Tough Cases in Family Therapy
Three case studies are presented as examples of the complex problems married clients bring to the therapist. [These clients have approved the use of their real names because they are exhibitionists.] Case History 1. Jacob and Leah sit side by side on a couch. To the experienced eye the couple’s body language reveals tension and [...]
A Step Forward
Today Governor Chafee signed an executive order recognizing same-sex marriages performed in states where the marriages are legal. This is a small, reasonable step that will clear up confusion and save lawyer hours. When Rhode Island finally joins the rest of New England in marriage equality nothing much will change for most of us. But [...]
We Do — In North Carolina
Pam Spaulding, blogmistress of Pam’s House Blend, is an inspiration to all citizen journalists. Carrying a day job, living with chronic pain and disability, Pam tirelessly advocates for fairness and equal rights. Pam lives with her wife in North Carolina, they are an interracial couple. Pam campaigned, along with individuals, organizations and churches, against Amendment [...]
It All Comes Down to Religion
Last night, May 2, the House of the Rhode Island General Assembly held hearings on three bills related to same sex marriage. I was in the area and stopped by after 5:00, decided to stay, listen and testify. I was allowed into the hearing room at about 5:45. Compared to last year, attendance was light– [...]
One Million Hits
Via Democratic Underground, 2/10… Since yesterday, a group called 1 Million People Who Support Ellen for J.C. Penney has popped up, far surpassing the support of One Million Moms’ Facebook “Likes” (now 42,634). As of press time, 1 Million People has 80,244 members and gaining. According to founder Cathie Winter Miller, the group only had [...]
Letter to Treasurer Raimondo
A group of civil rights and advocacy organizations in Rhode Island is calling Treasurer Raimondo’s attention to some of the extreme political positions taken by The Manhattan Institute and demanding that she return the award she recently received: January 11, 2011 Hon. Gina Raimondo, General Treasurer State House, Room 102 Providence, RI 02903 Dear Treasurer [...]
The Silent Passing of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
The following is from Kmareka’s West Coast correspondent, Elaine Hirsch. Elaine Hirsch is kind of a jack-of-all-interests, from education and history to medicine and videogames. This makes it difficult to choose just one life path, so she is currently working as a writer for various education-related sites and writing about all these things instead. Currently, [...]
So, When’s the Wedding?
Same-sex lovers in New York won’t be able to weasel out of making a commitment, or at least one excuse is gone. Congratulations, felicitations and best wishes to all New Yorkers. This is civil rights for some, and likely to be an economic boost for the whole state, especially those in the floral and photo [...]
Can This Marriage be Saved?
Dr. Laura Gallagher, from the distinguished Think Tank and Anti-Advocacy group, GLUM(MUN) (Gays and Lesbians Undermine Marriage and Make Us Nervous) takes questions from real readers who bare their hearts and air their dirty laundry so we can be entertained and enlightened. And get blog hits. Thank you, Dr. Gallagher, for guest blogging here. Readers [...]
Read Your Bible
Yesterday was busy, with a rally for Planned Parenthood in the morning and hearings at the State House last night. I was sleep-deprived already, having driven 360 miles round trip to go to a wake, and I had to work too. I’d love to review some of the arguments against marriage equality when I get [...]
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