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E.J. Graff

E.J. Graff, a Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center resident scholar, is the author of What Is Marriage For? The Strange Social History of Our Most Intimate Institution.

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The Real Story Behind Marriage Equality

A new book from gay rights activist Marc Solomon sets the record straight about how gay marriage victories were really won.

E.J. Graff

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A Brief (Mostly Female) History of Coming Out in Sports

Why is Jason Collins lauded for revealing his sexuality while Brittany Griner is basically ignored?

E.J. Graff

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Osama bin Laden: Why He Won

As celebrations over Osama bin Laden's death wind down, a starker reality is emerging: the terrorist bogeyman succeeded in destroying key American values, not to mention our economy and global influence.

E.J. Graff

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