Tag Archives: same sex marriage

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

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robw77

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 →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Equality, Hatred, News, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged David Ermold, david Moore, Hate industry, Homophobia for profit, James Yates, Kim Davis, Liberty Counsel, remarriage, Rowan County, same sex marriage, William Smith Jr | 28 Comments

My Christmas Card to the Family with Two Dads Who Gave Up All Their Christmas Presents to a Group of LGBT Homeless Youth

Posted on December 22, 2014 by robw77

Years ago when my partner and I were deciding whether or not to have kids, we made two lists. The first was a “cons” list. On that list were all the pragmatic reasons why it would be difficult. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Family, Living, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged charity, christmas spirit, ENDA, feeling of christmas, giving spirit, giving up your christmas gifts, Homeless teens, lgbt employment rights, LGBT youth, same sex marriage | 14 Comments

My Open Letter to the Two Gay Dads, Parents to One of the Most Special Boys in the World

Posted on October 29, 2014 by robw77

It all started with a haircut. Chad, a 22 year old young man, not out about his sexuality, got into Wayne’s chair at a salon. After discovering a sincere enjoyment of each other, they went on a date a week … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Living, Marriage equality | Tagged adoptive parents, children medicine, gay dads. maple syrup urine disease, life threatening illnesses for kids, msup, same sex marriage, tough challenges | 6 Comments

A Survival Guide for Christians Who Have Been Fighting Against Marriage Equality

Posted on October 24, 2014 by robw77

Many of us have been in the Marriage Equality war for a long, long time. I remember a drag queen host taking the microphone at San Jose Pride about a dozen years ago. She saw a group with “Freedom to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Family, Gay Christians, Marriage equality, News, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged bible and marriage equality, christian principles, Dani Hawkins, guide for anti-gays, Idaho marriages, Justin Sease, love, loving your neighbor, Melanie Sease, same sex marriage | 56 Comments

A Gay Dad Takes on the Frozen-Hating Mormon Grandmother

Posted on February 27, 2014 by robw77

Last week a self defined Mormon grandmother named Kathryn Skaggs wrote a blog in an effort to alert the world that the movie Frozen was targeting children with a “gay agenda”. In a sense, she was not alone in seeing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Disney, Elsa in Frozen, Frozen, gay agenda in movies, gay dad, Kathryn Skaggs, Let it Go, Rob Watson, same sex marriage, SSM, Well Behaved Mormon Woman | 152 Comments

New Rights? Special Rights? No. The Same Rights.

Posted on December 21, 2013 by robw77

A quote from the judge who ruled for marriage equality in Utah

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged gay marriage, new rights, opposite sex marriage, same sex marriage, special rights, Utah | 7 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 Gay Dad Sounds Off on the Gutless Who Mask Bigotry as “Religious Freedom”

Posted on September 6, 2013 by robw77

A wedding is one of the most popular and revered fixtures of modern culture. Children, particularly girls, are led to romanticize it. Television shows build whole ratings-grabbing boosts around their fictional renditions of it. Weddings are loved, they are hated, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Klein, Betty Odgaard, gay marriage, Gortz Haus Gallery, Religious Freedom, Reynolds v. United States, Rob Watson, same sex marriage, Sweet Cakes by Melissa | 57 Comments

When the Same Sex Couple in the Family Are the Kids, Not the Parents

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robw77

To hear the anti-gay crowd describe it, the concept of “family” is a narrow one. While claiming it to be “traditional,” their idea of family seems to be Adam and Eve stepping out of the Garden of Eden and right … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Living, Marriage equality, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged Caring for elderly, Family, gay dad, gay son, LGBT family, Marriage equality, Rob Watson, same sex marriage | 16 Comments

The Ten Questions You Should Answer Before Entering into Same Sex Marriage

Posted on November 12, 2012 by robw77

We have turned a corner on the question of same sex marriage. In this last year more states have extended basic civil rights to LGBT Americans, including California, thanks to a landmark SCOTUS decision, and the trend is not likely … Continue reading →