Roman Catholic anti-gay agenda

Small Efforts Can Make a Big Difference

As you know from my last blog post, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The leading national organization focused on suicide prevention, The Trevor Project ,  has launched a campaign…

Suicide Prevention Day Lives On

Last Monday, September 10th, was World Suicide Prevention Day, designated by the World Health Organization to promote world-wide commitment and initiatives to prevent suicide. On that day, the 2012 National…

Get Thee to a Shrink

It is not uncommon for a parent of a recently out child, to want to take him/her to a mental health professional. Every parent wants his child to be happy,…

Response to Jane Clementi’s article in New York Times, 8/25/12

    Re: “After a Son’s Suicide, a Mother Finds Blame in Herself and in Her Church,” New York Times/8/25/12“ A hypothetical open letter to Mrs.Clementi  Dear Mrs. Clementi:      …

Vermont Scout Leaders Earn Their Merit Badges

Boy Scouts of America’s Green Mt. Council More GLBT-Friendly Recently, the BSA reaffirmed its decision to ban openly homosexual members and leaders from its organization. This policy offended President Obama,…

Boy Scouts’ Exclusive Policy

Last week, I posted about the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) ongoing policies that ban homosexual scouts and troop leaders from their organization. Because the Supreme Court found that BSA…

The Badge of Inequality

To: Bob Mazuca, Chief Scout Executive and BSA National Executive Board From:  Robert Paxton, Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader in Troop 409, Wausau, WI             Brotherhood Member in Order of…

“The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant”

Hallelujah! The same church that elected the first openly gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson nine years ago, has, on July 10th, voted in support of a new church ceremony which…

“Not With a Bang, but a Whimper”

Out of Town and The Closet “ The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.”…

Activists from the City of Brotherly Love Don’t Act so Brotherly

The city of The Liberty Bell, The Continental Congress, and Benjamin Franklin last week sent three gay activists, among others, to the first-ever gay pride reception at the White House. Invited…

This Proud Mama Supports Gay Pride in a Myriad of Ways

Last year, I rubbed shoulders with church groups, PFLAG (Parents for Lesbians and Gays), and ) and “dykes on bikes,” as I marched down Fifth Avenue to support Gay Pride…

Summer Homework for Straight Parents: Finding the Right College For Your GLBT Child

Summer Homework for Straight Parents: Finding the Right College For Your GLBT Child With summer approaching, you may be thinking about looking at colleges for your GLBT child. (Or you…

Names *Can* Hurt… and Worse

Today, my guest blogger is author Gilda Evans (http://www.gildaevans.com). Ms. Evans is the author of the upcoming GIRL TALK book series and is also currently working on the first installment…

Dr. Spitzer’s “Fixer Upper” Turns into a House of Tumbling Cards

In a letter to the very journal that published his poorly conceived 2001 survey, Robert Spitzer, M.D., deemed the father of modern psychiatry, last week apologized to “the gay community.”…

The Minority Issue That Has Become Mainstream

            On May 9, 2012, President Obama became the first President of the U.S. to announce his affirmation for gay marriage. Subsequently, he was featured on the cover of Newsweek as…