Tag: Marriage

  • Not There Yet

    First published at Between the Lines News on December 4, 2008 I have a confession to make. I’m getting ever so slightly tired of the reaction to Prop. 8. I…

  • Happily Ever After, Delayed

    First published on November 06, 2008, in the Los Angeles Times On election night, I was less anxious about whether Barack Obama would become president than about whether a certain…

  • Redefining Marriage? Or Expanding It?

    First published at 365gay.com on October 24, 2008 I’ve been doing a lot of same-sex marriage debates lately, and thus interacting with opponents—not just my debate partner, but also audience…

  • Un-Scaring California

    First published at 365gay.com on October 17, 2008 If the election were held tomorrow, it’s quite likely that gays would lose marriage in California. That’s California, our most populous state,…

  • ‘Saturday Night’ Gets it Right

    First published at 365gay.com on October 10, 2008 In the last few weeks I’ve become seriously convinced that Saturday Night Live could help sway this presidential election. For one thing,…

  • At Wedding, Gay PDA Not OK

    First published at Between the Lines News on September 25, 2008 Like many gay people, I have a love-hate relationship with weddings. On the one hand, I enjoy any excuse…

  • Palin, Pregnancy, and Principles

    First published at 365gay.com on September 5, 2008 I admit it: I was fascinated by the announcement that Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter is pregnant. It’s no surprise that teenagers have…

  • When Tolerance Isn’t Enough

    First published at 365gay.com on August 15, 2008 “Why do you need other people’s approval?” The question came from an old (straight but gay-supportive) friend, as we sat over breakfast…

  • Obama’s California Contortion

    First published at 365gay.com on July 7, 2008 Barack Obama believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Yet he opposes the California ballot initiative that would…

  • The Phelpses’ Logic (and Ours)

    First published at 365gay.com on February 4, 2008 No one was surprised when the Phelpses announced plans to protest Heath Ledger’s memorial services. Known for their “God Hates Fags” message…