Category: Marriage

Celebrating 25 Years of Love, Friendship, and Memories

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...

What Next for Marriage Equality?

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...

Vote on Marriage Equality

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....

Submission to Australian Inquiry Relating to Marriage

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...

dignity in the eyes of the law

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,...

#lovewillwin

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...

Commitment Ceremonies

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....

Not Quite a Shot Gun Wedding

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...

Article: Gay Republicans Soldier On

Gay Republicans Soldier On, One Skirmish at a Time By PATRICK D. HEALY Published: April 17, 2005 BEING a gay Republican has never been easy. But it seems to grow more complicated with every...