Here in the Waning Days of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

I was raised by straight parents.  I benefited from that.  I continue to benefit from living as a heterosexual adult. People don’t ask about my sexual orientation or identity, but there’s no law saying they can’t.  I can write this stuff down here and not offend any law or anyone at all.  I’ve never been afraid or harassed because my romantic affections go to men.  Every bit of that is privilege. Today… Read More

Voices in the Change: Health Care Reform

“The principle of taking care of our children is vital.   I can’t accept that we wouldn’t want to take care of our own children. As a country, they are our children.  They  are our future. If we take care of them, we’re making our lives better.” Rudy Suwara San Diego, CA 03-21-2010 “And now the House is coming into session.  Thanks for being with us.” CSPAN commentator “The long waiting is over. … Read More