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Tag Archives: marriage equality
May We All ‘Choose Love’
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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Tagged children of gay families, gay families, gay marriage, marriage equality, politics, Supreme Court
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Election 2012 – The Opposite of H8
When Barack Obama won the 2008 election, I took to the streets. I wanted to see reactions to this historic moment. I drove to Jack London Square and found a full-on street party. In fact, driving from Oakland to Berkeley … Continue reading
Dogma as a Smokescreen and Weapon Against Marriage Equality
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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Tagged Catholic Church, gay marriage, marriage equality, rant, Washington
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The Long, Slow Death of Dumb DOMA
A friend in college hipped me to the Syracuse Cultural Workers’ Carry It On Peace Calendar. I’ve purchased them ever since. It features photos, art, and notable anniversaries from social movements both contemporary and historical. For June, they always do … Continue reading
Evolution Happens
If you go back and look at the tape of then VP-candidate Joe Biden during the vice presidential debate, when he answered the question about same-sex marriage, you can hear in his cadence that he was following a script. Yes, … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights, gay, marriage equality, President Obama, Vice-President Biden
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The Divide and Conquer Project
During the Prop. 8 campaign four years ago, I received a mailer from the Yes on 8 folks which featured black religious figures on one side and then-presidential candidate Barack Obama on the other. It contained quotes like these: “Marriage … Continue reading
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Tagged african-american, black, gay, marriage equality, NOM, rant
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Marriage Equality and the Turn of the Tide
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
To the Great State of Washington, With Love
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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Tagged gay, gay marriage, lesbian, marriage equality, politics, victory, Washington
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