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Father’s Day as a childless gay man.

Trans issues have been as much in the queer news as marriage equality, and today is one of two days which seem to focus in gender roles: Father’s Day. When I came out to my grandmother, she was very supportive, but she expressed sadness that I wouldn’t have children and then when I was her age, I wouldn’t have kids or grandkids- that my family would shrink over time instead of being expanded by births.[Read More…]

June 15, 2014 Comments are Disabled general
Can Pride help us refocus LGBTQ efforts?

Can Pride help us refocus LGBTQ efforts?

The idea of “winning” and beating down our opponents is a powerful desire that many appreciate. And here I am claiming that it is the wrong way to go. Empowering people is the real path to success, even if it is hard at some points to see the progress or success it is causing.

June 14, 2014 Comments are Disabled Gay Pride, general
Thomas’ 10 Tips for Getting the Most from Pride

Thomas’ 10 Tips for Getting the Most from Pride

Remember that the real value of Pride, isn’t just what happens at Pride or during Pride month, but the value is found in the ways we carry that celebration, energy, resolve, self awareness and love into the entire rest of the year and all aspects of our life! Now, get out there and make the most of Pride!

June 12, 2014 Comments are Disabled Gay Pride, general
A Gay Man Sees Noises Off!

A Gay Man Sees Noises Off!

Noises Off! is one hilariously insane comedy that ought to have even the grumpiest curmudgeon belly laughing.

June 11, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Review

Boswell, History, and Women

There was one element of Boswell’s preface I didn’t mention in my previous post because it deserves commentary of its own. Even Boswell devotes less than 100 words even though it is really a huge deal. He puts it this way; History was written by men about men, and where women are mentioned, it is generally peripherally. In a big way therefore, any discussion about the Bible and homosexuality, isn’t really about Sexual Orientation or[Read More…]

Boswell, History, and Theology: the preface.

So often, the preface isn’t all that important, and it is easy to skip ahead to where the actual book begins and start reading, but in the case of Boswell’s “Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century,” that would be a mistake. The premise laid out within his preface is crucially important to grasp , and so I want to devote[Read More…]

June 7, 2014 Comments are Disabled Queer Look at the Bible
Equality PA Thanks Gov. Corbett for Letting Love Win

Equality PA Thanks Gov. Corbett for Letting Love Win

Ted Martin, Executive Director: “Marriage matters to all families, and we rejoice with them today.” Harrisburg – Gov. Tom Corbett announced today that he will not appeal the summary judgment overturning Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage. Executive Director of Equality PA, Ted Martin reacted to the Governor’s decision: “We sincerely thank Gov. Corbett for allowing this judgment to stand. Words cannot express what this means to the loving couples and families in Pennsylvania who have[Read More…]

May 21, 2014 Comments are Disabled Same-Sex Marriage
BREAKING: “Love wins in PA!” Judge Knocks Down Ban on Same Sex Marriage in PA

BREAKING: “Love wins in PA!” Judge Knocks Down Ban on Same Sex Marriage in PA

Harrisburg – Today Judge Jones announced his decision that the Pennsylvania ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional. Pending appeal from the state, Jones’ decision will allow all loving couples in Pennsylvania the freedom to marry. Ted Martin, Executive Director for Equality PA commented on Judge Jones decision: “It’s always a good day in PA when love wins. Equality PA members have been waiting for this day for a long time, and we thank Judge Jones[Read More…]

May 20, 2014 3 comments general, Same-Sex Marriage
Pennsylvania and Marriage Equality: Me and my legal husband.

Pennsylvania and Marriage Equality: Me and my legal husband.

I’ve been online for the past 40 minutes awaiting the ruling regarding same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania and a little over six minutes ago, Twitter lit up with announcements that the judge had ruled Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. AS of this moment, there has been no stay requested or granted, suggesting that marriage licenses may be available very soon. Several Pennsylvania counties were making arrangements to be ready earlier today. The ACLU has announced[Read More…]

May 20, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Getting Married!, Same-Sex Marriage
Progressive Pennsylvania: Get Out and Vote Tomorrow!

Progressive Pennsylvania: Get Out and Vote Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, get out and vote! Support progressive candidates and help turn Pennsylvania around.

May 19, 2014 1 comment Activism, general