Category Archives: Prejudice

A Gay Dad’s Letter to the Evangelical Christians Who Recruited Him When He Was Nine Years Old

Posted on July 25, 2014 by robw77

The headline pissed me off when I read it in my news feed.   “Evangelical Group Plans to Convert Children as Young As Five at Portland Parks”. As a dad, an interest group, any interest group, going after kids is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Family, Prejudice, Religion | 10 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Thoughts on Why Ian Thorpe’s Coming Out Was So Important

Posted on July 17, 2014 by robw77

Last weekend, Ian Thorpe, who Australian politician Penny Wong called her country’s “greatest Olympian ”, came out as a gay man.  In doing so, he follows in the footsteps of a number of brave public celebrities and a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hatred, Prejudice | 6 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Lesson from His Son Regarding the Hobby Lobby Decision: “Scream Like a Girl”

Posted on July 10, 2014 by robw77

“Dad, you are going to need to scream like a little girl!” My head whirled in Jesse’s direction and my mouth dropped.  Did that condescendingly sexist remark really come out of the mouth of my beloved son? It was all … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Equality, Family, Mixing religion and politics, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | 14 Comments

A Gay Dad Tribute to a Mom Mourning the Loss of Her Daughter, as Her Transgender Son Emerges

Posted on June 26, 2014 by robw77

I met Lex in March of this year.   My co-host of the radio show Out in Santa Cruz let me know we would be interviewing a transgender man who was going to read his poetry on the air.   Even … Continue reading →

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Thank You Eva Marie Saint for Teaching Me Pride, Long Before There Was a Parade

Posted on June 24, 2014 by guestposting600

Guest blog by Dana StarSong Sullivan, with Rob Watson I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s.  There was no such thing as an LGBT Pride parade, there were no festivals, no parties.  It could be argued that there was … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Offers Governor Rick Perry a Twelve-Step Recovery Program for His Homosexuality Problem

Posted on June 19, 2014 by robw77

If you are gay, and you are wishing upon a star, it is probably not a good idea for it to be the Lone Star of Texas.  This past week, that particular entity has been more than a little dim … Continue reading →

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An Evol= Video of Compassion Saves a Gay Man From Suicide:  a Coming Out Story

Posted on June 15, 2014 by guestposting600

 Guest blog by Alan Digges   I wanted to write this article in hopes that it will bring peace to the LGBTQ’s who are suffering right now, or those that have been horribly rejected by certain groups of people because … Continue reading →

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Saying Good-bye to My Dad and Fathers Day as I Have Known It

Posted on June 11, 2014 by robw77

  Eleven years ago, I joined the ranks of honorees for Father’s Day.   The previous July, my son Jason was born and put into my arms.  The first Father’s Day for me was quiet with plenty of attention from friends … Continue reading →

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How My Eleven Year Old Son Taught Me That Having a Gay Character in ‘Train Your Dragon’ is Important

Posted on June 10, 2014 by guestposting600

Guest post by Mindy Forsythe.  Mindy is also the adoptive mom in the evolequals story   The Real True Story About How Parents Adopted Out Their Child When He Told Them He Was Gay   My eleven year old son Mason has … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Nancy Grace Over Her Anita Bryant Fiction

Posted on June 5, 2014 by robw77

A few months ago, I appreciated Nancy Grace’s perspective.  News media were reporting that a woman named Jessica Dutro had killed her little boy because she thought he might be gay.  As a gay dad, I hurt for the little … Continue reading →

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