Tag Archives: equality

A Gay Dad Letter to Matthew Shepard

Posted on December 1, 2015 by robw77

Today Matthew Shepard, had he lived, would have been 39 years old. Instead, he forever will be remembered as a gentle looking young 21-year old who left for dead on a cold Wyoming plain, crucified for being gay. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Family, Hatred, Prejudice | Tagged activism, birthday, changing history, Dennis Shepard, equality, hate crimes, HIV, hope, Judy Shepard, male rape, Matthew Shepard, Michele Jouse | 12 Comments

When a Homophobic Cousin Attacked a Woman’s Marriage, He Helped Her Understand What True “Family” Means

Posted on October 6, 2014 by robw77

Once upon a time there were two cousins, Jessica and Robby. They grew up together in the warm and wet Mississippi back lands. They swam, they fished and Jessica loved and respected her cousin. He gave her the sense of … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Equality, Family, Living, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, Politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged AFA, American Family Association, Bryan Fisher, cousins, equality, family betrayal, hate group videos, Lesbian marriage, Mississippi civil rights, Robby Ryker, Transgender marriage | 17 Comments

Anonymous Writes a Secret Blog About Her Lesbian Friend

Posted on April 10, 2014 by robw77

The following is a blog written by someone dear to me, and she asked that the authorship of this stay anonymous. There was this friend I once knew…. I used to know this woman, we were close for years. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cry for help, equality, Lesbian domestic violence, LGBT domestic issues, secret violence | 20 Comments

“Love the Sinner”…um….Yeah, Don’t Give Me That Crap

Posted on January 22, 2014 by robw77

Special Guest Blog by Ken Jansen “I love the color red..but I kinda hate the reddish tint.” Sounds stupid, doesn’t it? Not a lot of sense in that phrase. Same goes for another one, that we hear a lot. “Love … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged equality, Gandhi, gay rights, John 13:34, ken jansen, lgbt, Love one another, Love the Sinner | 164 Comments

A Belated Invitation to Chris Christie to Dan and Mike’s Fabulous Wedding

Posted on October 14, 2013 by robw77

The Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage a few months ago were heartwarming and affirming of marriage evolution, but they did not provide true equality and fairness. In some places for same-sex couples, there are weddings, in others there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chris Christie, Dan Osorio, equality, gay wedding, Michael Hall, New Jersey marriage equality, New Jersey supreme court, right side of history, Rob Watson, same sex marriage | 3 Comments

A Straight Man’s Coming Out Story

Posted on April 27, 2013 by allydavidstevens

This story isn’t about me. Except that it is, because it’s all about me. Maybe some of you can relate to that. I’m the black sheep of the family. The traditional path has always been tough for me to follow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Prejudice | Tagged brotherly love, coming out, coming out to your brother, David Stevens, equality, lgbt rights, life purpose | 24 Comments

A Gay Dad Loses Sleep About His Nigerian LGBT Friend

Posted on April 25, 2013 by robw77

I have a lovely friend. She is a transgender woman who lives in Nigeria. Her dream, at present denied her, is to be a professional dancer and actress. In her heart and in her spirit, she is both. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged equality, Jail the Gays, lgbt persecution, Nicholas Okoh, Nigeria, transgender | 11 Comments

The LGBT Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 17, 2013 by robw77

It was “Dad’s night out” as I watched the end of a huge Hollywood blockbuster. In the movie, a fictional USA was in tatters having just overcome a violent and destructive enemy. Many iconic landmarks had been ruined and lay … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Living, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged ENDA, equality, LGBT Declaration of Independence, lgbt rights, Marriage equality, Rob Watson | 63 Comments

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 →