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May We All ‘Choose Love’

Posted on March 24, 2013 by gar

At work a long time ago a former office mate of mine, let’s call him Buster, expressed in hushed tones his disapproval of same-sex couples raising kids.  I say hushed tones because another colleague of ours had recently become a … Continue reading →

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Dogma as a Smokescreen and Weapon Against Marriage Equality

Posted on June 7, 2012 by gar

As predicted, and feared, foes of marriage equality in the great state of Washington have filed more than enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot.  The Washington secretary of state office recommends those seeking to put an … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality and the Turn of the Tide

Posted on March 3, 2012 by gar

February was a remarkable month for marriage equality.  Three state legislatures passed bills to allow same-sex couples to marry:  Washington, New Jersey, and Maryland.  In Washington and Maryland, the bills passed by an average of 54%.  This jibes with a … Continue reading →

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To the Great State of Washington, With Love

Posted on February 10, 2012 by gar

Dear Washington, Congratulations!  After much civil, heart felt debate you have swiftly adopted marriage equality for your citizens.  This is a wonderful moment, and you should be rightly proud.  You have now joined an elite club, though we both know … Continue reading →

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Start Spreading the News. . .

Posted on June 25, 2011 by gar

New York makes it legal.  What a sweet victory.  The thing that likely pushed it over the finished line was the “get out of jail free” card added to the bill that exempted religious institutes from having to conduct or … Continue reading →

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