Monthly Archives: October 2013

NOM Invades California with a Petition Drive Attacking Transgender Teens

Posted on October 31, 2013 by robw77

Please share this with your California acquaintances. The National Organization for Marriage is attempting another Prop 8 style attack on California. Their paid petition gathers are on the streets of California now telling falsehoods to get citizens to sign their … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ayudar a mantener a los niños fuera de las duchas de las chicas, help keep boys out of girls' showers, National Organization for Marriage, Proposition 8, transgender petition drive, transgender teens in California | 29 Comments

Defriended Part 2-My Letter to the Pastor

Posted on October 28, 2013 by allydavidstevens

The response to my piece about my brother’s wedding and the subsequent defriending I experienced has been overwhelming. Profoundly touching has been the number of LGBTQ folks who have said things like, “I wish I had a brother like you,” … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Thanks Universal Studio’s CEO for Ending Bill & Ted’s Homophobic Adventure

Posted on October 25, 2013 by robw77

Universal Studios Hollywood has pulled the plug on the Bill & Ted 2013 Halloween hijinks. Those shenanigans centered around a cliché-ridden, scantily clad “gay” Superman in numerous homophobia-inspiring situations. The show portrayed gay men as sexual predators and vapid hedonists … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bill & Ted 2013 Halloween, gay dad, gay Superman, George Takei, GLAAD, Jamie Lee Curtis Taete, Jim Hill, Larry Kurzwell, Rob Watson, Scott Weitz, Universal Studios Hollywood, Vice, Wilson Cruz | 5 Comments

A Belated Invitation to Chris Christie to Dan and Mike’s Fabulous Wedding

Posted on October 14, 2013 by robw77

The Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage a few months ago were heartwarming and affirming of marriage evolution, but they did not provide true equality and fairness. In some places for same-sex couples, there are weddings, in others there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chris Christie, Dan Osorio, equality, gay wedding, Michael Hall, New Jersey marriage equality, New Jersey supreme court, right side of history, Rob Watson, same sex marriage | 3 Comments

Unwavering

Posted on October 11, 2013 by allydavidstevens

For my sisters and brothers in the LGBTQ Community on National Coming Out Day

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A Gay Dad Mourns the Loss of Joe Bell, Killed in the Line of Duty of Being a Dad

Posted on October 10, 2013 by robw77

“Making headway, one step at a time”. This was the last communication from Joe Bell on his epic quest to walk across the United States and do everything within his power to end bullying, intolerance and suicide. His journey was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bullying, Colorado, Dad's love, gay teen, homophobia, Jadin Bell, Joe Bell, suicide, Truck accident, Walk for Change | 13 Comments

The Nine Worst Things to Do When Coming Out of the Closet

Posted on October 9, 2013 by robw77

National Coming Out Day is this week. This is an important day not only for those who make the move and come out, but also for everyone else to be aware of the process. It is the process where an … Continue reading →