The U.S. Supreme court ruled Friday morning that marriage is a consitutional right for any two people nationwide. We talk to a constitutional law expert about the arguments for and against and what is next for both sides. Then, UW-Superior researchers recently completed a skills gap analysis in northern Wisconsin to figure out how to best meet the needs of the region’s employers. Our guest and lead researcher from the study discuss the results and tell us what skills are in high demand. We also get some tips for making great barbecue just in time for the Fourth of July.
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Supreme Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Is Constitutional Right
The constitution guarantees the right of same-sex couples to marry anywhere in the United States. That is the Supreme Court decision announced this morning, in a highly anticipated and long-sought victory for gay rights activists.
The decision was 5-4, with Justice Anthony Kennedy writing the majority opinion. Each of the four dissenters – Roberts, Alito, Scalia, and Thomas – wrote their own dissents.
Kennedy wrote in the majority opinion, “It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”
Roberts wrote in the dissent, “Celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression of commitment to a partner. Celebrate the availability of new benefits. But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.”
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A UW-Superior economist discusses her research into the skills gap in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Food Friday: BBQ Tips
We’re officially well into BBQ season so we’re going to get some sure fire tips from a BBQ expert on how to enhance your summer grilling experience.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Howard Schweber Guest
- Zamira Simkins Guest
- Wes Ray Guest
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