News Release

Sept. 25, 2006

Boise State University Tackles One of Today's Hottest Issues During 'Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate'

Same-sex marriage has been debated everywhere from town halls to Capitol Hill, and now the debate is coming to Boise State University during “Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate” at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Admission is free.

“Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate” features Glenn Stanton and John Corvino, two nationally known experts with opposing views. Stanton is the senior analyst for marriage and sexuality and the director of social research and cultural affairs at Focus on the Family. Stanton has authored or contributed to several books, including “Why Marriage Matters: Reasons to Believe in Marriage in Postmodern Society” and “Marriage on Trial: The Case Against Same-Sex Marriage and Parenting.” He is a consultant to the Bush administration about increasing fathers’ involvement in Head Start.

Corvino is a philosophy professor at Wayne State University in Detroit and is the editor of “Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science and Culture of Homosexuality.” His articles have appeared in the national media, at the online Independent Gay Forum, and in scholarly anthologies such as “Do We Need Minority Rights?”

Corvino and Stanton hold opposite views but are committed to civil discourse. They have debated each other around the country, and their arguments have become more refined at each appearance.

“Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate” is co-sponsored by Boise State University, the University of Idaho and Idaho State University. The debate will travel to the University of Idaho at 8 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Student Union Ballroom, and to Idaho State at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom.

For more information, call (208) 426-1223.

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Contact: Carrie Miller, Student Activities, (208) 426-4239, carriemiller@boisestate.edu 
Media contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu 
 

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