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Preaching as Hate Speech

Preaching as Hate Speech

This pastor doesn’t intend to be so hateful (even as he is). Rather, his intention is to identify gays and lesbians as “accepting a lifestyle” in a very very Old Testament type of way. He is perpetuating a myth that isn’t based in any reality. That doesn’t keep it from being hate speech or harmful.

March 10, 2014 Comments are Disabled American Theocracy: Analyzing the Religious Right, general, Homosexual
Language and the Transgender Community

Language and the Transgender Community

Language for trans persons is not only a challenge to those who strive to maintain heteronormativity and the status quo. Even the medical profession is complicit. Opening up to a greater selection of terms for trans persons is also a challenge to the gay and lesbian community which has for the longest time, wanted to see things in another dichotomy.

March 10, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues
The problem with hookups.

The problem with hookups.

Addiction or not, what Brathwaite describes doing is exactly what more gay men need to do- make a choice and get honest with themselves about what they want. Step off the rat race of looking for intimacy in a hookup environment!

March 9, 2014 1 comment general
The Business Argument for Full LGBTQ Equality and Rights

The Business Argument for Full LGBTQ Equality and Rights

The quote below is from an amici brief filed regarding the court case in Utah re: same-sex marriage,and pulled from this this story: “State laws and constitutions that deny marriage to gay and lesbian citizens are bad for our businesses …. Our success is dependent upon the welfare and morale of all employees, without distinction. This forced differential treatment – imposed by state law – of similarly situated employees interferes with our business and professional[Read More…]

March 7, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies
Bridal Shower Sans Bride

Bridal Shower Sans Bride

For the last person at work who got married, my coworkers held a bridal shower, but in our case there was no bride. So for Brad and me they had a celebration luncheon. Whatever name gets attached, it was a memorable and touching experience. Time after time, as Brad and I move through this journey to being spouses, I am reminded how getting married is far more than a legal recognition of our relationship. We[Read More…]

March 5, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Getting Married!, Same-Sex Marriage
Jared Leto and Transgender Voice

Jared Leto and Transgender Voice

How do we bring more trans voices, real trans voices to the general public? How do we allow trans persons the power to present themselves?

March 5, 2014 Comments are Disabled general

Why the Public Library

the short version is this: the public library is a foundational institution of freedom. Librarians have been on the front lines protecting privacy and the freedom of expression, assembly, and speech. Libraries serve as a space where many young guys and gals found books and images that helped them come to terms with their own blossoming sexual identity.

March 4, 2014 1 comment general, Getting Married!
The NFL is Watching Arizona

The NFL is Watching Arizona

As we look towards the upcoming draft and what will happen with Michael Sam, we now see the NFL as well as their Arizona franchise speak out against the AZ anti-gay discrimination law.

February 26, 2014 Comments are Disabled Activism, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies
Why Is Jack Running for Governor?

Why Is Jack Running for Governor?

Wagner also strikes me as an out-dated type of politician who would serve the people of the commonwealth best by simply staying out of politics. As recently as his race for Pittsburgh mayor, he labeled himself as a pro-life democrat, and while his stance on LGBTQ issues has improved immensely from his days on Pittsburgh City Council, he is far from being a progressive.

February 25, 2014 1 comment general
Follow up: Racist Action at Mississippi University

Follow up: Racist Action at Mississippi University

We must never stop demanding our legal rights and full equality, yet we must also continue to strive for full acceptance culturally, in our neighborhoods, in the cities and towns where we live, our, our schools, our places of employment and everywhere we go. There are no places where bigotry can be acceptable if real equality is to be ours.

February 23, 2014 Comments are Disabled Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies