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One Perspective of the Stonewall movie controversy.

One Perspective of the Stonewall movie controversy.

Mark Segal, the publisher of Philadelphia Gay News has written a valuable op-ed for The Advocate that I encourage everyone to read. Mark makes a number of great points which I’ll summarize below, but in my opinion, he misses something crucial about the recent controversy, and I’ll speak to that towards the end of my post. Those speaking for and against the boycott so far weren’t there. Mark adds valuable first-person information as someone who[Read More…]

August 17, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

Calling my husband, “husband.”

For me, one of the smallest results of the recent Supreme Court marriage equality decision, is that I’ve started to refer to my husband in conversations, as “husband.” We had been together for 15 years prior to getting married, and married for about a year when the decision came down earlier this summer.  Previously, even after getting married, I was more likely to use the word “partner.”  My rationale was that we had been together[Read More…]

August 6, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — general, Getting Married!

Perspective.

I’m writing from the observation deck as our cruise ship sails towards Juneau Alaska. About 100 LGBTQ persons are turned into squealing children as we watch whales frolicking in the water around the ship. Everything outside in my view is breathtaking.  At moments, advocating for LGBTQ Rights seems so daunting and intense. Full equality is essential, and yet at a moment like this, as I look out on glacier, forest and ocean, everything falls into[Read More…]

August 4, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general
Why Santorum Matters

Why Santorum Matters

The Rachel Maddow interview with Rick Santorum is getting discussed, but mostly to celebrate Maddow schooling him in Civics. But Santorum said some very important things that are worth being aware of.

July 24, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Election, general
This Week in HIV/AIDS July 18, 2015

This Week in HIV/AIDS July 18, 2015

Ending the epidemic of HIV is actually very simple: frequent testing; following safer sex practices; and for those who are positive, adhering to treatments so that your viral load remains undetectable.

July 18, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — general, HIV/AIDS
Are Delta Foundation Problems Limited to Transparency?

Are Delta Foundation Problems Limited to Transparency?

Delta Foundation has been embroiled in controversy this Pride season. It appears little Delta says can be taken as accurate information and their problems are greater than a lack of transparency.

July 7, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Gay Pride, general
This week in HIV/AIDS, July 6, 2015

This week in HIV/AIDS, July 6, 2015

A recent study in monkeys is being touted as great news and a real break through when it comes to finding a vaccine to protect people from being infected with HIV. The quote here is from a report on latinoshealth.com: … the research team has incorporated the vaccine in monkeys by means of adenovirus 26, a common cold virus, to help develop antibodies. A second vaccine containing a surface protein of HIV is then added.[Read More…]

July 6, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — general, HIV/AIDS
Website changes for thomascwaters.com.

Website changes for thomascwaters.com.

I’m pleased to say, thomascwaters.com isn’t going anywhere and I’ll keep blogging as long as I have readers and opinions I believe are worth sharing.

July 4, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — general
Freedom Isn’t Free: Thoughts for Independence Day

Freedom Isn’t Free: Thoughts for Independence Day

I am however, going to become a broken record telling all my readers why it is crucial to turn out and vote in every election. Because Freedom is free, and the cost of freedom is voting.

July 4, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, Vote!
What Should Equality PA Focus in the Next Five Years?

What Should Equality PA Focus in the Next Five Years?

While it advances an end to discrimination, Equality PA has begun the process of asking, “What’s next?” To answer this important, strategic question, they need your input.

June 30, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies
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