Category Archives: Family

I Thank You for Changing My Life

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

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The Ten Best Gay Dad-Friendly Movies for Kids

One of a child’s first challenges is to understand his or her own world.  For Gay Dads this presents its own set of issues since much of the material we use with our kids basically ignores our very existence.  Kid’s … Continue reading

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Celebrating My Allies

Celebrating My Allies

LGBT people are in the minority. We always will be. Our allies are the only reason we make progress, they are our life blood. What we are given, we deserve… make no mistake about it. But I am grateful for those who step up to do the right thing when they could as easily step over us and keep on going. This poem is for the special ones in my life…and the special ones in yours.

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The Secret Marriage

“The Secret Marriage” words and music by Sting, adapted from a melody by Hanns Eisler No earthly church has ever blessed our union No state has ever granted us permission No family bond has ever made us two No company … Continue reading

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The Reality of Rape and My Disgust of the Disbelievers

By evoL= Guest Blogger, Wendy Lynn Just like any other morning I was reviewing links and stories on Facebook, and checking in on a page I co-own and admin Support All Gay Rights. I came across one post in particular in my … Continue reading

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Mothers Tell Your Children

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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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Linda Harvey’s Propaganda Pamphlet for Kids

“No, no, no…. Not on my watch…” That was my response when I saw that Linda Harvey, with her band of flying monkeys known as Mission America, was sweeping down from her broomstick to playgrounds near you, distributing her anti-gay … Continue reading

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Evolution of an Ally

Gay people used to make me really nervous. I haven’t always been an ally. I was around gay people all the time without knowing it (most notably my younger brother), but for many years being around someone who was out … Continue reading

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Defriended Over a Wedding, a Straight Man Gains Perspective (Video)

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The Bully Pulpit by Guest Blogger, Jeffrey C. Sherman

Jeffrey C. Sherman is a writer, producer, director and composer for film and television.  From Wikipedia: “An older term within the U.S. Government, a bully pulpit is a public office or other position of authority of sufficiently high rank that … Continue reading

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