Last summer there was a lot of discussion about a study done by Mark Regnerus which "proved" gays and lesbians were inferior parents. That word is in quotes because the paper actually showed intact families do better than all other kinds and gay families were not included in the proper categories.
Now comes word that in this particular study, funded by anti-gay groups, the conclusion came first. Then came the selection of a researcher, the design of the study, and the actual research. Finally came a rush to publication, bypassing nearly all peer-review. And why spend $0.7 million (on an "unknown" researcher) in such a hurry?
Because it was needed as evidence before the Supremes as they were getting ready to hear two big gay marriage cases. This study was cited in several of our opponent's briefs.
More from Jim Burroway of Box Turtle Bulletin who did a lot of investigating last summer to show how bogus the study is.
Which is why we're glad the American Sociological Association also filed a brief describing the study as bunk. We're also glad this big revelation was featured in the Huffington Post.
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