gay-rights

All our hope rests upon the possibility of a change of the laws which concern it, so that only rape or the comission of public offence, when this can be proved at the same time, shall be punishable.

Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.

Being an American is about having the right to be who you are. Sometimes that doesn't happen.

There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.

If you're gay and politically aware, you see politicians sacrifice American ideals in general and gays' lives in particular on the altars of "tolerance" and "diversity". You see politicians and media pundits not only tolerating but embracing Islamic savages and their pedophile prophet. You see politicians put your right to life below a Muslim's right to escape from the countries they themselves created. You see politicians importing your own murderers. You see media pundits Balkanize the country into special interest groups to make it easy for politicians to divide and conquer - and you don't want to be conquered.

I__ in a band. I don__ go to church every Sunday. I love punk rock music. Sometimes I use swear words a lot. I respect and admire gay men and women. I__ obsessed with horror films. I know what shame feels like. And guess what old man? Jesus is still my Savior.

I believe a Christian muffler shop owner should have the same right to refuse service to a gay couple, as a gay lifeguard has to refuse service to a drowning Christian.

What matters most is not 'what' you are, but 'who' you are.

What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?

It's terrifying to think you could become the next statistic.

Trump didn't divide America. He just doused us with gasoline and fanned the flames.

Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine.

Building bridges takes us further than building walls.

Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.

Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.

If you think being straight means you're being discriminated against, you're probably misreading your privilege.

[A] couple I had known - who were old friends - asked me what I was going to work on next. I told them I wanted to write a near future book about AIDS concentration camps. They were vehement in their response: they thought it was a terrible idea. Their words both shocked and saddened me. "Do you really want to write a book about homosexuals?" they asked me. "Won't people who read your work be influenced toward sin?"I notice that I don't hear from them much lately.