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The Truth About Privilege

Posted on April 18, 2016 by DMW

Privilege. It’s a scary word for some. The idea that one group of people is automatically counted while others are left behind – seen as better, and treated as such, is repulsive. I think a lot of people feel this … Continue reading →

Posted in community, culture, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts | Tagged "white privilege", able-bodied, allies, awareness, check your privilege, debate, disabilities, gay, marginalized voices, minority, prejudice, privilege, privileged, society, under-privileged | Leave a comment

I’m Coming Out!

Posted on October 11, 2015 by DMW

I have decided that this Coming Out Day, I am “coming out” on my blog – kind of. Technically I was never “in” any closet. I mean I talk about my husband all the time. But I have intentionally left … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Events, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged coming out, coming out day, feminist, gay, gender roles, guy, identity, just me, labels | Leave a comment

Love Wins! And It’s About Damn Time

Posted on June 29, 2015 by DMW

Last Friday history was made and the United States finally got on the right side of it: Same-sex couples were granted marriage equality, ending the argument once and for all. I was elated, thrilled and so happy I was acting … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Life, Love, News, Opinion, Politics, Religion | Tagged "equal rights", "human rights", "LGBT rights", activism, gay, GOP, lesbian, marriage equality, rainbow, same-sex couples, SCOTUS, U.S. Supreme Court | Leave a comment

Nebraska: Welcome To 2015, Please Stay Awhile

Posted on March 3, 2015 by DMW

Today was a day when the fair state of Nebraska (it’s one of the ones in the middle) joined so many other states on the right side of history, and said, “Yes,” to same-sex marriage. Well, not quite. Technically, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, Love, News, Politics | Tagged "ban on same-sex marriage", "civil rights", "federal judge", "same-sex marriage", "the bible", church, equality, gay, lesbian, lgbt, Nebraska, personal, unconstitutional | Leave a comment

It’s Gay Pride Month Y’all And Look How Far We Have Come

Posted on June 17, 2014 by DMW

I have always loved the month of June. It is the first month of summer, the month I was married and it also happens to be LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Pride Month, commonly referred to as Gay Pride. … Continue reading →