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The Muslim Boy

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Callen Harty

There is so much wrong in the world today. The Russian incursion into Ukraine continues. The war between Israel and Hamas rages. Murders are so common in the United States they are almost not news, unless a large number of … Continue reading →

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Pardon

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Callen Harty

Donald Trump is, quite simply, not a good person. His behavior both as a citizen and as the President, has been childish, narcissistic, and bullying. He has surrounded himself with sycophants and apologists, criminals, and a group of people who … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the Dismantling of Queer Rights

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Callen Harty

During the 2016 Presidential campaign a photograph of Donald Trump holding a rainbow flag went viral. Some of those in the queer community, particularly members of the Log Cabin Republicans, thought that it showed that he was supportive of LGBT … Continue reading →

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On “Our Heritage”

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Callen Harty

As more National Football League players and even college and high school players stand with arms linked or kneel in protest it is not a phrase from one of Donald Trump’s tweets that stands out most to me. It’s not … Continue reading →

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The Lowlights of the Mike Pence Speech

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Callen Harty

Donald Trump scares me, but I’m even more frightened of the prospect of him becoming President and then not finishing out his term, as that would mean that his Vice-Presidential pick, Mike Pence, would move up to the highest … Continue reading →

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Letter on Torture to My Congressional Representatives

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Callen Harty

This letter was written and sent on Friday to my Senators, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, and to my Congressional Representative, Mark Pocan. 12/12/14 As an American citizen I am appalled by the recent release of the Senate’s report on … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like to Be Gay in America Today to Me

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Callen Harty

The last few days have brought some really great news for queer America, but it has to be tempered with the reality of living life as a gay man–or lesbian, bi, trans, or other alternative orientations and ways to express … Continue reading →

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Shutdown

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Callen Harty

Some random thoughts on the government shutdown. * The President and members of Congress, regardless of party affiliation, are all still getting paid and all still have their benefits intact because they are considered essential government employees (not that the … Continue reading →

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The Muslim Boy

Pardon

Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the Dismantling of Queer Rights

On “Our Heritage”

The Lowlights of the Mike Pence Speech

Letter on Torture to My Congressional Representatives

What It’s Like to Be Gay in America Today to Me

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