Category Archives: Civil Rights

An Open Letter for National Coming Out Day….Abridged

Posted on October 11, 2012 by robw77

Please also see the full letter on evoL=

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Gay Christians, Hatred, Living, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice | Tagged equality, heterosexuals coming out, national coming out day | 1 Comment

Marriage Equality — It Takes Four Minutes

Posted on October 10, 2012 by robw77

The Definition of Marriage with John Corvino

Posted in Civil Rights, Marriage equality | 1 Comment

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

Posted in Civil Rights, Good Signs, Marriage equality, Politics | Tagged gay couples, love, Marriage equality, same-sex couples, Wade Kach | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Civil Rights, Gay Christians, Living, Marriage equality, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged gay office worker, hypocritical, tea | 8 Comments

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

Posted on October 4, 2012 by robw77

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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Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Prejudice, Reparative Therapy, US Politics | Tagged anti-bullying, bullying, gay, rainbow berets | 1 Comment

A Gay Dad Proposes a Plan Against Bullying: The Rainbow Berets

Posted on September 30, 2012 by robw77

There have been times of war when conventional forces were not enough. Situations were too complicated and too tenuous in a fragile balance. It was in these moments, that a special force was sent in to perform functions that emphasized … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Mixing religion and politics, News, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged bully prevention, bullying, Gabor Mate, Gordon Neufeld, Rainbow beret, rainbow berets, teen help, why teens commit suicide | 4 Comments

Civil Unions Not Equal

Posted on September 30, 2012 by robw77

Good Signs Sunday This was inspired by the question from Rita Mayfield (Illinois House Democrat) “I’m still not clear on why they feel the need for marriage when you’ve got civil unions.” Here’s your answer Rita. All Good Signs Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Good Signs, Marriage equality | Tagged back of the bus, civil rights, equality, gay marriage, marriage rights | 2 Comments

The Waste of Time Named Ann Coulter

Posted on September 26, 2012 by robw77

From a blog piece on the Huffington Post

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Posted in Civil Rights, Hatred, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged Ann Coulter, anti-gay, Marriage equality | 7 Comments

The Abuse Stops Here! The Ryan Kendall Story

Posted on September 25, 2012 by robw77

Ryan Kendall tells about the suffering he endured after years of reparative therapy. “This psychological abuse nearly destroyed my life, and for me, it resulted in drug abuse, homelessness, and thoughts of suicide that lasted a decade.” Please take a … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Prejudice, Reparative Therapy, US Politics | Tagged LGBT issues, psychological abuse, reparative therapy | 4 Comments

I Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on September 24, 2012 by robw77

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 it came to their … Continue reading →