Newswise — Members of the National Communication Association who study rhetorical and cultural theory, social movements, gender and communication, and queer studies can provide insight on the Supreme Court's rulings for DOMA and Prop 8.

Charles E. Morris III, Ph.D. Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse UniversityDr. Morris’s research interests include rhetorical criticism, GLBTQ rhetorics, public memory, and social protest. He is a co-editor of the recently published anthology, An Archive of Hope: Harvey Milk’s Speech and Writings. Isaac West, Ph.D.Department of Communication Studies, University of IowaDr. West’s research interests include rhetorical, legal, cultural, and queer studies. His most recent book, Transforming Citizenships: Transgender Articulations of the Law (NYU Press) will be published in December 2013.