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Belinda Wants Equality for Her Gay Son


BELINDA CARLISLE X390 (GETTY) | ADVOCATE.COM

Singer Belinda Carlisle has redefined the term “cool mom” by filming a video in support of marriage equality and pleading for donations for Maine’s No on 1 campaign. In the video, Carlisle states that she recorded the PSA not as a musician and public figure, but as a mom. “My son, James, is gay, and I want him and every other gay person out there to have the same opportunities and rights that I’ve had in life.”

The Maine legislature extended equal marriage rights to same-sex couples in May, but opponents are working to overturn the law before it goes into effect. Carlisle, who lives in France with her husband, Morgan Mason, the former chief of protocol for President Ronald Reagan, urges viewers to visit ProtectMaineEquality.org and make a donation. “Together, let’s affirm equal rights for all Americans and give hope to young gay people, like my son, for a better future,” she states in the video.

Carlisle’s 17-year-old son, James Duke Mason, is a former congressional page and an outspoken proponent of gay rights. Mason has developed a following on websites such as Facebook and YouTube by urging young gay people to become more politically active.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: carol lynn
    Date posted: 10/15/2009 1:58:07 AM
    Hometown: los angeles

    Comment:

    This is an important message-not only for those who are deciding on this issue, but for those kids whose parents may not be supportive of their sexual orientation. Our children are precious and need to be treated as such.

  • Name: Jonathan
    Date posted: 10/13/2009 5:51:30 PM
    Hometown: Oakland

    Comment:

    Belinda: I thought vacation was all you ever wanted? Now it's gay rights, too. So, you really ARE a rock star. LOL. Thanks.

  • Name: carl
    Date posted: 10/12/2009 10:27:55 PM
    Hometown: L.A.

    Comment:

    She lives in France and is still making a video for the rights of same-sex couples in Maine? I think there are dozens of celebrities who live in the States who should take note of this. Yay Belinda.

  • Name: Cuntricia
    Date posted: 10/12/2009 7:01:56 PM
    Hometown: Los Angeles

    Comment:

    Belinda, I am Mad About You!!



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