Archive for October 2014
National Forgiveness Day=October 25,2014
Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged This year, National Forgiveness Day is celebrated on October 25. It’s a day to forgive and be forgiven. It’s a chance to set things right, to put aside old differences, move beyond grievances and hurts. Human nature is quick to criticize others, find fault to make us feel superior…
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Gay Marriage Gains Momentum in U.S. October 17thIs a Groundbreaking Day This week, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a video message last Friday that the U.S. government would recognize marriages for federal benefits in seven new states: Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Utah. Also, on Friday, a federal judge struck down Arizona’s…
Read MoreNational Coming Out Day:Opportunity to Increase Your Support
Advice Applies for Other 364 Days A Year Last week, I wrote about the meaning of National Coming Out Day, October 11th and gave tips on what parents should say if their child does come out. Today, I’ll suggest tactics that show you care as your child’s greatest supporter. Ways to Be A Straight Ally…
Read MoreNational Coming Out Day Is October 11th
What Is National Coming Out Day? Observed annually, this internationally observed day celebrates coming out and raises awareness of the LGBT+ community and civil rights movement. As part of LGBT history month, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) celebrates individuals who publicly identify as a gender or sexual minority. October 11this the anniversary of the 1987…
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