When you think of advocates for equality, the famously hateful Westboro Baptist Church isn’t the first organization that comes to mind. Through a blog buddy email, I wasn’t surprised to learn that the church will be protesting this year’s Superbowl. … Continue reading
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Why Do Religions About Love Support So Much Hate?
It seems to me that most religions – at their cores – are about love. They’re about loving yourself, your life, your family, your neighbors and God. Around this core of love, we’ve added countless layers of rules, regulations and … Continue reading
Video: NOH8? Yes love.
I think the NOH8 campaign has been great – and it’s raised a lot of awareness. But there’s a reason why I haven’t been a part of it. Watch the video below via my second YouTube Channel to find out … Continue reading
Bin Laden is Dead: Justice But Not Jubilation.
Late last night, my boyfriend emailed me with the news that Osama Bin Laden is dead. The reactions were immediate, and covered the full spectrum of emotions. On Twitter, someone remarked: “The prince got married. The bad guy is dead. … Continue reading
Fighting Hate… with Hate?
I always love going through my inbox. And on this enchanting Sunday morning, I came across an email that I’ll paraphrase below: Dear Davey, I have a question. I’m only in the 7th grade, but there’s a kid in my … Continue reading
The Best Thing You Can Do With $10… [Video]
I’ll let this video speak for itself! Click below to watch it: Click here to purchase your set of “You Are Beautiful” cards – and remember, 100% of the profits go directly to WeStopHate.org. Thanks so much for making a … Continue reading
Day 13: A Letter to Someone Who Has Hurt Me.
And so it’s day 13 of the 30-Day Blogging Challenge. Today, I’m charged with writing a letter to someone who has hurt me. What seems like a straight-forward challenge strikes me as a bit misleading. Aside from physical hurt, which … Continue reading
What YOU would say if someone called you a faggot.
A few days ago, I posted a short video about being called a faggot in NYC. A whole bunch of you responded; these are some of my favorites: Larry wrote: As Dr.Wayne Dyer so succinctly stated: “Love is for giving, … Continue reading
talky blog: Two strangers called me a faggot.
Until this past week, I can’t remember the last time that I was called a “faggot“. It’s not a word that people tend to use lightly, and certainly not an appropriate word to use against another human being. And so, … Continue reading
Do I look gay?
The other day, a horrified Mitch emerged from my bedroom in a tight black tank top and tiny snug shorts to ask me, “Do I look gay?” How does one look gay? You know the answer as well as me. … Continue reading