The Supremes and Gay Rights

A closer look at Lawrence v. Texas

By Vincent J. Samar

Much to the surprise of legal commentators and many in the lesbian and gay community, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark gay-positive decision in Lawrence v. Texas. The decision is significant beyond its narrow ruling applying specifically to laws that criminalize same-sex adult behavior [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

  • Reader Comments

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    Both Samar & In These Times is incorrect & misleading tp label the supreme court’s decision: The Right to Privacy. After reading the article you printed it is obvious the label should be: The Right to Liberty.  I request a printed correction.

    United States Posted by Harmon Chamberlin on Jul 2, 2003 at 12:03 PM

    The U.S. Supreme Court must recognize the rights of polygamists and reject polygaphobes.

    United States Posted by Pat on Jul 5, 2003 at 10:51 AM

    Mr. Lovato, I have written a play about the Statue of Liberty jumping off her pedestal for a career change. The play is copyrighted and has had several readings. I thought you might be interested in it. Ned Bobkoff

    United States Posted by Ned Bobkoff on Jul 11, 2003 at 6:18 AM
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