Ah, marriage equality. Historian, pioneer of LGBTQ studies, and social-justice advocate Martin Duberman knows that a majority of LGBTQ people – or a majority of those who make their opinions known – cared about that issue. They wanted it on the agenda.
Why Politicians Will Eventually Start to Pay Attention to Singles: Guest Post by Craig Wynne
August 18, 2018 by
[Bella’s intro: In this guest post, Craig Wynne argues that even in these dire times, there are things we can do to create a more fair society for people who are not married. I hope he is right that change will happen, and maybe even sooner than he predicts.]
When You Hear “Success Sequence,” Think “Marriage Propaganda”
August 6, 2018 by
Want a formula for staying out of poverty? Conservatives such as Brad Wilcox and George Will have a favorite, with a catchy title and simple, 3-step process. It is their “success sequence.” Young adults, they believe, should be urged to pursue these three steps, in this order:
Unmarried Americans, Is It Wrong to Complain about the Small Stuff?
July 8, 2018 by
In matters of fairness for people who are not married, there are big things and small things and everything in between. If you care about social justice, the big stuff will be high on your list. But how should you approach the small stuff?
How Unmarried People Are Ignored Even by Those Who Should Be Paying Attention
June 13, 2018 by
The night before the California primaries earlier this month, I received a robocall urging me to support one of the candidates because she is a “fighter for children and families.” I emailed the candidate, telling her that I am a 64-year-old lifelong single woman with no kids, and it sounded like she did not even […]
Please Don’t Make Us Marry to Get Legal Protections, Say Different-Sex Couples in the UK
May 19, 2018 by
Before same-sex marriage was legalized in the UK, same-sex couples gained legal recognition for their relationships under the Civil Partnership Act. Now that these couples can be legally married, they can still opt for a civil partnership instead. But here’s the rub: Different-sex couples can’t. All they can do is either marry or carry on […]
Fairness for Single People: New Initiative for Calling Out Unfair and Fair Practices
April 6, 2018 by
Unmarried Equality members have probably noticed lots of ways in which single people are not treated fairly by businesses and other groups and organizations. Let’s do more than just rolling our eyes or venting among ourselves. Let’s call them out.
Less Marriage, More Equality?
March 19, 2018 by
“The decline in marriage – people spending a smaller portion of their lives married, on average – is part of a larger global transition toward gender equality.” –Philip N. Cohen, Enduring Bonds
Great Labor Market? Not for Single People
February 2, 2018 by
“A modern economy should work for all people, including those who want to live independently of spouses and partners.” –Center for American Progress
6 Married Therapists Spent 18 Months Confronting Their Own Biases Against Single Women
January 20, 2018 by
Recently, a mental health professional sent me an email full of degrading and disproved claims about single people. When I objected, he insisted that there was nothing wrong with any of his statements. It so alarmed me that a person with the job of helping other people, including single people, could have such demeaning and […]
