Author: Matthew Chen
Egyptian Domino Theory…A Threat to Arab Gay People and Women
Egypt is fated to be the first domino. The revolution there will inevitably spread to all of the Middle East and North Africa. The question is: Will it be an Islamic fundamentalist revolution or a democratic one? That outcome will profoundly determine the progress of gay rights as well as women’s rights in the Middle East.
The Ronald Reagan Centennial and a Contrarian Gay Perspective
According to conventional wisdom, most gays loath Ronald Reagan and cheered his physical decline before he died. Yet, as the nation celebrates the Reagan Centennial, and it becomes increasingly clear that many gays can be either Republican or conservative, perhaps it is appropriate to re-evaluate Ronald Reagan from a different, more objective prism.
The Egyptian Revolution and Gay Persecution
We’re all talking about the Egypt demonstrations dominating cable news in America. And so are gay folks. “Egyptians will overthrow an autocratic government with US technology — Facebook and Twitter — and democracy will emerge”, Americans say.
Thought Police, AIDS and the Physically Challenged
Last night I posted an innocent, “thumbs up” salutation on Facebook to a new person I met who lives a robust collegian life in a wheel chair. My post did mention the new friend’s wheel chair and expressed my admiration for him.
Army Private Bradley Manning Is No Gay Role-Model
Since late December, the GLBT community has celebrated repeal of the “Don’t Ask; Don’t Tell” policy that precluded Gay soldiers from serving openly. Simultaneously, another event has cast a dark cloud over the reputation of all Gay soldiers and potential soldiers who intend to become open about their sexuality.
Generational Change in the New GOP ????
President Obama created a stir last month when he reiterated that while he doesn’t support gay marriage, he still struggles with the issue. He said his views are “constantly evolving.”