Tag Archives: homophobia

Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Ono Kono

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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Is Homosexuality a “Handicap” ?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by robw77

My mother just turned 86, and my father turned 88. I am now parenting my parents in many ways. This past week, I was working at my parents’ house to move them closer to me so I can care for … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off About Fundamentalists Who Target My Kids

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robw77

As a parent, my job one is the protection and care of my children. It is my job to be vigilant over their self-worth, to keep them physically safe, to show them how to be moral and productive citizens, and … Continue reading →

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Homophobia’s Cruel Mother’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2013 by robw77

It was the Friday before Mother’s Day. I had published a blog piece on the nature of Mother’s Day and the celebration of all who feel mother love running through their souls. I was finishing up a high-tech piece at … Continue reading →

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The Lynching of a Butterfly and the Modern Mob

Posted on January 29, 2013 by robw77

As a Dad, I cannot fathom the horrific pain that Jadin Bell’s parents must be experiencing.  I ache for them. The officials are calling the possible impending death of young Jadin an attempted “suicide”.  It was not a suicide; it … Continue reading →

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They Permanently Sidelined “Homophobia”: The Five Reasons I Am Glad It’s Gone

Posted on December 15, 2012 by robw77

 I was not happy about it at first.  It was several weeks ago when it happened.  The word “homophobia” was casually in play within  American conversations, playing its part, when YANK!  Out of nowhere, timeout was called.  It was out … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 15, 2012 by robw77

“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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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Tweeny-vision and the Bully Playground

Posted on September 2, 2012 by robw77

Jasmyn Smith committed suicide.  According to her family and friends, she had endured “a year and a half of being heavily bullied, both at school and online”. She was…eleven. I cannot stand that this happened.  I cannot stand that she … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad’s Thoughts on Being Restricted from Making My Kids “Ex-gay”

Posted on August 14, 2012 by robw77

Updated: This now has been signed into law in California.  California has passed yet another bill in the effort to create a state where truly the society is affirming and equal for all.   This bill has the added objective of … Continue reading →

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