Tag Archives: Equality

The Changing Environment of LGBT Activism

Then Walker handed down his prop 8 ruling, and everything started to shift. Imagine if there were 50 there without much organization, how big of a crowd could have been gathered if there was a major push to create a

Is There LGBT Equality in Massachusetts?

The linked blog post by Tom Lang below is a wonderful read, and talks about something I’ve written about from a general perspective before. Same-sex marriage equality is critically important to some parts of the LGBT community, but it, in

L+G+B+T: Does it Matter?

The method for dealing with lies and misinformation has to be to counter them by calling out the lies and offering real information instead. L+G+B+T matters when we all raise our voices together against any of the weapons of lies

It Really Isn’t About Marriage

For Ken, it was about showing up. What will it be for you?

Could Republicans Steal the GLBTQ Vote or Destroy Any Chance of a GLBTQ Coalition?

Republicans don't have to become gay friendly to do this either. They can still oppose all other gay, lesbian, bisexual, or trans rights, leaving the community still disempowered and victimized by our culture and political system.

The Mormon Church’s Line in the Sand

We can say this is hate-based and use the catchy "NoH8," but in doing so, our attempt to reframe the battle as one of love vs hate misses the mark. They are winning the battle when it comes to framing

When we will stop asking for what we won’t get?

That new direction is one of real engagement, every day. Come out. Be out, and live out and proud. Let your families, and friends, and coworkers and others know why equality matters to you. Go and see your legislators. Sit

There Is No Wrong Time for a March

I’ve written several times that the timing of the March is a problem. And I still think that, but on the other hand, is there really any wrong time to march for our rights? Easy answer: No! The conservatives are

The Other Side of the National March on Washington Debate

I can't imagine taking that experience away from a new generation of activist, but I also can't see how having the experience is enough to warrant it when there is so much at stake this year. With the election in

Tips on Participating in a Political Kiss-In

This coming Saturday, your presence is requested- actually more than your presence- your participation is needed for the National Kiss-In. Are you free? come on- all the cool kids are doing it! The link below offers a set of invaluable