Tag: Family Values
Prejean and those Family Values
I have written about Carrie Prejan, Miss California, but wanted to add this. We know that those right wing conservatives want to protect the status quo, and what does that mean? Will there ever be an inquiry into those elements
Gay Marriage And Public Opinion
This Forbes.com story provides a number of statistics from polls over time that demonstrate attitudes towards GLBTQ issues. It is a good read. The title is about Gay Marriage, but the polls deal with many aspects of gay acceptance. for
The Failing of Family Values
Mel Gibson’s family values | Salon I wanted to file a note on this article from Salon.com concerning the recent announcement of the failure of the Gibson marriage. Mel Gibson, who has been so outspoken against LGBT people and a
Marriage: From Racial Protection to Equal Protection
This is a really good read about the comparison and contrasts between the ’67 Racial Protection Act and the current Marriage Equality movement. What I found most interesting reading it was the way Religion was used then, to oppose any
An Interview with Maggie Gallagher
Maggie Gallagher: Don’t give up marriage fight! I just posted a commentary to the Boston Edge article claiming “It’s official, the culture war is over.” This linked blog is a great addition to that discussion. Gallagher is the head of
It’s Official: We Won the Culture War. Really?
My partner Brad and I were just having a discussion about this over dinner last evening. he might characterize me as being “the glass half empty” but my point was we are at a very critical juncture in the battle,
Myths and Facts About Marriage Equality
Adele House does a great job debunking some of the myths used to oppose marriage equality. The whole post is great reading and a good resource. Here are a few of  things that I didn’t know but learned from her
When Religious Tradition Meets the 21st Century
Dinah Lord: More Muslim family values:Â Father orders daughter killed because of mini skirt. The high profile marriage equality and anti-discrimination issues highlight the collision of Religion and Civil society. While the arguments used against homosexuality (is are truly the
Students Encouraged to Skip School on ‘Day of Silence’| Christianpost.com
This is one of the saddest stories I have posted to my blog in many ways. From my perspective, as an adult today, this is exactly why we must all, gay or straight, liberal or conservative work to pass adequate
Right-wing Group Invents Oppression by the “Homosexual Agenda”
It is ironic almost that the latest tactic used by the opponents to equal rights for GLBTQ people, is to paint themselves as the victims. Earlier this year, at a public hearing for our county anti-discrimination legislation, opponents blasted it,
