House of sex

The somewhat tarnished legacy of "Game of Thrones" is often credited to the show's controversial ending. In the years since the HBO hit aired its finale, there's been no shortage of outrage and criticism to prove just how much opinions of the long-time cultural phenomenon have soured. But while there's no denying the way that the ending hangs over the series, I'd point to another culprit that plagued the show through its entire eight-season run: the over-reliance on sexual violence and the casual degradation of women. In the rough and tumble world of Westeros, everything is on the table. Beheadings, hangings, the occasional skull cracking — but nothing was used to illustrate the world's brutality quite like sexual violence.

Tim Lindberg does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. The U. House of Representatives voted on July 19, , to enshrine same-sex marriage into law with a bipartisan vote — all Democratic representatives voted in favor, joined by 47 Republican colleagues. The Respect for Marriage Act , as it is called, would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law that defines marriage as the legal union between a man and a woman. The bill faces an uncertain fate in the closely divided Senate — so far, five Republicans out of 50 have said they would vote for it.

Rachel Treisman. Tammy Baldwin speaks at a May press conference in Washington, D. Congressional Democrats are working to codify same-sex marriage and other rights that they fear are at risk following the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage into law. With a vote, the bill is headed to the Senate. A full list of all of the House Republicans who voted for and against the bill can be found here. If the Respect for Marriage Act passes the Senate and is signed by the president, it will repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, ensuring the recognition of same-sex marriage across the board, providing a definition of marriage for federal purposes to include gay marriage, and prohibiting any person acting under color of state law from "failing to give full effect to an out of state marriage" on the basis of sex, race, gender, or national origin. The 47 Republicans who voted in favor of the bill included a number of Republicans who represent swing districts, including Reps.