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Proud

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Callen Harty

Twenty years ago I was working at OutReach, which is Madison, Wisconsin’s LGBT Community Center. I was also heavily involved at Broom Street Theater, a unique theater company that produces nothing but original works. I was an actor, director, and playwright … Continue reading →

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Profiles in Cowardice

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Callen Harty

On Friday, the remaining holdouts on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation announced their intentions in the vote that is scheduled for Saturday. For those who are survivors of sexual assault, the likely vote of 51 to 49 to confirm–unless something major … Continue reading →

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Paths to Healing Keynote Speech

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Callen Harty

At this year’s Paths to Healing conference on male survivors of child sex assault I was the keynote speaker. This is the text of the speech I delivered today. Good morning. I’d like to start by thanking Chris Taylor, who … Continue reading →

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Daily Triggers

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Callen Harty

Trigger Warning: This post is about sexual abuse, harassment, and child sex abuse. Please take care of yourself first and foremost and please seek help if anything along these lines has happened to you. Pretty much every day now … Continue reading →

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Letter to Donald Trump on Transgender Guidelines

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Callen Harty

2/21/17 Dear President Trump, I have heard reports that the White House is considering rescinding Department of Education guidelines regarding transgender rights for school districts across the United States. I am pleading with you as an adult who works with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adolescence, Born This Way, bullying, Department of Education guidelines, discrimination, Donald Trump, harassment, hate violence homicides, Human Rights Campaign, identity, LGBT, LGBT students, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, National Transgender Discrimination Study, NCAVP, police violenc, police violence, sexual violence, suicide, teen, transgender rights, transgender women, transgender women of color, White House, Williams Institute | Leave a comment

On the Milwaukee Riot

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Callen Harty

Anyone who has known me for a long time knows that I have been a pacifist since I was a child. I have stopped fights, marched for peace, and have done what little I can to make this a more … Continue reading →

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A Supreme Celebration

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Callen Harty

My thoughts are all over the place this morning due to the Supreme Court’s rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8. Mostly I’m thinking of how far we’ve come (and a bit about how far … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bigotry, Brian, campus gay group, Capitol Square, closet, coming out, Concerts on the Square, couples, Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, faggot, gay, harassment, Harvey Milk, homosexual, LGBT, Madison, marriage, marriage equality, Platteville, prop 8, queer, Stonewall, Supreme Court, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

A Dream Fulfilled

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Callen Harty

At the start of Election Day, 2012 there were six states and the District of Columbia that allowed same-sex marriage, and all of those were the result of legislative action or a court decision. Now there appear to be nine states that … Continue reading →

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