By: Amber Leventry I heard my oldest daughter close the door to her bedroom a little before seven this morning. The sound told me she was awake, out of her room and ready for the day. I don’t know why she does it, but whenever she leaves her room first thing, she closes the door […]
Last week, I invited the pope to join my family for dinner. It was largely a symbolic gesture, although, I had a house cleaning action plan and menu picked out should he have accepted. It was not that I wanted him to meet my family specifically, but to actually sit face to face with a […]
The State Department announced Thursday it will appoint a special envoy focused on promoting the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people worldwide. It is expected that Secretary John Kerry will appoint the new special envoy before the end of February 2015. Senate confirmation is not necessary for the new position. “We’re not […]
By Rob Watson I will never forget the stunning image of Matthew Shepard’s hate crime. A young beautiful human was beaten, tortured and left for dead in an unthinkable violation. It shocked me when I saw the images, and I was not alone. Matthew’s fate left and indelible impression that has become part of our […]
