Articles by: Thomas Waters

PGN-The Philadelphia Gay News. Phila gay news. philly news – When the rape debate hits home

There is only one way to understand how some could refuse a woman the right to make choices about her own body, especially in a case of rape. That is to see the woman’s only value and role in life is to have a full uterus, no matter who the father of the fetus may be. The only thing of importance is that there is a fetus. This mindset isn’t that big of a stretch where, over history, a woman has been considered property much like a slave. Not really like a slave, but an actual slave since the woman was understood to be the property of the husband

August 24, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

Desperate Romney is a Birther!

Since I first studied our political system back in HS Civics, I’ve been such a fan of our two party system. If one party feels they have better solutions to the issues, they can put them forth and campaign on them. Too bad the GOP must not have learned the same civics lesson. They seem in general, and their presidential candidate in particular, hung up on being birthers, and using myth and innuendo to try[Read More…]

August 24, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Election
Who he was as a person.

Who he was as a person.

A third conclusion I would draw is that some pastors (not all) condone hate speech and violence against those with whom you disagree. Sometimes this is couched in or defended as simply preaching from the Bible, but Leisner’s comments can not be misconstrued as reading scripture. They are 100% cultural criticism.

August 15, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general, Same-Sex Marriage

PA LGBT Leader Elected to National Board

I received the below press release today concerning Ted Martin. Ted has been Executive Director of Equality PA for a year or so now. To be honest, it seems like forever, because I just equate EQPA so much with the work he has done with his current board. It is wonderful to have such a good leader at the top of Pennsylvania’s state-wide LGBT organization. This election doesn’t really identify a fully new relationship, as[Read More…]

August 13, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism
Birthin’ Babies and Chick-fil-A: Gender on the brain.

Birthin’ Babies and Chick-fil-A: Gender on the brain.

While this battle isn’t really about us, here we are right in the middle of it, and truly fighting for our lives and for our equality, and we better keep fighting hard, even if it isn’t about us. But I think this distinction is crucial, because it means that even if the abuses against us are done with the intention of harming us personally, we don’t have to take it personally. For example, it isn’t about me, Thomas Waters. It is about some group of folks trying to force their rigid ideas upon everyone else. If I don’t take it personally, I don’t need to defend myself, and who I am. I don’t have to prove that I have a right to be. I can focus all my energy into fighting for Equality, because everyone deserves to be treated equally.

August 13, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, general, Homosexual
Why we lost the chicken war.

Why we lost the chicken war.

Not everyone will agree that we lost, and truly, there is no one refereeing who designates the winner and loser, but it is extremely easy to make a case that says we lost the battle over chicken. Right wing nut, Matt Barber, goes much farther, suggesting that our loss set the gay rights movement way back 20 years. I don’t think that is true, but I do believe what should have been a real positive[Read More…]

August 10, 2012 — 2 comments — general

Some Chickin fun and activism.

they kiss just like we do! Brotherhood!

August 9, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

Poor arguments to dismiss message of Lady Gaga.

This morning I came across an interesting opinion post which attempts to explain why Lady Gag’s song, “Born This Way” is a poor anthem for the LGBTQ community. Actually Alex Gabriel never defines who the anthem is bad for- he never articulates the community he is talking to or for. of sexuality as inborn erase those of us, like me, whose orientation isn’t simple, and it’s ultimately authorizing to see queer people as different by[Read More…]

August 9, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general, Homosexual

Understanding Trans- one story doesn’t fit all.

The linked article is such an awesome read! Two small clips are here: When I tore open the envelope it took my breath away, much like seeing my reflection every morning — the growing pronouncement of my jaw, the square sideburns, the scruff on my cheek, the pecs and biceps ballooning steadily with each workout — I tear up sometimes, I’m so floored by the rightness of it all. I held my birth certificate, my[Read More…]

August 8, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general
Will the real issues surrounding Chick-fil-A get lost in the controversy?

Will the real issues surrounding Chick-fil-A get lost in the controversy?

Now, we have this tug-of-war type struggle for or against a fast food business chain, and in that battle, I’m afraid the important stuff will get lost. So, here is what I find important to the issue:

August 1, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general
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