Losing California
Mostly, my heart breaks for the gay couples and their children who had a five-month window in which their families could celebrate the ultimate expression of commitment and love our culture knows. There was nothing academic about any of this for them....They want their families and communities to understand how much their relationships mean and how fiercely they will fight to protect the children they love....Today, they have no idea whether they have just ... Full Story »
Posted by Beth Wellington
I am deeply in favor of same-sex marriage as a matter of personal belief, of relationships with other people, and of religious conviction. I live in Boston. After the election, I called one of my best friends, a lesbian who is married to her partner thanks to the Massachusetts constitution. She was delighted with Obama's victory and said, "I almost feel like I'm part of this country now." Yes, almost.