The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't careful, that can lead to bigotry.

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

I meet so many people, but I don't know anybody.

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.