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Dale Carpenter
Prof. Carpenter Writes Op-Ed Against Marriage Amendment
Professor Dale Carpenter wrote an op-ed in the Pioneer Press opposing the proposed state marriage amendment, which would exclude same-sex couples from marriage under the state constitution. Carpenter argued that the amendment is bad policy and bad politics for Republicans. A final vote on passage will likely occur in the state House this week. If passed by the House, it will be submitted to voters in the November 2012 election.