[X-Post from Facebook] For those that know me well, you would know some of these truths about me: (1) I’m honest (sometimes to a fault); (2) I may not like what you have to say, but I’ll listen (knowing that you are probably not going to like what I’m going to say when you listen); … Continue reading Attacking Our LGBTQ+ Youth
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(A recent Facebook post by our current mayor, Maher Maso prompted me to write my letter today.) Let me start by saying, that my adopted home of Frisco is one of the best cities to live in (not just by my standards, but by organizations that analyze these types of claims). While this letter may appear … Continue reading An Open Letter to the NCAA
Disclaimer: I am not a sports person, and I don't know all the correct terms for football, or for most sports for that matter. I'm happy with that, and it is with a great level of discomfort that I venture into this sports-world. As the title may suggest, this post has to do with athletes … Continue reading Gay Football, What?
I am not a big proponent of boycotts. I tend to think that they don't work, but when a business comes out as anti-gay, anti-woman, etc. I try to at least do my part to support that. I do believe businesses have the right to hold beliefs based on their owners, and those businesses live … Continue reading Ciao Barilla
On October 11, 2009, I marched the streets of Washington D.C. as part of the National Equality March. I didn’t march just for the visibility that over a hundred thousand people would bring to the streets of our Capitol. I also didn’t march for the speakers that would greet us at the Capitol Building. Nor did … Continue reading Why I marched
Supporters of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans from every race, class, faith and community are mobilizing for a National Equality March on October 11, 2009, in Washington, D.C. The single demand of the march is clear: “Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states. We will accept … Continue reading National Equality March October 2009
Speaking of marches, the big one that is being planned for 2009 is the National Equality March scheduled for October 10-11, 2009 in Washington D.C. From the website: On October 10-11, 2009, we will gather in Washington DC from all across America to let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal … Continue reading National Equality March
Stonewall Inn, New York City (courtesy of WikiPedia) On June 28 many GLBT Americans will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots, the beginning of the modern day gay rights movement. Many GLBT organizations across America will come together in honor and remembrance of the brave men and women who took this fight … Continue reading Remembering Stonewall