Tag Archives: homophobia
Same Love
My Prop 8/ DOMA post is still percolating around inside my head, but in the meantime, thought I would share this video, in case you haven’t seen it yet, from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and featuring Mary Lambert. Enjoy.
Posted in Family, gay marriage, LGBT rights
Tagged hip hop, homophobia, music video, same sex love
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Gaydar, Straitdar, and Fighting the Right
Yesterday morning, I opened my email to learn that Sally Ride, the first U.S. woman to fly in space (1983, aboard the Challenger), had died of pancreatic cancer at age 61. Like most people, I also learned from her obituary … Continue reading
Posted in DOMA, LGBT rights, Women's rights
Tagged Christian Right, DOMA, homophobia, LGBT rights, Political Research Associates, sally ride
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Unsettled in Seattle
I’ve been a fan of the NPR program This American Life for years. I subscribe to the podcasts on iTunes and donate money to the show when I can afford the ten bucks. I used to be a professional dog walker, … Continue reading →