Archive for March, 2014

Language and the Transgender Community

Language and the Transgender Community

Language for trans persons is not only a challenge to those who strive to maintain heteronormativity and the status quo. Even the medical profession is complicit. Opening up to a greater selection of terms for trans persons is also a challenge to the gay and lesbian community which has for the longest time, wanted to see things in another dichotomy.

March 10, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues
The problem with hookups.

The problem with hookups.

Addiction or not, what Brathwaite describes doing is exactly what more gay men need to do- make a choice and get honest with themselves about what they want. Step off the rat race of looking for intimacy in a hookup environment!

March 9, 2014 1 comment general
The Business Argument for Full LGBTQ Equality and Rights

The Business Argument for Full LGBTQ Equality and Rights

The quote below is from an amici brief filed regarding the court case in Utah re: same-sex marriage,and pulled from this this story: “State laws and constitutions that deny marriage to gay and lesbian citizens are bad for our businesses …. Our success is dependent upon the welfare and morale of all employees, without distinction. This forced differential treatment – imposed by state law – of similarly situated employees interferes with our business and professional[Read More…]

March 7, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies
Bridal Shower Sans Bride

Bridal Shower Sans Bride

For the last person at work who got married, my coworkers held a bridal shower, but in our case there was no bride. So for Brad and me they had a celebration luncheon. Whatever name gets attached, it was a memorable and touching experience. Time after time, as Brad and I move through this journey to being spouses, I am reminded how getting married is far more than a legal recognition of our relationship. We[Read More…]

March 5, 2014 Comments are Disabled general, Getting Married!, Same-Sex Marriage
Jared Leto and Transgender Voice

Jared Leto and Transgender Voice

How do we bring more trans voices, real trans voices to the general public? How do we allow trans persons the power to present themselves?

March 5, 2014 Comments are Disabled general

Why the Public Library

the short version is this: the public library is a foundational institution of freedom. Librarians have been on the front lines protecting privacy and the freedom of expression, assembly, and speech. Libraries serve as a space where many young guys and gals found books and images that helped them come to terms with their own blossoming sexual identity.

March 4, 2014 1 comment general, Getting Married!