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  • New York City Skyline as seen from Jersey City. Photo by David W. Shelton

    Remembering the September 11, 2001 attacks

    September 12, 2019
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    Unification: Rise of the Thunderblade

    May 8, 2019
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The Gayest Generation

By David W. Shelton On May 13, 2006 · 3 Comments · In Gay Rights
This Saturday, Clarksville will host Tennessee’s first Pride festival of the season. Those that know me have seen the deer-staring-at-headlights look in my eyes for a while. As I write this, it’s just over a week before the festivities, and everything in me just wants to sit in a corner and just cry. Not that [...]
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Do we REALLY want equality?

By David W. Shelton On March 11, 2006 · 1 Comment · In Gay Rights
As an activist, “equality” to me is far more than a word and a goal. My somewhat limited experience has taught me that it is something much more: a responsibility. Over the last few years, we’ve talked about marriage equality, workplace equality, housing equality, this equality, and that equality. And we all need it. We [...]
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The Advocate.com piece is posted!

By David W. Shelton On February 25, 2006 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized
Well, as promised, http://www.advocate.com/ has posted my article on our response to Fred Phelps and is followers! It’s so exciting to see my writing on a national website. I want to thank everyone for their support. This is such a great opportunity to get our work and message out to the rest of the GLBT [...]
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My God, I’m an Activist.

By David W. Shelton On February 19, 2006 · 4 Comments · In Uncategorized
I had a delightful conversation with an old friend of mine the other day. He’s visiting from Alaska. I knew him several years ago before I came out, and it was refreshing that he was already familiar with my work in the community. We sat in a local deli (which has a fabulous spinach pizza) [...]
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Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell was a failure in 1993, and it’s a failure now.

By David W. Shelton On February 15, 2006 · 3 Comments · In Gay Rights
Today’s The Leaf-Chronicle has a delightful editorial in which they call for an end to the Don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy which allows gay and lesbian soldiers to serve as long as they’re closeted. Click here to read the article (This link will expire after 7 days, so hurry!) It’s already generated quite a bit of response, and [...]
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Thanks, Fred.

By David W. Shelton On February 11, 2006 · 3 Comments · In Uncategorized
Special announcement! The article about our response to Fred Phelps will appear soon on www.advocate.com! Since it’ll be an “exclusive” for them, I opted to remove it from this blog. Thanks for all of your support! Be sure to tune in right here for more updates! — David
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Clarifying the Message – Hate is not invited!

By David W. Shelton On February 3, 2006 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
Hi everyone, I know this has been a major issue for the last three days, so I wanted to pass on what we know so far: The Kentucky State Senate has unanimously passed a law that requires any protests or pickets to be at least 300 feet away from funerals. Their hope is to have [...]
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They picked on the wrong town!

By David W. Shelton On February 3, 2006 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized
To all fair-minded Citizens: Most of us understand the reality that gay rights and equality are highly controversial in any discussion, especially where faith is concerned. I’ve had plenty of conversations regarding my Christian faith and my sexual orientation. Some have been positive, others have been a little less than positive. I know that some [...]
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May the dream never die!

By David W. Shelton On January 17, 2006 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
I’ve recently reflected on the passion of Dr. Martin Luther King. His dream and life is one worthy of study, especially on how this soft-spoken young black preacher changed the world. Dr. King’s dream was one of great passion, hope, and diversity. After spending the last few months working closely with officials in the local [...]
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To Ban or Not to Ban!

By David W. Shelton On January 14, 2006 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
The Religious Right is consistent only in inconsistencies. Every once in a while, I have to scratch my head and wonder just what our conservative and fundamentalist friends are thinking. I have never been able to figure out why there is such a clear, concerted effort to demonize those of us who are GLBTQ. It’s [...]
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A Slippery Slope, Indeed

By David W. Shelton On December 24, 2005 · 2 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
My partner and I recently screened the film, “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the local multiplex. While thousands lined up for the latest Harry Potter flick, we wanted to get a taste of something a little different. Besides, we had already seen “Goblet of Fire.” It was a simple film that told the story [...]
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Education, Legislation, & Excellence

By David W. Shelton On December 3, 2005 · 11 Comments · In Gay Rights
Okay, I admit it. I have an agenda. Like the rest of us in the GLBT community, I never got my rainbow-colored leather-bound copy of “The Gay Agenda.” The damned thing is still on back order. So what’s an activist to do? I had no choice. I had to create my own agenda. I know [...]
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Happy ThanksGAYving!

By David W. Shelton On November 24, 2005 · 4 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a VERY happy Thanksgiving. And we sure do have a lot to be thankful for in the Clarksville GLBTQ community. Thanksgiving Day was set aside as a national holiday in order to give thanks for our great abundance in the United States. Sure, with the [...]
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The Cause for a Clause

By David W. Shelton On October 2, 2005 · 1 Comment · In Gay Rights
The importance of “Sexual Orientation” “You people are not a protected class.” This was a statement made to me a few weeks ago while I was visiting with colleagues in Atlanta. He’s right. We’re not. As we continue our march for equality, this fundamental issue still remains. Over the last few years, we’ve spent a [...]
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The Party is Over

By David W. Shelton On September 3, 2005 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
I guess I’ve just been in a daze for the last week since Katrina paid a visit to the Gulf coast. Like most Americans, I’ve visited New Orleans and wonder if it will ever be the same. And now Curtis and I are wondering what we can do for the people there. Whether it’s a [...]
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What’s the point?

By David W. Shelton On August 6, 2005 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
It’s a question that we all ask ourselves at some point, sometimes frequently. Why even bother as an activist? Why even bother with trying to change the rampant homophobia, bigotry, ignorance, and outright hate toward us? This summer has brought on even more doubt and fear among us because of the impending “defense of marriage” [...]
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