“I will push back”: Thoughts on Those Who Fight Against Non-Discrimination Policies

As we all know, recently there has been an uptick in the debate on LGBTQ rights and federal and state non-discrimination legislation and policies. The arguments for adding LGBTQ into non-discrimination legislation and policies are basically: FOR non-discrimination legislation and policies: It allows for equal protections for LGBTQ identified individuals. AGAINST non-discrimination legislation and policies: It infringes

The Mitten State is Becoming Harder to Love

Oh Michigan. How you make it hard for me to love you. Lately Michigan has been taking some significant stances/hits in the fight for LGBT equality: In November, the Sixth Circuit Federal Court overturned six District Court decisions in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee allowing same-sex marriage. This was in counter of the other Circuit

The Movement 2014

Today I’m taking a break from the professional development and going to go a little personal. As you, my readers may know, I identify as gay and advocate for equity in my own subtle ways. I accomplish this mostly through my blog and my openness with my students when they ask questions or if they need