Sweet Land of Liberty: The Gay Marriage Amendment in Nevada

Authors

David F. Damore, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Brookings Mountain WestFollow
Ted G. Jelen, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Michael W. Bowers

Editors

Paul A. Djupe; Laura R. Olson

Document Type

Chapter

Publication Date

1-31-2007

Publication Title

Religious Interests in Community Conflict Beyond the Culture Wars

Publisher

Baylor University Press

First page number:

51

Last page number:

71

Abstract

This volume investigates some of the most visible issues in American politics today, including gay marriage and race, along with ongoing concerns that often fly below the radar of the mass media, such as healthcare and homelessness. The book uncovers explores the political motivations, effectiveness, and interplay of organized religious interests as they confront public problems in their local communities.

Keywords

Homelessness; Mass media; Medical care; Political science; Religion; Religion and politics

Disciplines

American Politics | Political Science | Public Affairs | Religion

Language

English

Permissions

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Repository Citation

Damore, D. F., Jelen, T. G., Bowers, M. W. (2007). Sweet Land of Liberty: The Gay Marriage Amendment in Nevada. In Paul A. Djupe; Laura R. Olson, Religious Interests in Community Conflict Beyond the Culture Wars 51-71. Baylor University Press.