
George Carlin famously pointed out that “Colin Powell is openly white, but happens to be black.” This line is funny because it enforces the stereotype that being “white” or “black” goes beyond skin color and reflects a set of values,…
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Aaron thinks the Supreme Court may ultimately find that it doesn’t have the legal authority to reach the merits of the marriage equality issues in Hollingsworth v. Perry. Reading Scotus blogger Amy Howe’s take on today’s oral…