Tag Archives: LGBTQ+

The Raid that Ignited the Gay Liberation Movement

Posted on June 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Stonewall Inn Riots (June 28, 1969) On This Day in 1969 Riots begin against police at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, inciting the first major protest, and subsequent international movement, for LGBTQ+ rights. Something always … Continue reading →

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“Love is Love, and Not Fade Away”

Posted on March 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Spoiler Alert (2022) I am not a fan of films about gay people. This one was suggested by a member of my wife’s family who has gone through a similar ending with her husband and father of her children. That … Continue reading →

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So Here’s a Thought That Wouldn’t Leave My Head:

Posted on November 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Is “Sex Education” Just “Glee” on Steroids? This thought was especially prominent during the song numbers. (Ignore that Spanish overdub of dialog, I couldn’t find a clean song on the YouTube English channels.) And this one, from Maeve’s mother’s funeral: … Continue reading →

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When He Died, The Truth DID Out Him

Posted on July 29, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) We all love our heroes, even willing to forgive their foibles, whatever they were. The portrayer of Perry Mason was no different, especially those of us who watched him when we … Continue reading →

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Hypothetical: What Happens if a Case is Built on a Lie?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

303 Creative v. Elenis (2023) Oh-oh. The US Supreme Court didn’t do its due diligence. A case brought before the court, which suggests that a person who has strong reasons for not wanting to build a website for a gay … Continue reading →

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