The continuation of the celebration of marriage equality feels good – as evidenced by a record-breaking Pride attendance! It feels like finally justice acted on behalf of marriage equality and for many of us, it’s very personal. It feels as if justice were enacted on our behalf. But what about the times when we feel…
I love listening to how children describe God. It’s even more interesting seeing how they draw God. One morning, a Sunday school teacher asked the students to sketch God. Some of the pictures showed God portrayed as a huge sea turtle, carrying the world on its back; God as a bright sun; God as a…
BETHESDA, Md.– Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. today dedicated a special collection of photos and tributes to its own associates worldwide, celebrating their weddings and commitment ceremonies. The campaign launches with same-sex couples and will then expand, inviting all families, friends and associates to take part. These photos and tributes may be found on…
(CNN) — President Barack Obama on Friday chided recent state efforts to enact tougher abortion laws and became the first sitting president to address Planned Parenthood when he spoke at a gala for the group. “When you read about some of these laws, you want to check the calendar. You want to make sure you’re…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new LGBT Global Development Partnership, a public-private partnership between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute (GLVI), the Williams Institute, and Olivia Companies, which further promotes foreign assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Though lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students are harassed at twice the rate of other students, a few purposeful steps can help transform a school into a safer place for all students, according to a guide released today by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance project. Best Practices: Creating an LGBT-inclusive…
In Matthew 14, Jesus preaches a sermon that makes his mission laser clear. To heal the hurting, to bind up the wounded and moving from brokenness to wholeness. I remind you, we’re on this journey together from captivity to freedom; from mourning to joy; from being broken and bruised; from being a faint person hardly…
On the expected eve of the Boy Scouts of America’s decision on whether to allow gay membership it has been revealed that two senators have sent a letter to the group’s head asking the organization “to adopt inclusive membership and leadership policies that will allow for all Americans to participate in the Boy Scouts.” BuzzFeed…
It’s the end of January already! How many of you have still kept your New Year’s resolutions? I spent New Year’s Day taking down all of my holiday decorations, boxing them up, putting the boxes in the rafters of my garage and then cleaning up. I mean a deep cleaning. Polishing the furniture, vacuuming, cleaning…
The Center For Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL) will be presenting the 4th annual National Educator Conference focused on LGBTQIA youth. The conference, titled Supporting Students – Saving Lives, will take place in San Diego, Feb. 15-17, at the DoubleTree Hotel. According to GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey, nearly 9 out of 10…
