Author Archives: Ono Kono

About Ono Kono

I am an outspoken straight ally and feminist Christian. I also speak out against the abuses of churches and religions.

The plight of refugee children: deplorable facilities in the U.S.

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Ono Kono

While our government engages in political squabbles, we throw the most vulnerable children into dangerous facilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Corruption, Fail!, Hatred, News, Prejudice | Tagged concentration camps, immigrants, migrants, refugee children, refugees, vulnerable children | 2 Comments

A year later, and we’re still monsters

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Ono Kono

I am sitting here inundated by a tsunami of tears. Last night I spoke to my friend Suzanne about the children, and I couldn’t stop shaking. I came home and watched Rachel Maddow reduced to tears and I cried uncontrollably. I made the mistake of opening Twitter this morning and was inundated with messages about the abuse our country is perpetrating on innocent children. I let that sink in. OUR COUNTRY. We are a country of monsters. If we do that to innocent children, we are capable of further monstrous acts. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Corruption, Family, Hatred, Prejudice | Tagged asylum, detention centers, refugees | 2 Comments

Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Ono Kono

Originally posted on evoL =:
by Ono Kono Two decades ago, I was unaware of the struggle of LGBT people. Back then, I was a busy working Mom, juggling career and family. I cared about others, but I was asleep when…

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12 June: a vigil in Astoria

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Ono Kono

I reblogged this on evol=, to balance my bloody thoughts. Thank you for this beautiful blog tribute.

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Until Gun Laws Change, Make Them See

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Ono Kono

Their big guns say … after all it’s just another blood-spattered day. Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, gun control/guns, Hatred, News, Politics, Violence | Tagged blood on their hands, congress, gun violence, inaction, lawmakers, NRA, senate | 1 Comment

Dear Congress, thirty thousand plus and rising

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Ono Kono

Dear Congress, Thirty thousand plus and rising. How many more will lose their lives? What is the magic number? When do you stop craving their gun money? 14 dead, 22 wounded in San Bernardino, California I want to know, how … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, gun control/guns, Hatred, News, Politics, Violence | Tagged corrupt congress, Corruption, gun control lobby, lobbyists, mass killing, NRA, shootings | 13 Comments

Orlando you have my heart

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ono Kono

I constantly worry for the safety of my girls (my daughter and her partner). They are publicly open about their relationship — I fear it puts them in danger, even in Seattle. Yesterday’s events reminded me again that this world is not safe for my precious ones. Continue reading →

Posted in gun control/guns, Hatred, News, Prejudice, Violence | Tagged LGBT violence, Orlando shooting, religious rhetoric, Terrorism | 3 Comments

Freedom Reigns Over Hate

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Ono Kono

Let’s pause to celebrate another victory, where human rights wins over hate. Scott Lively’s race to spread hatred around the world has been stopped in Uganda! Let freedom reign high, but the vigilance to keep hatred from ruling and ruining … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Equality, Hatred, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged courts, gay rights, human-rights, lgbt rights, religious bigotry in Uganda, Rick Warren, Scott Lively, Uganda | 2 Comments

If God Would Write

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Ono Kono

After reading a letter from Pastor Philip Hoppe and St. Paul’s Lutheran Congregation to one of their members named Scott, I wondered how God would write a letter to them about their sins. Here’s what came to me. First the … Continue reading →