I just discovered this amazing poet and activist, Denise Frohman. I am in love with this poem and now I think I’m a little in love with her!!! Wait, you will be too. Share on Facebook
Tag Archives: Gay rights
Gay Values & Ellen Degeneres
I’m sure you have all seen or read about this. There is yet another bigoted group, called One Million Moms wanted JC Penny to fire Ellen as their spokesperson, because she’s gay. As an outspoken lesbian, I am often conflicted as to how to best combat the biggotry and hatred that’s out there. It’s [...]
The History Of Marriage
As a great follow up to Down with DOMA, WWG sent me this video. Al Franken Fact Checks Chuck Grassley: Marriage Has Evolved Over Time This morning, in a vote of 10 to 8, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and allow [...]
A Butch Voice From Another Generation
I recently had a brief email encounter with a reader that almost made me cry. It all started with a simple misunderstanding when she read an old blog of mine. It was one of those old blogs from when I was dating a stone butch, who wouldn’t “allow” me to touch her below the shoulders. [...]
Lesbian Artist & Activist, C.D. Kirven
It’s that time again. The time when I get the honor to introduce a lesbian artist to you so that you all can support someone in our community that is out there making a difference. I’m actually really excited to present to you, C.D. Kirven. She is an artist, an activist and a writer. When [...]
When Bigots Wear Name Tags
Remi was running a little late for work today, so I decided to drive her to save some time. While we were stuck in traffic I saw an SUV that had a “Yes on 8” bumper sticker and said, “Oh goodie, a person that hates gay people right there” and pointed at them. To which [...]
Breeders Beware
I am a U.S. citizen, third generation born and raised here in California. My grandfather served in the U.S. military. My own father was a Marine in Vietnam. He has two purple hearts. Yet somehow because I’m gay, it’s legal to strip me of my civil rights. Somehow, because I’m gay that makes me a [...]
Just Wear It, Dang It!
Click on the image to go the WhiteKnot.org and wear something to show the world that we’re everywhere. We’re not going to hide in the shadows afraid to make waves in a conservative world. We deserve equality and we’re not going to give up till we get it. The following is from White Knot: Wear [...]