Category: marriage equality
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Quixote, an elder wedding officiant, joins a group of young lesbians by their campfire, sharing her whiskey and wisdom. Curious about her name, they ask why she chose it. Q trades them a story for a s’more.
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I’ve Waited a Lifetime for this Interview – Part Three
As you know if you read my last few posts, I’ve been asked by a nephew who is a leader in his evangelical church to answer some questions about my life in general, and gay marriage in particular. He asks a series of questions, and I will answer them one…
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I’ve Waited a Lifetime for this Interview – Part Two
As you know if you read yesterday’s post, I’ve been asked by a nephew who is a leader in his evangelical church to answer some questions about my life in general, and gay marriage in particular. He asks a series of questions, and I will answer them one at a…
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LET THE WEDDING BELLS RING
Congratulations, America! I’ve worked a long time for this, and it’s been a bumpy ride along the way. I remember the very first time I heard the phrase, “Gay Marriage”. It was the last weekend in June 2002, and I was registering voters for a mid-term election at Twin Cities…
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We Won!
One year ago social media was suddenly covered with red equality signs. The simple symbol spread quickly, including supportive pictures posted in impressive numbers, and people from all walks of life began to discuss marriage equality, tell their stories, and more importantly, listen. Here is just one of them. Katherine…
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Fred Phelps – Unwilling Gay Ally
Fred Phelps hated fags. I don’t think anyone can dispute this fact. He was nearly rabid on the subject, and some have suggested that he was tossed on a sea of madness for decades. It was this very craziness that made him such a valuable ally in the fight for…
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History Is Being Made
Our wedding day. I haven’t had butterflies this active in my stomach since the night I stood in line during a San Francisco winter rainstorm to have my chance to marry the woman I love. If we win today, can I sue the state of California to undo their vicious…