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    Ann Rostow: High Court Takes Narrow View of Latest Gay Wedding Case

    Ann Rostow: High Court Takes Narrow View of Latest Gay Wedding Case

    By Ann Rostow– High Court Takes Narrow View of Latest Gay Wedding Case Because we love Supreme Court cases—the nuances of constitutional interpretation, the underlying story arc of the litigation…

    Ann Rostow: Advise and Consent, And Make It Quick

    Ann Rostow: Advise and Consent, And Make It Quick

    By Ann Rostow– It looks as if we have dodged the horrendous possibility that something might happen to Justice Breyer during a Republican-led Senate. Now that Breyer has done the…

    Ann Rostow: Swimming Upstream

    Ann Rostow: Swimming Upstream

    By Ann Rostow– Swimming Upstream Last issue, I deliberately avoided the story of Lia Thomas, the transwoman who swims for the Penn State women, because I found The Washington Post coverage unnerving.…

    Ann Rostow: That’s So Lesbian!

    Ann Rostow: That’s So Lesbian!

    By Ann Rostow– That’s So Lesbian! It’s been some time since we discussed actual news in these pages. The holidays have come and gone and a new year has commenced.…

    Ann Rostow: 2021 Year in Review News Quiz

    Ann Rostow: 2021 Year in Review News Quiz

    By Ann Rostow– Yes, it’s that time of year again. Somehow, I thought 2021 would be better than it’s turned out to be. I didn’t expect the Trump “I won…

    Ann Rostow: All Hail Melania

    Ann Rostow: All Hail Melania

    By Ann Rostow– All Hail Melania I’m not sure how I missed the Log Cabin Republicans’ tribute to Melania Trump, who was given an award at some gay Republican gala…

    Ann Rostow: Count Me In

    Ann Rostow: Count Me In

    By Ann Rostow– Count Me In FiveThirtyEight has a column called “Political Outliers” that explores contrarian voters who defy the expectations of their particular cohort. Recently, the analysts took a…

    Ann Rostow: It’s All Greek to Them

    Ann Rostow: It’s All Greek to Them

    By Ann Rostow– It’s All Greek to Them Book banning is one of our themes this week, specifically books about race and gender identity presented in public schools. It’s hardly…

    Ann Rostow: Elle Se Prend Pour Qui, Elle?

    Ann Rostow: Elle Se Prend Pour Qui, Elle?

    By Ann Rostow– Elle Se Prend Pour Qui, Elle?— I’m not big on jumping down the throats of politicians when they stray a little from the party line or raise…

    Ann Rostow: Not the Greatest Generation

    Ann Rostow: Not the Greatest Generation

    By Ann Rostow– Not the Greatest Generation I have been casting about for interesting topics and procrastinating to some extent, since I don’t have a major lead story this week,…