The legalization of same-sex marriage in New York represents a milestone in the struggle for equality for gays and lesbians, but we’re not at the finish line yet.read more

A special shout-out to NY’s Governor Andrew Cuomo for his disciplined leadership. Amazing what justice can be accomplished when a leader leads.read more

This is one of the greatest revolutions and quickest evolutions of our time.read more

The California Supreme Court’s recent decision on gay marriage is a tragedy. It hobbles families, discriminates against mothers and fathers and children, and endorses the horrific idea that civil rights can be repealed by a vote.read more

As people have come to know same-sex married couples, many have come to see that they need not fear marriage equality. As my straight friend Ruth, who lives in Massachusetts, said to me recently, “Our neighbors are a gay married couple. They’re friendly. We don’t think it is a big deal.”read more

The fanatics can't beat back marriage equality.read more

Hairdressers will mistakenly lay hot curling irons down on ears. Social workers will give bad advice, “Your father sounds like a great guy. Show him some love.” Waiters will serve cold food and suggest the wrong wine.read more

Happy Summer Solstice!! And Merry Christmas while I’m at it because that’s how fast tempus is fugiting. read more

Patterson said that when he was little, whenever his parents went out, they would leave him with his uncles Stanley and Rodney. They played cards with him and helped him with his homework. Because of that early and formative familiarity, though legally blind, he sees gay people.read more

Faster than you can say, “CA Supreme Court overturns ban on gay marriage,” his Extreme Slippery Slopeheadedness, Pope Benedict, had an announcement to make.read more

Four years after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s gay marriage block party got shut down by a very testy legislature, the California Supreme Court lifted the ban on gay marriage statewide. Woo Hoo!read more