The Oracle
The Oracle: Words Have Meaning
As someone who spends a substantial amount of time fighting for LGBT equality, I am often surprised at how little attention gets paid to word choice. Editors, bloggers, and the like, sometimes choose words that really grate on me. It is a concern because words have meaning. For example, the most insidious word that is... »
The Oracle: Separate and Equal
Many berate me anytime I suggest that the successful “everything but marriage” campaign in the state of Washington may be a short-term blueprint for how our community should move forward on marriage equality. Of course, I try to explain that I believe in true marriage equality, but I also understand that “oatmeal is better than... »
The Oracle: Have We Become Jaded?
This week the Obama administration’s Heath and Human Services Department awarded $900,000 to SAGE, an organization dedicated to LGBT seniors. The grant is for developing a resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and support for older LGBTs. While the LGBT press and blogosphere covered the historic grant, I... »
The Oracle: Obama and the National Prayer Breakfast
This morning, the National Prayer Breakfast was held in Washington, D.C and was attended by some of the most powerful politicians in America, including the President. The event has become an obligatory nod to the Christian establishment in America and has been attended by every President in recent years. The breakfast usually comes and goes... »
The Oracle: Pride Board Hubris
It really takes cojones, or to make the reference gender neutral, tubes to be the existing Board of San Diego Pride. I had the opportunity to review the bylaws of the Pride organization and boy were they eye opening. In Article 4, it states “ No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of this corporation, on dissolution... »
Oracle: Should We Just Focus Upon Legislators and the Courts for Marriage Equality?
As my partner and I enjoy our vacation in Cabo, I am able to take the time to just think. I, like many of you, am interested in the goings on at the Prop 8 trial. Rather than give the play by play that is done so well by journalists Lisa Keen and Karen... »
San Diego Pride Bonusgate: Backlash and Board Resignations
Over the last couple of days, there has been a scandal brewing concerning the management of San Diego Pride’s finances. Of particular concern has been the issuing of bonuses to staff members, as well as a gift to the Chair of the Pride Board of Directors. While the story continues to unfold, the facts... »
A Pledge for 2010
Now that 2009 is officially over, it is time for the LGBT community to make resolutions for 2010 and boy do we need a few. 2010 promises to be a great year for LGBT equality, if the LGBT community adopts these simple resolutions. So, raise your right hand and repeat after me, I pledge... »
Celebrating the Holidays at the White House
It all starts with a simple invitation that comes in a hand written envelope. The return address simply says The White House, no additional information needed. At first you think, “who is playing a joke on me?” Then you open the envelope and there it is; a beautiful invitation on heavy card stock that... »
The Oracle: Is Civil Discourse Dead?
The hardening of conversations between those interested in politics is creating an environment where it may become impossible to achieve anything; particularly LGBT equality. The Glen Becks, Rush Limbaughs, and Dan Savages of the world are undermining the principles of civil discourse. In the press and the public square, civil discourse mandates respect for those... »
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San Diego News
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