Category Archives: Civil Rights

A Gay Dad Invites Pope Francis to Friday Dinner to Hang Out With His Family

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

The pope visits America. A gay dad invites him to dinner with his family while he is here. Here is why and what the dad hopes to accomplish. Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Clerk Kim Davis and the Pseudo Christian Martyrs

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

As Kim Davis strives for religious martyrdom, she appears to be less saint and more George Wallace, bringing to mind one of the most shameful moments of the civil rights movements in the sixties. Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off On the Pawn for the Homophobia Industry Refusing to Do Her Job

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

Along the metaphorical highway on the journey to LGBT civil rights, there are many collisions. These are when willful ignorance runs headlong into justice. Few of these are as fascinating as the wreck taking place in Rowan County Kentucky. It … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad’s Open Letter to Those Questioning Whether or Not Caitlyn Jenner is a Hero

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

When I was ten years old, I remember waking up in bed, cuddled up in my sheet from the night before. As I lay there day dreaming, I tucked the sheet around me imagining it to be a flowing ball … Continue reading →

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Would You Invite a Homophobic Judgmental Christian to Your Same Sex Wedding?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

On the Friday of the Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling, the news hit like a rainbow colored Tsunami. As I woke up that morning, I got a message from my friend Kevin of Stop-Homophobia. As one of my marriage equality … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on the Terror Threatening to Be Unleashed on California Families

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

It is time to take the lunatics seriously. I envision it will go something like this: I am exiting a restaurant with my two vibrant and happy 12-year old sons in tow. A pleasantly dressed young man stops us. “Would … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad’s Letter to the Australian Couple Who Threatens Divorce if Marriage Equality is Realized

Posted on June 11, 2015 by

A couple in Australia declare their intention to divorce if marriage equality comes to their country. A gay dad has seen the behavior before — in a temper tantrum thrown by his sons. Continue reading →

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