Category Archives: LGBT
My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando
I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading
Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts
Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack
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When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?
A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, community, culture, Current Events, Equality, Inspiration, Journal, LGBT, media, Opinion, Publishing, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "mental health", Amanda Lauren, Antioch College, Antioch Review, business sense, common sense, Daniel Harris, death was a blessing, Donald Trump, editor, gender, hate speech, health, literary community, narcissist, publishing, Robert Fogarty, The Sacred Androgen, The Sacred Androgen: The Transgender Debate, transgender, what were they thinking?, xoJane
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The Truth About Privilege
Privilege. It’s a scary word for some. The idea that one group of people is automatically counted while others are left behind – seen as better, and treated as such, is repulsive. I think a lot of people feel this … Continue reading
Posted in community, culture, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts
Tagged "white privilege", able-bodied, allies, awareness, check your privilege, debate, disabilities, gay, marginalized voices, minority, prejudice, privilege, privileged, society, under-privileged
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The Lost Girl: Musings on a Former Friend
Some people come into our lives for a short time, others longer stretches and others seemingly meant to last for the span of a lifetime. Sometimes the category someone falls into surprises us, or we simply have no idea until … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Faith, LGBT, Life, lifestyle, People, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts
Tagged "best friend", "chosen family", activist, friends, friendship, growing apart, growing up, hate the sin, losing touch, lost friend, love, love the sinner, religion
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Will The Real Caitlyn Jenner Please Shut Up
I’m not sure if I’m going to make a lot of people hate me, or gain some new fans, but when Caitlyn Jenner comes up you always get one or the other, or several of both. I for one am … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Current Events, Equality, LGBT, lifestyle, media, Opinion, People, Thoughts
Tagged activist, advocate, Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, fame, gender, ignorance, learning curve, role model, sexism, transgender, transphobia, women of the year
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