Archive for November 2019
You Are What You Eat: Chick-fil-A
In the past, the restaurant chain Chic-fil-A has ruffled the feathers of its potential liberal clientele because of its known reputation donating to anti-gay Christian organizations such as The Salvation Army, Paul Anderson Youth Homes, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. CEO Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-A, founded in 1946, does not believe in gay marriage.…
Read MoreTransgender Awareness Week Is Almost Over, But The Fight For Transgender Equality Persists
Each year, Transgender Awareness Week is November 13-19. It’s a time for transgender people and their allies to highlight the community, share their stories and talk about the issues they face daily such as discrimination in health care, housing, workplace, at school, in restaurants, restrooms, airport, and interactions with law enforcement. It’s a chance to…
Read MoreNovember is Adoption Month, But NOT for Everyone
There are approximately 125,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. The Williams Institute of Law at U.C.L.A. reports that 114,000 same-sex couples in the U.S. are raising kids and many of them have become parents through adoption or fostering. Or surrogacy for that matter. Seems like a match made…
Read MoreShould You Bring Your LGBT Significant Other to Thanksgiving Dinner??
You’re in love. You want to introduce your significant other to your family and the world. However, don’t let “smoke get in your eyes.” Thanksgiving may not be the best time for your boyfriend/girlfriend to get acquainted with your relatives. Before you act hastily, consider these points: Are you “out” to your family? If not,…
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