tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.comments2022-12-08T05:52:46.002-05:00Equal Justice Under LawGLADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14068092865389243820noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-21077681170306075082013-09-17T00:08:36.420-04:002013-09-17T00:08:36.420-04:00David - You continue to make a powerful difference...David - You continue to make a powerful difference in the lives of so many around the world! Thanks for being the man you are and investing so much in others!Don Strangenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-41287619164201920932013-06-14T14:40:26.000-04:002013-06-14T14:40:26.000-04:00I think children should be allowed to express thei...I think children should be allowed to express their gender identity as soon as they are aware of it, and not forced or even encouraged to spend their childhoods feeling as though they are living a lie. Ten years seems like an eternity to a child. I hope some day children will be considered gender-identity- and sexual-orientation-neutral until they express themselves, and won't even have to go through a coming out.<br /><br />Schools should make students aware as a matter of course that if they are uncomfortable or confused about something at school, including the way another child appears, they may talk about it with an adult at school. Any student who bullies another student should be handled as would any bully. A school that forces a victim of bullying to make a personal, public accommodation is enabling and participating in bullying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-6039174728742636852013-06-14T09:40:01.418-04:002013-06-14T09:40:01.418-04:00Thanks for your comment Jeff. As you know, coming ...Thanks for your comment Jeff. As you know, coming out as LGBT -- no matter our age -- is a very personal decision. And thanks to the many social, cultural and legal advances the LGBT movement has made over the past several decades, young people are coming out at younger ages because it is safer to do so and there are more educational and support resources available to them and their families. More and more, children and young people are coming out with the support of their families, their communities, and their medical care providers. We think this is a positive development that actually does allow kids to just be kids – but healthy, happy kids, rather than kids who are struggling to be something they’re not. I strongly encourage you to read this story that the Boston Globe did on our client Nicole: http://b.globe.com/ZOFbIM. What it shows is that coming out, even for a kid, is a complicated process that her parents didn’t take lightly, nor did they push her into it. I think their story is typical of many families with LGBT children and it has done a lot to educate people who share your concerns. We’re happy to share other resources with you if you’d like to know more.GLADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068092865389243820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-919013345899092013-06-14T07:39:10.331-04:002013-06-14T07:39:10.331-04:00I'am sorry if I sound less than compassionate ...I'am sorry if I sound less than compassionate here, By are you kidding me? 5'th graders and transgender issues? As a 52 year old Gay man it has taken me the better part 40 years to figure out my comfort level with society and that changes daily with as social issues have matured and changed as well, However why the hell are we putting the pressures of Transgender issues on children and expecting other children to accept what most adults spend a Lifetime trying to deal with. Both straight and Gay? Is there no time to just be a kid anymore? I blame the parents in these cases. It's tough enough as you become an adolescent dealing with sexuality but give me a break 4'th and 5'th graders? I am sorry but this is WAY to early for a child to be looking to come out!Jeff Archambonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-1021146396566273552013-04-09T16:25:23.201-04:002013-04-09T16:25:23.201-04:00Adam, i heard Amanda praising your writing, but di...Adam, i heard Amanda praising your writing, but didnt know until now what she was referring to. That was beautiful and so powerful. Thank you for sharing that experience. I am so moved by how you captured it. I, for one, am so glad it was you who was there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409989194934530204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-41762209381744610052013-04-05T15:03:36.663-04:002013-04-05T15:03:36.663-04:00What a great post. Thank you Adam.What a great post. Thank you Adam.janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617643406362619717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-67461341896733987362012-06-06T22:35:13.972-04:002012-06-06T22:35:13.972-04:00Thanks so much for participating in Blogging for L...Thanks so much for participating in Blogging for LGBT Families Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-4326046877172104012012-06-04T22:37:38.399-04:002012-06-04T22:37:38.399-04:00What an important book!What an important book!Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-24568031463290484932012-04-21T02:42:15.772-04:002012-04-21T02:42:15.772-04:00I'm not gay but I am a teacher and people need...I'm not gay but I am a teacher and people need to give it up already that this real life now and gays and lesbians are more and more common now and days and our children need to learn that everyone is different and no matter what we are no one to judge anyone. I love this book and think its great. I had a little girl in my class that had two mommies and this book made her day it was something she could relate to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-15393013296303628212012-04-03T10:30:38.146-04:002012-04-03T10:30:38.146-04:00Thanks. It should now be fixed.Thanks. It should now be fixed.GLADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068092865389243820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-62257503135076413852012-04-03T10:25:12.098-04:002012-04-03T10:25:12.098-04:00Fyi the Globe link doesn't work.Fyi the Globe link doesn't work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-72541905141474642142012-01-24T16:52:36.989-05:002012-01-24T16:52:36.989-05:00What a great post. Susan will remember this the re...What a great post. Susan will remember this the rest of her life.<br />It is very difficult when we have to bring up the subject of discrimination with our child but it is much better to talk about it than to leave so much unsaid.<br /><br />I've always told my daughter that if she doesn't speak up when something is said or done that she doesn't agree with then her silence will speak for her and she will appear to agree with the others.<br /><br />Susan will learn how to speak for herself but for now, it's wonderful that she has you to help speak for her and to her.Robin Piccininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-55995666217154069292012-01-24T14:54:16.152-05:002012-01-24T14:54:16.152-05:00Beautiful story, congratulations to Susan, she'...Beautiful story, congratulations to Susan, she's a part of history.@KurtzLRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-38683166439079591472012-01-23T13:31:35.923-05:002012-01-23T13:31:35.923-05:00Wonderful blog!
I have not dragged my sons into t...Wonderful blog!<br /><br />I have not dragged my sons into the fray with me as a transgender person outside the home and in some regards I worry that I've done them a disservice by not doing so.<br /><br />That being said, I am certain they are more fully human, more kind, more considerate people because they've had to bear witness to my life since transitioning and have supported me emotionally.<br /><br />Friends, family, and supporters of LGBTQI rights gain a level of enlightenment regarding the true nature of love--and for that we are all blessed.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952436791065301611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-89324116532127656292011-09-13T08:56:05.331-04:002011-09-13T08:56:05.331-04:00Thanks Steph! We had a great time at the UMASS Am...Thanks Steph! We had a great time at the UMASS Amherst camp - a really impressive group of students! We'd be happy to send you more bracelets for your GSA to hand out. Either give us a call at 617-426-1350 or email us at gladlaw at glad.org (ask for Amanda)and we will make arrangements.GLADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068092865389243820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-88041146266158759772011-09-12T17:48:43.677-04:002011-09-12T17:48:43.677-04:00I was at the UMASS Amherst Camp this past summer! ...I was at the UMASS Amherst Camp this past summer! It was so amazing and there are so many people who see my Got LGBTQ Rights? Bracelet and want it! I wish i had a way to buy them or get them for my school's GSA to hand out. I found this post while googling the bracelets actually. Thank you so much for your work on the UMASS Amherst Camp, it went amazingly and I adored the legal workshop. (and getting to do a role play for Vickie!)Steph/TJ Scanlonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-32702922899488519672011-08-17T16:28:14.358-04:002011-08-17T16:28:14.358-04:00Thank you, Mike, for all of the love and energy yo...Thank you, Mike, for all of the love and energy you put into these projects at GLAD. Your discipline with the translations was admirable. Lots of luck in your future projects. May you continue to find ways of challenging injustice around you!Hana Taubernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-8697928654881250712011-08-17T16:23:59.956-04:002011-08-17T16:23:59.956-04:00Thank you, Andy, for all of the love and energy yo...Thank you, Andy, for all of the love and energy you put into these projects at GLAD. Thank you for coming on board and lots of luck in your future projects. May you always find ways of creating positive change around you!Hana Taubernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-45463897026467089982011-08-15T20:34:49.176-04:002011-08-15T20:34:49.176-04:00A great postA great postJosephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373707817251475130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-5771535566935986422011-08-15T12:17:30.551-04:002011-08-15T12:17:30.551-04:00Thank you Andy! Your contributions to GLAD this su...Thank you Andy! Your contributions to GLAD this summer are numerous and as Special Events Manager I particularly appreciated your willingness to pitch in wherever needed - including prior to and at events. Good luck next year and hopefully we'll see you soon!Robbie Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031748428149493540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-86181429538042648902011-08-15T12:15:16.095-04:002011-08-15T12:15:16.095-04:00Thank you Mike! Your contributions to GLAD this su...Thank you Mike! Your contributions to GLAD this summer are numerous and as Special Events Manager I particularly appreciated your willingness to pitch in wherever needed - including prior to and at events. Good luck next year and hopefully we'll see you soon!Robbie Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031748428149493540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-72390342137827694892011-08-02T16:42:56.880-04:002011-08-02T16:42:56.880-04:00Funny how the anti-marriage folks suddenly LOVE th...Funny how the anti-marriage folks suddenly LOVE the courts when it suits them.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771611871652111240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-17826165158666609942011-05-25T12:36:20.492-04:002011-05-25T12:36:20.492-04:00I cried as I read your blog....YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!...I cried as I read your blog....YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!marcia garbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-73448745301560437182011-05-24T14:43:28.782-04:002011-05-24T14:43:28.782-04:00The only problem with requiring an ID that reflect...The only problem with requiring an ID that reflects your true gender is $money$. Over a third of trans-people make less than the federal poverty level.<br /><br />Three months of therapy = $1500, name change = $150, driver license = $66 and I just applied for a passport, $135.Diana_CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223056441901730531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878677187737032554.post-63249544252154626832011-05-20T17:02:30.527-04:002011-05-20T17:02:30.527-04:00The only problem I had with the Connecticut debate...The only problem I had with the Connecticut debate was the proponents of the bill were so poorly coached and aware of the issue. <br /><br />They were not able to properly address the social issues being addressed by the opposition (crossdressers and "transvestites") while not truly addressing the medical issue that transsexuals and intersex individuals face. <br /><br />Until the equality community finally gets their head out of the sand and realizes that gender identity and gender expression are two different things, transsexuals and intersex (gender identity) will continue to be thrown under the bus at the hands of cross dressers with full sex drives congruent to their birth gender (gender expression). <br /><br />In any state where bathroom issues come up, I would support an amendment that would define gender based on the individual's state identification card or federal passport. In CT, the driver's license can be changed with a "hormone letter" from a physician. This is "gender identity" in my book. Those who do not identify that way would be considered "gender expression". <br /><br />In states where the bathroom bill meme is being touted, if the medical issues around gender identity are presented and bills are written to protect gender expression in all areas except sex-segregated public accommodation while restricting sex-segregated facility protection to gender identity, we would not have as many bathroom bill issues. <br /><br />Of course, the GLB community does not want to see it. They see us all as a social issue and deny that there's even a medical issue for a significant subset of those who fall under the current "transgender" umbrella. Hopefully the equality community will finally wake up and get their head out of the sand.<br /><br />Michi EyreMichi-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942418520930045512noreply@blogger.com