Carl Matthes
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November 18, 2012 3:16 pm-
America’s 400-Year WarI recently read “Beloved,” a Pulitzer Prize winning novel by American Nobel Prize winning writer Toni Morrison....by Carl Matthes on June 7, 2012 5:15 am -
Gay May: Gay Rights Support Blossomed in MayIt’s hard to believe, given the recent support of President Barack Obama for the civil and human rights of lesbians,...by Carl Matthes on May 30, 2012 1:15 pm -
“I Think Same Sex Couples Should Be Able To Get Married…”So said President Barack Obama on May 9, to ABC Television’s Robin Roberts. “I’ve always been adamant that...by Carl Matthes on May 11, 2012 2:45 pm
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Turns 25
On Sunday, April 28, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS medical provider, celebrated it’s 25th anniversary in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell. Headed by Michael Weinstein, AHF is a formidable force within the HIV/AIDS world community due to his vision, intelligence and tenacity. As an advocate, Michael is a pit bull. As [...]
Trayvon Is Everybody’s Son
The killing of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, is shocking. Another young man, another teenager, killed senselessly. I cannot imagine the grief of Trayvon’s family. How does a family deal with this? Another young American family subjected to a horrendous act. I believe that the President’s most personal message to the family – [...]
An Open Letter to the GOP: Transvaginally Speaking
Hi guys… The Los Angeles Times ran strips by the brilliant cartoonist Garry Trudeau, creator of “Doonesbury,” in the paper’s Opinion section. Not the comic section. Culminating on March 17, the strips depict a young woman at an abortion clinic being chastised by a male legislator who calls her a “slut” while a doctor rebukes [...]
A Scary and Sad Santorum
Rick Santorum wants to be President. He’s such a conservative Catholic that he makes the Pope look liberal! Rick’s rapid-fire, machine gun style of speaking allows him to cover more territory with more words than an auctioneer. He deflects and sweeps aside all manner of criticism. And, just like other conservative candidates, Rick is always [...]
Rose Parade Protest and Gays Make History – Again!
Who can forget the January 2, 2012 presence of Occupy LA at the 113th Tournament of Roses Parade? Protesters marched against corporate person-hood and the foreclosure crisis. However, I want to remind you of January 1, 1990, 22 years ago, when “Only 10 minutes after it started, the 101st Tournament of Roses Parade came to [...]
Lesbians and Miss California USA
Lesbians have moved one step closer to becoming an even stronger presence in mainstream American culture! Two openly gay women, Jenelle Hutcherson, 26, of Long Beach and Mollie Thomas, 19, of West Hollywood were the first openly gay contestants in the 60-year history of the recent Miss USA California state pageant. (Other lesbians forging the [...]
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