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About robw77

A single gay dad who cares. His story can be read here: http://www.imagaysingleparent.com/2013/02/02/rob/ and here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/rob-watson-gay-family_n_4689661.html

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on The Ten Biggest Indecencies Thrust On Gay People

Posted on October 23, 2012 by robw77

Today a blog piece by Kergan Edwards-Stout went viral.  It was a very simple but direct statement actually:  If you plan to vote for Romney and rob gay people of rights and dignity, de-friend me.  Like me, Kergan is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Living, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

Desiderata for the Bullied

Posted on October 21, 2012 by robw77

Yesterday I made an “It Gets Better Video” for the large company at which I work.  Another friend and I got the project going several months ago, which culminated in our video shoot yesterday.  We looked for others in our … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on the Aspect of “Ex Gay Therapy” That No One is Talking About

Posted on October 13, 2012 by robw77

One of the most disturbing aspects of so called “ex gay reparative therapy” is the one that no one is talking about directly.  Granted, every aspect stinks about “reparative therapy”.  None of it is based on science, nothing about it … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Family

Posted on October 13, 2012 by robw77

By guest blogger Andrea Rose Free I am 27-years-old, born and raised in Oregon, and I’m a lesbian. In school, I knew two girls a couple of grades behind me: Andrea and Mavis. I would say both girls were ‘friendly … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Heterosexual Family and Friends on National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2012 by robw77

Today is National Coming Out Day.  I know this does not mean a lot to most of you, nor should it. You have been able to take for granted that you could be who you are, and you have been … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter for National Coming Out Day….Abridged

Posted on October 11, 2012 by robw77

An Open Letter for National Coming Out Day....Abridged

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Marriage Equality — It Takes Four Minutes

Posted on October 10, 2012 by robw77

The Definition of Marriage with John Corvino

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I Saw So Much Love

Posted on October 7, 2012 by robw77

Good Signs Sunday All Good Signs Sunday graphics are free to pass around, or post on your web site or blog. Image by Ono Kono

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Tea on a Monday

Posted on October 5, 2012 by robw77

We could all hear the call and when she hung up,  there was an awkwardness that seem to just hang in the Monday morning office air She tried to hold back the tear as she looked out her  window, I could … Continue reading →

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Cruel Does Not Equal Cool. (What those tempted to bully should know)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by robw77

Cruel does not equal Cool. (What those tempted to bully should know)

This is the mantra of the Rainbow Berets. To join the Rainbow Beret team, click the photo and like the Rainbow Beret Facebook page. Declare yourself to be an ally to the bullied, and an advocate against bullying. Talk to others in your community about doing the same. Full article is here: https://evolequals.com/2012/09/30/a-gay-dad-proposes-a-plan-against-bullying-the-rainbow-berets/

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