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Remain in the Heat of Battle
Reaching a certain age is no reason to step back from the fray. It is, rather, the age to remain in the heat of battle.
Vernita Gray: Local Action Hero
Vernita Gray, a Chicago native, has been active "since before we had the letters GLBT." Vernita has been intimately involved in the struggle for GLBT equality on all fronts, whether it is politics, non-profit work, or education.
At Our Age, You Would Think No One Would Have Any Objection
A couple of years ago, I fell in love with a wonderful woman, also more than 60 years old, and we decided we wanted to live together.
Next of Kin
At my mom’s deathbed was her partner, her sister, my sister and me. Minutes after Mom died, the doctor on call came into the room and asked who next of kin was. Melanie, my mother’s partner, responded saying she was her partner and healthcare proxy, then added that she also had power of attorney.
Enduring Love
As I look back on my life, I can’t remember a time that Betty wasn’t part of it. Ours is a story of love for each other, our family and humanity. While the government continues to deny us equal rights, it in no way diminishes the love we share.
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