marriages”.But even more sinister is the authority the bill offers to prosecute those individuals and organizations (like Christian schools) who hold to the Biblical one-man one-woman definition of marriage. This sets the stage for far more persecution of truth-tellers than ever before.It may not seem related but the end goal of the United Nation's COP 27 climate change conference that just concluded in Egypt is the same—to control and command people into compliance to a new world order of God-rejecting values. During the conference, an interfaith delegation held an event at Mt. Sinai (where Moses received the 10 Commandments) called “Returning to Sinai—A Prophetic Call for Climate Justice and Ceremony of Repentance” where they laid out and then smashed their own 10 climate commandments.Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (Matthew 5:10-12).The whole point of these events is to promote evil and punish those who stand for God's word. Unless or until the Supreme Court intervenes, it will likely be open season on Christians who stand for Biblical truth.Cal Beisner, president of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, joins us this weekend to examine these issues and how they will impact you.---------------------Related Resources:Global Warming Skepticism for Busy PeopleGlobal Warming DVD

    On this episode, we celebrate Pride month with a discussion about the fight for equality at the ballot, in legislatures and the courts. From Stonewall to Obergefell and beyond, nonprofits have stood center stage as key advocates.    The pod team for this episode  Zack Ford  Tim Mooney  Natalie Ossenfort    Milestones  1961: Illinois becomes first state to decriminalize homosexuality  1969: Raid of Stonewall Inn (NYC)  1973: Lambda Legal becomes the first legal organization created specifically to fight for gay rights, and Maryland becomes first state to legislatively ban same-sex marriage  1978: Inspired by Harvey Milk, Gilbert Baker designs the first rainbow flag as a symbol of pride  1996: Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) signed into law by President Clinton, banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage  1998: Murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming makes national news. His killers are later sentenced to life in prison  2009: President Obama signs into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act  2011: Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell  2013: U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Windsor strikes down part of DOMA, paving the way for legally-married, same-sex couples to receive federal benefits  2015: U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges holds that 14th Amendment requires states to recognize same-sex marriages  2021: President Biden issues executive order repealing former administration's ban on transgender Americans joining the military    Nonprofit advocates and their work    Recent Developments / Coming Soon...  During the 87th Legislative session, nonprofit advocates in TEXAS successfully defeated SB 29, which would have banned transgender student athletes from competing on sports teams based on their gender identity. Local nonprofits like the Texas Freedom Network and Equality Texas led the charge in advocating against the bill alongside several other incredible nonprofits. While it's possible the bill may be revived during a later legislative session, there is much to celebrate for now.  ARKANSAS recently passed a new law (one of the first of its kind in the nation) that bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. The ACLU recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of four families and two doctors, who argue that the law is unconstitutional and that it should be struck down so that all children have access to medically necessary care.  Any day now, the United States SUPREME COURT is expected to release a decision in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, which will decide the constitutionality of a Philadelphia ordinance that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation. A legal challenge against the ordinance was brought by a Catholic foster agency that lost its contract with the city as a result of the nondiscrimination policy. The agency says that the policy violates its First Amendment rights to freedom of religion and speech.    Resources  LGBTQ Advocacy Toolkit  The Work for LGBTQ Equality Marches On by Leslie Barnes  Learn more about Daniel Quasar's redesigned Pride flag 

On this episode, I chat with Amy Heydman, one of the most confident people I know. Join me as we talk about the ins and outs of confident thinking. Amy Heydman is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kreshty LLC with a record of exceptional leadership and strategic vision in cybersecurity, Federal Information Security Act (FISMA), cybersecurity consulting and training, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) implementations across multiple US federal departments, agencies, and universities.Sources:The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a United States federal law passed by the 104th United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. It defined marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and one woman, and allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. The act's provisions were ruled unconstitutional or left effectively unenforceable by Supreme Court decisions in the cases of United States v. Windsor (2013) and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015).Bostock vs Clayton county, GA https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2020/06/supreme-court-extends-title-vii-protections-to-sexual-orientationDCM-Deputy Chief of MissionMOH-Member of HouseholdIs there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at letstalkaboutthisoffline@gmail.comOur music is from SoundstripeIntro: Famous Cats by BitzOutro: Night Sky by OBOYInstagram @letstalkabouthisoffline Facebook. Let’s Talk About This Offline

HBS 035 Interview w_ Robbie Kaplan -Then Comes Marriage_ United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA Roberta A. "Robbie" Kaplan is an American lawyer. She is the founding partner of Kaplan & Company, LLP, a law firm dedicated to commercial litigation and public interest matters, and an adjunct professor of law at Columbia University Law School. Until July 2017, she was a partner in the Litigation Department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Kaplan successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of her client, Edith Windsor, in United States v. Windsor (2013). This resulted in a landmark decision that invalidated a section of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), thus requiring the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages. Windsor led to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which struck down all remaining state and federal laws against same-sex marriage across the United States. United States v. Windsor In 2009, Kaplan agreed to represent Edie Windsor pro bono. Windsor's wife, Thea Spyer, had died two years after they wed in Canada, leaving Windsor her sole heir. But because their marriage was not recognized under existing U. S. federal law, Windsor received an estate tax bill of $363,053. Windsor went to gay rights advocates seeking redress but could find no one to take her case. She was referred to Kaplan, who later recalled, "When I heard her story, it took me about five seconds, maybe less, to agree to represent her." Kaplan had been co-counsel on the unsuccessful bid for marriage equality in New York state in 2006. In a spirited exchange between Kaplan and Chief Justice John Roberts during oral arguments for the case, Roberts alleged that politicians were "falling all over themselves" to support her case. Kaplan responded, "The fact of the matter is, Mr. Chief Justice, is that no other group in recent history has been subjected to popular referenda to take away rights that have already been given or exclude those rights, the way gay people have." On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision declaring Section 3 of DOMA to be unconstitutional. Edith Windsor declared, "Robbie Kaplan said, as Martin Luther King said before her, there is no wrong time to seek justice." Roberta (Robbie) Kaplan, the founding partner at Kaplan & Company, LLP, one of the few women-led elite boutique litigation law firms has been described as a “powerhouse corporate litigator” and “pressure junkie” who “thrives on looking at the big picture” whether “in the gay-marriage legal fight or high-profile corporate scandals.”  She has been selected as one of “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers” in the United States, as a “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer, and as a “Lawyer of the Year” by Above the Law. In addition to representing large institutional and corporate clients like Fitch Ratings, Airbnb, Columbia University and T-Mobile,  Robbie book “Then Comes Marriage: United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA” (W.W. Norton 2015),  was chosen by the L.A. Times and Ms. Magazine as one of the top 10 books of 2015.  In commenting on the book, President Bill Clinton called Robbie an “American hero.” Robbie has received numerous recognitions for her legal accomplishments and charitable activities, including the New York Law Journal Lifetime Achievement Award;  Financial Times Legal Innovator of the Year; the Columbia Law School Medal of Excellence; as well as an honorary doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary.   Kaplan wrote about United States v. Windsor in the book Then Comes Marriage: United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA. Roberta A. "Robbie" Kaplan Kaplan & Company, LLP. @kaplanrobbie   HELP SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE! SCREENWRITERS, DIRECTORS, AUTHORS, we would love to help spread the word about your Film, Book, Crowdfunding, etc., Contact us! (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) See Videos of  interviews at http://www.hollywoodbreakthrough.com Please subscribe to iTunes and write us a review! Follow us on  Social Media Sites |  Twitter @TheBreakThur|  Facebook: facebook.com/HollywoodBreakthroughPodcast Subscribe! Or, Please contact us for Interviews or Sponsorship of an episode!  Hollywood Breakthrough Show Website (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com )   Support Podcast :   Hollywood Hero Agent Fenix Hill  Hollywood Hero App Game Link   Scottie The Baby Dino Scottie The Baby Dino App Game Link   Gladiator Coliseum Challenge Gladiator Coliseum Challenge App Game Link    

 Roberta Kaplan, the renowned litigator who recently won the defining United States v. Windsor case to defeat the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), takes us behind the scenes of this gripping legal journey in her new book, Then Comes Marriage. Award-winning activist and scholar Lillian Faderman’s latest book, The Gay Revolution, begins in the 1950s, when the law classified gays and lesbians as criminals, then moves to the present to offer a sweeping account of the modern struggle for gay, lesbian, and trans rights. Following this summer’s landmark Supreme Court decision supporting gay marriage, hear from two of today’s most influential champions for equality.**Click here for photos of the event. 

The Reese's are a military family based in Washington state.  One this episode, moms Courtney and Korinne share about being a married military couple before and after the fall of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as well as the adoption of their daughter Aela through the fost-adopt program. Follow them on Instagram at @courtreese817 and @korinnereese. 

The Reese's are a military family based in Washington state.  One this episode, moms Courtney and Korinne share about being a married military couple before and after the fall of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as well as the adoption of their daughter Aela through the fost-adopt program. Follow them on Instagram at @courtreese817 and @korinnereese. 

In this episode of The Paralegal Voice, Vicki Voisin interviews Ric Roane, Esq., a lawyer with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan, about the history of legal rights regarding the LGBT community and how paralegals today can cope with discrimination and fear of coming out in their workplace. Roane discusses how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) signed in 1996 denies marriage benefits to same-sex spouses. He also talks about how the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act in Michigan and similar acts in other states defend widely against discrimination without mention of the LGBT community. He explains the Supreme Court consideration of whether the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry and how their decision will affect workers. After the break, he talks about his own experience of being an openly gay lawyer, the differences between discrimination of paralegals versus lawyers, and steps a paralegal can take to help enhance their job security. Special thanks to our sponsors, Boston University, NALA, and ServeNow.

In a landmark decision, on June 26, 2013, in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act { DOMA } is unconstitutional. This means that same-sex marriages and individuals are eligible for Medicare under Social Security or { CMS } if you meet the General requirements. Find out what what the … Read more about this episode...

One of the highlights of Wild Goose Festival 2013 was a panel discussion organized by the Human Rights Campaign and hosted by Dr. Sharon Groves, the director of HRC's Religion and Faith Program. In Groves words, "2013 will go down in the history books as one of the most pivotal years for religious leaders working on justice issues. People of faith in unprecedented numbers were instrumental in bringing about the tremendous gains the LGBTQ community has enjoyed, culminating in the Supreme Court decision to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). People of faith also saw the gut-wrenching losses to sacred Civil Rights legislation, most particularly in the Supreme Court's other decision to dismantle the Voting Rights Act, for which many have given their lives. The effects of these two decisions rest heavily on our collective conscience and forces us to recommit to Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin's core organizing tenet that 'we are all one.'" Sub-titled "Southern Faith Leaders Re-framing the Work for Freedom and Justice," the panel included Caitlin Breedlove, co-director of Southerners On New Ground (SONG); Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls, founding pastor of Unity Fellowship Church in Charlotte, NC; and Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, Senior Pastor of the Clinton Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Hickory, NC. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honorable Retired Federal Judge Rollin Van Broekhoven, Mark Bailey and Darrell Bock discuss in detail the Supreme Court decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Prop 8, as well as what the current cultural shift means for how the church should approach its mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 26 was a historic day for same-sex rights in the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court gave the nation's legally married gay couples equal federal footing with all other married Americans by striking down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The high court also cleared the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California by dismissing that state's Proposition 8 Amendment that banned gay marriage. On this edition of HearSay with Cathy Lewis, a panel of guests throughout the hour will discuss the impact of the rulings on the LGBT community and what's next for same-sex rights in Virginia and in the United States.

Listen[audio:http://media.rvanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/The-Bopst-Show-Meat-Wagon-Episode-237.mp3|titles=The Bopst Show -- Meat Wagon -- Episode 237]SubscribeiTunes: The Bopst show podcastEverything else: The Bopst show podcastDownloadThe Bopst Show -- Meat Wagon -- Episode 237— ∮∮∮ —Title: The Bopst Show: "Meat Wagon (Episode 237)"Rating: PG-13 (Adult Situations & Language)Intent: To laugh at Chicken Little…Random Richmond Diversion: Dipshit River CockRandom USA Diversion: a Washington Post poll published on May 4 gave Cuccinelli a lead among registered voters of 46 percent to 41 percentRandom World Diversion: freaked out and screamed while his girlfriend was seen praying with her hands clasped outsideRandom Image: Meat WagonRandom Music Blog: Crack In The RoadRandom Bopst Show: The Bopst Show: “Swiss Cheese (Episode 105)"Meet Virginia’s Next Governor:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-UWJzEFiSEConstruction Date: Friday-Sunday May 17-19th, 2013Equipment: Mac G5, Free Audio Editor & Recorder Software from Audacity, Frontier US-122 USB Audio/MIDI Interface, Shure SM57 MicrophonePosted: Monday May 20th, 2013Artists and Groups in order of appearance: Chuck Berry, Cosa Nostra, Wang Li, Barry Allen & Wes Dakus Rebels, Jetsons, Don “Pretty Boy" Covay, Charles Mingus, Amal Saha, Jimmy Wolford, Paul Freeman, Da Twinky Man, Scott & Keith, NO BS! Brass BandLiner Notes King & Spalding's willingness to drop a client, the U.S. House of Representatives, in connection with the lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was such an obsequious act of weakness that I feel compelled to end your legal association with Virginia so that there is no chance that one of my legal clients will be put in the embarrassing and difficult situation like the client you walked away from, the House of Representatives Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in a letter to King & Spalding law partner Joseph Lynch after the firm decided to drop its support of the Defense of Marriage Act, 4/20/11Here are some shows I’m hustling at Balliceaux this week...NEXT NEW SHOW: 05/27/13 New show times. The Bopst Show airs Sundays, 11PM and Tuesdays, 6PM (EST-USA) on KAOS Radio Austin.Image of 1970’s Chargers and Chiefs electric football teams taken from the soon-to-be released book, “The Unforgettable Buzz" by Earl Shores and Roddy Garcia.Design by BOPST.Until Next Time:Stay clean,BOPSTHo there, reader of RSS feeds! Do you ever want to support RVANews in a real and tangible way? Or at least pay a small penance for reading ad-free content? If so, support us on Patreon for a couple bucks a month!

Kathryn interviews Time Magazine's 'Gay Marriage Already Won' kissing couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson. With the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) decision set to be made in June, married lesbian couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson is no stranger to the front lines of the fight for marriage equality. Named one of Go Magazine's Most Captivating Couples of 2012, these women are well known for their advocacy and powerful opinions. Both Kristen and Sarah-Kate were nominated for a prestigious Stonewall Award and have been quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post.

Kathryn interviews Time Magazine's 'Gay Marriage Already Won' kissing couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson. With the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) decision set to be made in June, married lesbian couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson is no stranger to the front lines of the fight for marriage equality. Named one of Go Magazine's Most Captivating Couples of 2012, these women are well known for their advocacy and powerful opinions. Both Kristen and Sarah-Kate were nominated for a prestigious Stonewall Award and have been quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post.

REPEAL OF THE GAY MARRIAGE BAN (DOMA). In YOUR view, is it a legal sanction of an ABOMINATION or a bonafide CIVIL RIGHTS issue?   The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is before the SUPREME COURT. If repealed, those who have been MARRIED under the SAME SEX marriage provisions will receive all of the SAME FEDERAL PROTECTIONS AS OPPOSITE COUPLES. Does that simply level the playing field and provide civil rights for all committed couples or does it spell the END OF OUR MORAL FIBER as a nation, when we begin to allow SAME-SEX COUPLES the SAME RIGHTS as traditional marriage? What is gained or lost with the repeal of DOMA?  Join WBRG THE BRIDGE and our SPECIAL GUEST, TV Personality Art “CHAT DADDY” Simsthis THURSDAY NIGHT at 8pm EST! Call in and BE HEARD! (646) 381-4789!

REPEAL OF THE GAY MARRIAGE BAN (DOMA). In YOUR view, is it a legal sanction of an ABOMINATION or a bonafide CIVIL RIGHTS issue?   The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is before the SUPREME COURT. If repealed, those who have been MARRIED under the SAME SEX marriage provisions will receive all of the SAME FEDERAL PROTECTIONS AS OPPOSITE COUPLES. Does that simply level the playing field and provide civil rights for all committed couples or does it spell the END OF OUR MORAL FIBER as a nation, when we begin to allow SAME-SEX COUPLES the SAME RIGHTS as traditional marriage? What is gained or lost with the repeal of DOMA?  Join WBRG THE BRIDGE and our SPECIAL GUEST, TV Personality Art “CHAT DADDY” Simsthis THURSDAY NIGHT at 8pm EST! Call in and BE HEARD! (646) 381-4789!

A case in which the Court found that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional under the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Discussion of: (1) the latest developments in connection with ongoing challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and (2) a case out of New Mexico holding that non-biological, non-adoptive lesbian parent can qualify as a "natural mother." Visit www.le-gal.org to learn more about LeGaL, The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, and to subscribe to Lesbian/Gay Law Notes, the most comprehensive monthly publication summarizing legal developments affecting the LGBT community here and abroad.

The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), passed by Congress in 1996, defines marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. As a result, same-sex couples are barred from receiving federal benefits conferred upon married couples, and no state is required to recognize same-sex marriages granted by another state. On February 23, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Obama Administration had determined DOMA to be unconstitutional, and that the Justice Department would no longer provide legal defense for the law. Meanwhile, many states have adopted measures designed to forbid same-sex marriage. This year's Constitution Day program will examine the issues raised by DOMA, state regulations, civil unions, polygamy, and other constitutional issues related to marriage.

Marriage is at the center of some of our fiercest political debates. Here are some recent developments regarding marriage in the United States. Earlier this year, the Justice Department announced that it would no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). A few weeks ago, New York became the largest state to allow same-sex marriage, joining five other states, the District of Columbia, and the Coquille and Suquamish Indian tribes in Oregon. The Senate Judiciary Committee has recently started to consider a bill that would grant federal benefits to same-sex married couples. But to what extent should the state be involved at all in regulating or recognizing marriage? In her recent book, Untying the Knot: Marriage, the State, and the Case for Their Divorce (Princeton University Press, 2010), Tamara Metz argues for the “disestablishment” of marriage. Marriage, Metz argues, like religion, should be separated from the state. She further claims that the liberal state should only be in the business of legally recognizing a wide variety of intimate caregiving unions among consenting, able-minded, able-bodied, adult intimates. In this interview, she clarifies her position further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is at the center of some of our fiercest political debates. Here are some recent developments regarding marriage in the United States. Earlier this year, the Justice Department announced that it would no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). A few weeks ago, New York became the largest state to allow same-sex marriage, joining five other states, the District of Columbia, and the Coquille and Suquamish Indian tribes in Oregon. The Senate Judiciary Committee has recently started to consider a bill that would grant federal benefits to same-sex married couples. But to what extent should the state be involved at all in regulating or recognizing marriage? In her recent book, Untying the Knot: Marriage, the State, and the Case for Their Divorce (Princeton University Press, 2010), Tamara Metz argues for the “disestablishment” of marriage. Marriage, Metz argues, like religion, should be separated from the state. She further claims that the liberal state should only be in the business of legally recognizing a wide variety of intimate caregiving unions among consenting, able-minded, able-bodied, adult intimates. In this interview, she clarifies her position further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is at the center of some of our fiercest political debates. Here are some recent developments regarding marriage in the United States. Earlier this year, the Justice Department announced that it would no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). A few weeks ago, New York became...

Marriage is at the center of some of our fiercest political debates. Here are some recent developments regarding marriage in the United States. Earlier this year, the Justice Department announced that it would no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). A few weeks ago, New York became the largest state to allow same-sex marriage, joining five other states, the District of Columbia, and the Coquille and Suquamish Indian tribes in Oregon. The Senate Judiciary Committee has recently started to consider a bill that would grant federal benefits to same-sex married couples. But to what extent should the state be involved at all in regulating or recognizing marriage? In her recent book, Untying the Knot: Marriage, the State, and the Case for Their Divorce (Princeton University Press, 2010), Tamara Metz argues for the “disestablishment” of marriage. Marriage, Metz argues, like religion, should be separated from the state. She further claims that the liberal state should only be in the business of legally recognizing a wide variety of intimate caregiving unions among consenting, able-minded, able-bodied, adult intimates. In this interview, she clarifies her position further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 23rd, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in cases pending in federal court. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tobias Barrington Wolff, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Ken Klukowski, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council, to discuss this controversial decision. Tobias and Ken discuss how this decision could affect current court cases, the impact on same sex-marriage and if this is the beginning of a DOMA repeal.