"They haven't addressed same-sex civil unions, which any administration that labels itself as progressive should do," said Antonello Saiz, a Parma book dealer.
Chief Justice Sears has addressed same-sex marriage only indirectly, writing in an opinion that alimony should not be reduced for someone who entered into a homosexual relationship the same way it might be if the person had remarried, because such relationships did not enjoy the same legal protections as marriage.
In the next term or two, the court may well address same-sex marriage, affirmative action and illegal immigration.
Some liberals, though, are hoping Francis will directly address same-sex marriage and contraception in a way that would make the church more responsive to today's realities.
For years I suppose I was addressing same-sex desire on a more subtextual plane, through such means as ekphrasis and plant metaphors.
Voters have strong opinions, but most, regardless of which side of the debate they occupy, can't tell you where the Bible addresses same-sex marriage.
It uses the same language, addresses the same issues and fills the same logical hole in the national policy discourse.
Mary J. Blige addressed the same audience, and it embraced her, her music, her lyrics.
Later, in a press conference, she addressed the same message directly to Vladimir Putin.
Ibert addressed the same subject with less flash but equal charm on Sunday in his four "Chansons de Don Quichotte".
Over the years, Mutu has repeatedly addressed the same themes, yet her work is far from stagnant.
