As I sit here reflecting on the incredible journey Chris and I have embarked on together, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and love. Today marks our 25th anniversary, a milestone that feels both surreal and incredibly special. From the moment our eyes met, I knew Chris was the one I wanted to… Continue reading
Last year, I posted my submission to the Senate Inquiry to determine if a non-binding marriage plebiscite should be held to determine if marriage equality should be allowed in Australia. The Australian Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee reviewed all the submissions and made its report available in September 2015. While the report contained a… Continue reading
The issue of marriage equality in Australia remains a hot topic. Today, in support of a free vote, I’ve sent the following letter to my local member and each of the Senators for Victoria. I am writing to you to urge you to support a free vote on marriage equality in Parliament as soon as… Continue reading
I missed the deadline (damn timezones) for submitting my comments relating to the Australian Senate Inquiry, so I decided to post it here. Committee Secretary Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 By email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.au Subject: The matter of a popular vote, in the form of a plebiscite… Continue reading
Growing up, we lived our life fairly simply. I didn’t realize that at the time, but I’ve come to appreciate that the summers were a time to be outside playing with your friends, reading a good book out in the back yard under the plum trees, and walking to the fish and chip shop for… Continue reading
From the majority decision of the Supreme Court of the United States written by Justice Kennedy: No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners… Continue reading
On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether my marriage to Chris Moss should be valid in Texas (which it is currently not), and across this great country. Currently, our marriage is recognized in 38 states (plus DC), which means that our relationship has a different legal status depending on which… Continue reading
As a legally ordained minister, I am able to offer my services to officiate wedding and commitment ceremonies. I believe in the freedom of religion, which also means the freedom to have no religion. As a minister of the Universal Life Church, I also believe that as part of my ministry, I should do only… Continue reading
As previously blogged, Bobby and Ian were hitched in Key West on Saturday. I’ve put some pictures up on my Flickr page from this event (and parts of our trip). There are a LOT of pictures, and I’ve only uploaded some of these to Flickr. Here are a couple of my favorite shots from the… Continue reading