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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2004
Page
6
The author questions the idea that only present forms of marriage are traditional. He notes that tradition depends on memory and law, and argues that written history reveals varying practices. By examining U.S. marriage history, we see how definitions shift across eras and societies.
Mike Hoeflich argues that there is no fixed traditional definition of marriage or family in U.S. history. He cites 19th century practices such as early marriages, spousal property control, and interracial bans, and notes Boston marriages as long-term same-sex relationships. He concludes constitutional bans on gay marriage overreach traditional notions.
San Jose Mercury columnist Joe Rodriguez recalls Marion Jones Tim Montgomery and Chryste Gaines missing U S Olympic 100m spots in Sacramento amid drug suspicions and looming lifetime bans while exploring steroids risks in sports and society Drawing on the Balco scandal and Michael Sandel views the piece weighs how performance enhancement reshapes merit and future expectations leading to broader questions about talent privilege and fairness.
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