By Alex Temblador Following the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, many people spoke out in support. Citizens from across the U.S. and the world wrote encouraging notes on social media. Celebrities came together to create songs to raise money or videos that told the life stories of each of the victims. And the truth is, […]
A Gay Dad’s Requiem for Leelah, the Matthew Shepard of Our Time
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 […]
How Harvey Milk’s Death, And The World AIDS Losses Brought Us Same Sex Family Equality
By Rob Watson Harvey Milk was shot and killed on November 27, 1978. Almost a decade later, on December 1, 1988 the first World AIDS Day was enacted. The first was a dramatic local tragedy around several local politicians and the second was a health awareness initiative designed to promote education around a growing worldwide […]