Prop 8 Decision and Ground Zero's Mosque Controversy: Who Loses?

Reihan Salam on how the Prop 8 ruling and the mosque controversy in New York cast a group of Americans straight out of polite society.

Published Aug. 7 2010 5:00PM EDT

articles/2010/08/07/prop-8-decision-and-ground-zeros-mosque-controvery-who-loses/salam-bigotry_118563_dc9tdu — Protesters march during demonstration against a planned mosque and Islamic community center on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Credit: Christopher Berkey / AP Photo

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In 1990, few Americans saw themselves as opponents of same-sex marriage. Rather, they saw the idea of same-sex marriage as simply ludicrous. This is despite the fact that large and growing numbers of same-sex couples lived openly in committed relationships.

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Prop 8 Decision and Ground Zero's Mosque Controversy: Who Loses?

Reihan Salam on how the Prop 8 ruling and the mosque controversy in New York cast a group of Americans straight out of polite society.

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Reihan Salam