Tag Archives: peace

Trans Position

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Callen Harty

Every day, every single day, a different right-wing politician introduces yet another bill in yet another state (or federally) that will in some way take away the rights or dignity of transgender people and make life harder for a group … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abusers, allyship, authentic, Christ, Christian, Dignity, drag, drag queens, electorate, empathy, legislation, love, minorities, peace, politician, pride, rhetoric, right-wing, rights, sons, trans, transgender, tyranny | Leave a comment

The Gentrification of Protest

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Callen Harty

Madison, Wisconsin has had six consecutive days and nights of protests since George Floyd’s murder became the latest episode of a black man killed by police. The last several nights have been relatively peaceful. The first several nights saw windows … Continue reading →

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Decade

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Callen Harty

As 2019 comes to an end, it seems like a good time to look back at the last decade. While mathematically, the new decade doesn’t start until next January, it is the start of the 2020s and many, if not … Continue reading →

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9/11 and the Enduring Sorrow

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Callen Harty

(Note: This was originally posted on 9/11/12. The post has been slightly updated with some current information) Nine. One. One. On an autumn morning so vivid it seems like yesterday and so foggy it seems a lifetime ago our nation … Continue reading →

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On Suicide Prevention Day

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Callen Harty

Trigger Warning: This post talks about suicide/ideation, child sex abuse, and depression. Please take care of yourself. If there is one thing in my life that I failed at that I’m happy about it’s suicide. When I was younger I … Continue reading →

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A Man of Peace

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Callen Harty

Sometimes the loss of a person you don’t know that well can affect you as deeply or more as the loss of someone with whom you are closer by blood or love. So it is with the loss … Continue reading →

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Not Yet Numb

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Callen Harty

Somehow, I am not yet numb. While watching a teenage girl talk about a boy in her high school class giving his life to save others, tears come into my eyes and my swallowing becomes difficult. So I realize I … 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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Generic Mass Shooting Response

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Callen Harty

With more than 300 mass shootings in the United States so far this year (defined as four or more people being shot or killed in the same general location and time) we are averaging about one a day. Two of … Continue reading →

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Bolton Refuge House Fall Gala Speech

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Callen Harty

I was invited by Bolton Refuge House to be their keynote speaker at their annual Fall Gala. Bolton is the oldest domestic violence shelter in the state and is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They also provide services for sexual … Continue reading →

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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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This is Where . . .

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Callen Harty

This is where I find my god–in the woods and the prairies, in the birds and the flowers all around me; in the bowing grasses and wind-bent trees that surround me; in the rivers and streams that never cease; in … Continue reading →

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