John Corvino

Marriage book, coming soon!

jcorvino — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:12:38 +0000

My book Debating Same-Sex Marriage (with Maggie Gallagher) is in production at Oxford University Press and will be on shelves in June; it is now available on Amazon for pre-order at $16.95 in paperback.

Spring 2012 Speaking Calendar

jcorvino — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:37:02 +0000

My Spring 2012 speaking calendar thus far is posted here; check back regularly for updates. Also, my long awaited book Debating Same-Sex Marriage (with Maggie Gallagher will be published by Oxford University Press in June.

The Repentant Gingrich?

jcorvino — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:34:00 +0000

Gingrich is pushing a familiar double standard, and we should call him out on it.

My Tribute to Frank Kameny

jcorvino — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:54:37 +0000

My tribute to a leader and friend, at Pridesource/Between the Lines.

Column Archives

jcorvino — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:56:01 +0000

I’ve just learned that many of my columns from the now-defunct 365gay.com have been re-posted on the 1in25houston blog, here. My thanks to the blog adminstrator (a former student from my Texas days).

Columns gone…for now

jcorvino — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:00:08 +0000

So, the shutdown of 365gay.com on October 1 also meant the disappearance of all of my archived columns. At some point in the future I may try to find a way to collect my favorites and publish them in a book or post them online somewhere. You can still find some of them at pridesource.com, and others (pre-2009) archived at my old website here.

Withers: This is it

365 Gay News » John Corvino — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:08 +0000

For this final post, let's return to the first. It was September 2007. We were Visiblevote then. The staff was me, Jay [1], Pauline Park [2], and John Polly of NewNowNext [3]. My first post was a disaster. Our writing program kept jamming, the photo didn't format correctly, and the writing was drivel. Screamed at the computer that entire morning. The insanity was so over the top that poor Billie [4] looked at me, slowly got up, and found a more comfortable spot to dream of snacks and tennis balls. In that September, Democrats and Republicans were gearing up for the 2008 primary season. The lines were drawn in the sand. Anything we wrote that was remotely negative about then Sen. Hillary Clinton was quickly dismissed as "Hillary hate." Words that weren't supportive of the guy with the funny name, and big ears, were called press releases from Camp Clinton. [5] Despite those partisan charges, our coverage of the 2008 election season matches anything done. Anything. Jay, John, and Pauline made me a better writer and thinker. I thank them for that. While the thanks are being dispensed, I must talk about Ali Davis [6]. If you need to listen to a crazy man [7] bring Ali along. She wears the best shoes. Sooooooo many Beck fans asked me about her sneakers. Ali: I better get an invite to the commitment ceremony between you and Melinda. She loved you! Also want to give thanks to John Culhane, Lisa Neff, John Corvino, and Emma Ruby-Sachs. I've learned much from your words. Have to give Jay a big hug. She's unparalleled as an editor. Always willing to listen. Here is what you need to know: any decent post of mine is because of her. All the lousy ones? My sole responsibility. This site's success is due to her efforts. Before this turns into the last episode of the Mary Tyler Moore Show [8] (don't mock Polly!), kudos to those who gave us your time. I can be found here [9]. Drop by and cuss me out. Best of luck. Keep keeping on. Peace. [1] http://www.JenniferVanasco.com [2] http://www.paulinepark.com/ [3] http://www.newnownext.com/ [4] http://whattheworlddoesnotneed.blogspot.com/2008/10/billie.html?zx=90880988f9d4a64c [5] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/News-foggy-road-top.jpg [6] http://www.365gay.com http://davisexmachina.wordpress.com/ [7] http://www.365gay.com/topics/news_politics/fear-and-learning-at-the-glenn-beck-rally/ [8] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKwZ_aejLw8 [9] http://whattheworlddoesnotneed.blogspot.com/

Fall 2011 Update

jcorvino — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:32 +0000

Good news: there has been progress on the marriage debate book with Maggie Gallagher, which should appear in Spring/Summer 2012. In order to finish that book by deadline, I’ve (regretfully) canceled my appearance at Skepticon this November, but check the Calendar page for other speaking engagements.

Thursday Watercooler: Gallagher stepping down as chair of NOM

365 Gay News » John Corvino — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:15:45 +0000

The machinery of death. Last night Georgia and Texas killed two men. White supremacist Lawrence Russell Brewer [1] was convicted for the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. Brewer made no final statement before he was put to death in Huntsville, Texas. Troy Davis [2]' state sponsored death made more newspapers. The Georgia resident was convicted of the 1989 killing of police officer Mark MacPhail. There was no physical evidence connecting Davis to the crime. Seven of the nine who testified Davis was the culprit changed their stories. Unlike Brewer, Davis [3]made a final statement. "I am innocent. All I can ask ... is that you look deeper into this case so that you really can finally see the truth. I ask my family and friends to continue to fight this fight." Neither man deserved to die. [4] A family does not want the death penalty. Deryl Dedmon Jr. [5] should be thanking the family of his alleged victim, James Craig Anderson [6]. Barbara Anderson Young, the victim's sister, is asking the district attorney not to ask for the death penalty. Dedmon is accused of running over Anderson with a pick-up truck. The culprit allegedly screamed "white power" during the crime. Anderson is survived by his partner, of 17 years, and their daughter. [7] Wife exchange. Ted Haggard [8] and Gary Busey will be switching wives in an upcoming episode of Wife Swap [9]. This is not a joke. In the technical sense. [10] Shawn Hollenbach. Comic Shawn Hollenbach [11] has a great video of his family, from his mom to cousins, describing how he acted when he was a little one. Hollenbach, who has a twin brother, was destined for gayhood. He loved to play with Barbie dolls, ran on his toes, had an affinity for flip flops, and wore Daisy Dukes. I'm cool with everything except the Daisy Dukes attire!! Really? Why wear anything associated with the dumbest character from an inane show? Answer that please. [12] Maggie is leaving. The National Orgnaization of Marriage [13] announced today that Maggie Gallagher is stepping down as chair. Her replacement? John Eastman, who NOM says is “a distinguished Constitutional law scholar.” “I will remain on the NOM board, and continue to work on specific projects for NOM, as well as taking on some additional outside projects I’ve long deferred, such as finishing my book Debating Same-Sex Marriage¸ which I’ve been working on for Oxford University Press with Prof. John Corvino,” Gallagher said in a statement. Love how our own John [14]gets a shout out! Thanks to the New Civil Rights Movement for the link. [15] Republican debate. Anyone watching the GOP presidential debate [16] tonight? Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson [17] will be participating. He thinks President Obama was too slow on DADT repeal. I wonder if he's going to say that tonight. Can't wait to see Santorum get weepy. [18] Criminal investigation in boy's suicide. Authorities are looking to see if there should be any charges in the death of Jamey Rodemeyer. [19] The youngster took his life this Sunday after years of alleged bullying. "We're going to look into whether he was the victim of any crimes leading up to his suicide," Police Chief John C. Askey said (as reported by the Buffalo News). [20] [1] http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2094322,00.html [2] http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/09/troy-davis-a-doubtful-juxtaposition.html [3] http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/22/national/main20109976.shtml [4] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/noose-top.jpg [5] http://www.queerty.com/racist-murderer-accidentally-beat-up-and-ran-over-victim-with-his-truck-20110922/?utm_source=wordtwit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wordtwit [6] http://articles.cnn.com/2011-09-20/justice/justice_mississippi-hate-crime-charge_1_white-teens-capital-murder-death-penalty?_s=PM:JUSTICE [7] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/news-judge-gavel-court-top.jpg [8] http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/gary-busey-ted-haggard-swap-spouses/story?id=14580497 [9] http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/wife-swap [10] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/haggardpoints-top.jpg [11] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De_j-PGdYDQ [12] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/Shawn-Hollenbach-top.jpg [13] http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/maggie-gallagher-steps-down-as-national-organization-for-marriage-chair/politics/2011/09/22/27369 [14] http://www.365gay.com/opinion/corvino-farewell-to-readers/ [15] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/Maggie-Gallagher-top.jpg [16] http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/22/debate-preview-six-things-to-watch/ [17] http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20056124-503544.html [18] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/news-gay-republicans-top.jpg [19] http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/amherst/article565876.ece [20] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/news-police-line-top1.jpg

Corvino: No Slippery Slope (NYT “Room for Debate” Forum)

jcorvino — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:01:25 +0000

My first appearance at the New York Times website, here.