Gay Rights
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Gay People Are Part Of Every Family
I was reminded this week of a truism. Gay people are a part of every family. One of the chief bullies from my high school years has a gay brother in a long-term committed relationship with his partner. Good for the brother. That fact intersects with my life, and to be honest, I hope that… Continue reading
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Conservative Outrage Over Bad Bunny: “The Lady Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks”
I think it is most telling and rather entertaining to follow the statements and mental gymnastics that occur in the far-right when it comes to their obsession with attacking gay rights. Republican Congressman Brian Babin, while attending the Family Research Council’s National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance on February 4th, during a prayer, thanked God… Continue reading
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Letter From Home: Heartstopper And Hancock 1/23/26
Last fall, at Barnes & Noble, thanks to a large display near an entrance to the bookstore, I first became aware of Alice Oseman, and the Heartstopper series. Several books of her work were prominently displayed, and I spent a few minutes reading a bit and exploring the overall tone and mission of them. Heartstopper… Continue reading
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Supreme Court Rejects Revisiting Gay Marriage, Homophobe Loses Decade-Long Hate-Filled Journey
I admit to having felt part relief and part disbelief with the news headline that splashed on my newsfeed today. I simply could not fathom that we are even needing to again swat down the hatemongers when it comes to gay marriage. The headlines from multiple news sources basically read the same. The Supreme Court… Continue reading
