Losing and moving forward

Today brought with it the news of the defeat of marriage equality in Maine. I’m saddened, angered, frustrated by this loss. But I won’t explore the details of those sentiments here.
What’s most pertinent about this moment in history, as well as the anniversary of last year’s similar moment with Prop 8, is the message that [...]

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Epilogue: Prop 8

I’m trying, but it’s a hard day in the domain of queer rights. I told Q this evening that the judges in CA decided to keep gay marriage illegal. The look of sadness and anger on his face was heartbreaking. Tears were close to the surface. This boy understands. Not only does he understand what [...]

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Equality on the line…again

Hearing in CA supreme court today about the constitutionality of Proposition 8.
Here’s just a smattering of coverage of the day from the internets:
I’m humbled by everyone taking up this struggle in their own way, from arguing directly, to being in the streets, to blogging the events, to donating money, to sending psychic energy….really, I think [...]

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It’s all about love, part 2

My son likes to talk about “long long ago when people thought gay people shouldn’t get married.” For him, it’s long ago, in the scope of his almost 6 years of life. And only because we live in Massachusetts. To him and his friends (when I’m lucky enough to hear them talk of it), marriage [...]

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