Posts Tagged: Marriage Equality

How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.  –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the

How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.  –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the

Newlywed Again

All of my adult life, I have known that I would never marry. Not because I am opposed to marriage – but because I have known, since my freshman year at Wheaton, that I am a lesbian (or “gay,” as

Newlywed Again

All of my adult life, I have known that I would never marry. Not because I am opposed to marriage – but because I have known, since my freshman year at Wheaton, that I am a lesbian (or “gay,” as

I Now Pronounce You: Part 2

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” by Arik Bjorn Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Read Part

I Now Pronounce You: Part 2

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” by Arik Bjorn Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Read Part

I Now Pronounce You: Part 1

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” Several months ago I came out nationally.  As a recovering homophobe. Back in June, while our

I Now Pronounce You: Part 1

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” Several months ago I came out nationally.  As a recovering homophobe. Back in June, while our

Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.

  This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on

Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.

  This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on

Ted Paulson - road

From Hostility to Action

  Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and

Ted Paulson - road

From Hostility to Action

  Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and