Politics Archives - The Gay Vegans

Remembering Felix Godinez, Taken Too Soon By HIV

Written by Dan Hanley on July 13, 2025. Posted in LBGTQ, Politics, Uncategorized. No Comments on Remembering Felix Godinez, Taken Too Soon By HIV

Many clear memories of this wonderful man, 33 years after he passed away. Felix has been physically gone for 33 years now, an amount of time that is almost impossible for me to believe. He’s been gone longer than he lived. And through all of those...

Dispatch From the Border

Written by Dan Hanley on April 6, 2025. Posted in Mike and Dan, Politics, Poverty. No Comments on Dispatch From the Border

My diaper donation program to Tijuana shelters is growing to services. I just did another donation dropoff of diapers, tampons, pads, and formula to shelters serving immigrant and refugee women with children at the border. I’m excited to be back in Tijuana. The...

Thousands Have Lost Everything and Politicians Need to Stop Talking

Written by Dan Hanley on January 19, 2025. Posted in Mike and Dan, Politics. 1 Comment on Thousands Have Lost Everything and Politicians Need to Stop Talking

The lack of human empathy and kindness from some national politicians is awful. While politicians are slamming LA and firefighting efforts, even the fire chief, and offering no support, thousands of others are stepping forward to help those suffering. I won’t repeat...

Sunday Afternoon at my Favorite Thai Place

Written by Dan Hanley on November 4, 2024. Posted in Food Review, Mike and Dan, Politics, Veganism. No Comments on Sunday Afternoon at my Favorite Thai Place

Food, family, community, and safety. This story is off the beaten path of fundraising and is more about community and community building. I remember the day I first heard of White Springs Cafe. It was during COVID and my husband and I were getting used to ordering...

Before You Vote, Confirm Your Voter Registration

Written by Dan Hanley on August 7, 2024. Posted in LBGTQ, Mike and Dan, Politics. 2 Comments on Before You Vote, Confirm Your Voter Registration

This post is about voting. Imagine that. If you’ve been part of The Gay Vegans blog for even a short while, you know that I often write about voting. Every day I see news stories of voters being taken off of a voter’s list. Or college students no longer...