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Know Where Your Party Stands For LGBT Rights
When it comes to LGBT rights, the Republican and Democratic party differ sharply.In a nutshell, The Republic platform did not specifically use term LGBT, favors state rights, freedom of religion…
Conversion Therapy Still Endorsed by Republicans
Conversion Therapy Still Endorsed by Republicans Family Research Council Hammers Home The President of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins, succeeded in introducing an amendment to the Republican Platform affirming…
We Celebrate Our Independence Today
And Our Inclusive Military Policy Yet, just six days ago, transgender members of the U.S. Military served in silence and were considered unfit for serving openly. According to Palm Center,…
Don’t Believe Everything You Read!
Call me gullible but when I read that President Obama had declared June 26, 2016 as National Equality Day, I was thrilled! It made sense. After all, June is Gay…
Backlash of Gay Rights During Gay Pride Month
President Obama proclaimed on May 31st that June is LGBT month. Said he, “ I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and…
Segregation All Over Again?
A few weeks ago, I was at the welcoming LGBT Community Center on west 13th Street in New York City. I wanted to look at the space at the BGSQD…
This Memorial Day, We Remember Those Who Served, Those Who Couldn’t Serve
Today, I am remembering my grandfather, born 1887, who received Belgian’s Croix de Guerre, my great grandfather, a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Navy during the Spanish American War, who…
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month, But Not Every State Honors It
Tennessee and Mississippi Have Discriminatory Laws Last month, Republican Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee signed into law House Bill 1840 that legalizes discrimination against LGBT people. The law allows counselors…
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Are YOUR LGBT Kids Mentally Healthy? Does your child attend class regularly or does he cut class once a month, as GLSEN (Gay Straight Lesbian Education Network) studies show, because…
Mother’s Role in Supporting Gay Youth Is Vital!
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. With all the joys and frustrations of motherhood, don’t you sometimes feel as if we mothers should receive a Congressional Medal of Honor? But I’ll compromise…
What is STD Awareness Month?
STD Awareness Month is an annual observance in April. National Youth HIV/STD Awareness Day was April 10. (see blogpost http://www.straightparentgaykid.blogspot.com. April-10-is-National-Youth-HIV/STD-Awareness-Day/4/9/16. ) Each year, the U.S. has 19 million new…
What is #40toNoneDay?
Today is #40toNoneDay. It serves to raise public awareness about LGBT youth homelessness. LGBT persons face discrimination, social stigma, and often rejection by their families. These consequences of society’s…
10 Things Straight Parents Should Know
When Your Child Is Coming Out: • Remain calm and focused on what he/she reveals.• Give a hug and say “I love you.”• Tell your child how proud you are…