Gays and lesbians are being harmed. It's past time more of us spoke up.In February, a gay man named Jeff Cleghorn testified before the Georgia Senate during a committee hearing on a bill titled the “Parents and Children Protection Act.” Cleghorn, an Army veteran and retired lawyer who once served on the board of directors for Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal, spoke in favor of the legislation, which would require teachers to obtain parental consent before discussing controversial theorie...| LGBT-Courage
Gender ideology has breathed new life into a dark, old prejudice.When I was a young boy, I loved spending the night at my grandmother’s house. There, I could stay up as late as I wanted, and in the morning, there would always be Cinnamon Toast Crunch for breakfast. But the best part was raiding the closet in her basement, which was full of the gowns she had worn in the 1960s and 1970s – frilly pink and purple confections made of lace, chiffon and silk. I would put them on and watch The G...| LGBT-Courage
...as a trans health providerA mental health nurse since 2008, I’ve worked in a number of different settings: an acute stabilization unit, a specialized eating disorders program, and community youth programs. About 2-3 years ago, when the youth clinic I helped launch started seeing a flood of trans identified young people seeking medical services, we started discussions about how to best support them. One of doctors was interested in learning about trans healthcare but she had limited sessi...| LGBT-Courage
Ever since The Free Press published my article about my experiences at the Washington University School of Medicine Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, I have heard from so many people.I have heard from doctors from within my own institution offering support. I have heard from amazing gay, lesbian, and transgender people welcoming me into their circles of support and trust. I have heard from the parents: the anguish, the pain, and the outpouring of thanks. Some ha...| LGBT-Courage
