I want my kids to grow up in a world that embraces all people. It sounds so simple, but, as events of the last few years have shown, making that a reality requires hard work, painful setbacks, and for each of us to step outside of our comfort zones and speak up for what is right. That’s what the fight against Amendment One, and for marriage equality in North Carolina, taught me and my family. People sometimes look at me funny when they learn that I helped to fight against my state's ban on same-sex marriage, known as NC Amendment One. I guess the image of a middle-aged, suburban, stay-at-home...