Six Things Straight People Should Stop Saying About Gay People

I came across this article yesterday.  The author states that, 10 years ago, she had said all of these things.  I have heard all of these statements too many times to count.  Its a good article with real facts to support it.  Share it with your friends – So much of the discrimiation we face is based on ignorance rather than malice.  Educating people is our greatest weapon in our fight toward equality

 

From the Article:

“You can choose to continue oppressing fellow citizens, offend gay friends and family members, and push people away from the benefits of faith communities by repeating the above statements OR you can get informed and and stop saying ignorant, hurtful things.

Remember:

    • Gay people have lives, not “lifestyles”.
    • God is a clever designer; the parts do fit and work quite well for same-sex loving couples.
    • Homosexuality is a natural expression of human sexuality.
    • People do not change sexual orientation.
    • Marriage is a civil right in the US.
    • The Bible is being wrongly used to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

We are guilty in families, society, workplaces and churches of oppressing a class of people because of our own ignorance and isolation. Be better than that. Get into relationships with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and get informed.

And stop saying stupid stuff.”

Read the whole article here.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Same Love

httpv://youtu.be/g1TBgcctcco

My 19 year old daughter showed me this video – Beautiful.  Macklemore just got a new fan…. Enjoy!

Thanks Taylor – you keep me young!

George Clooney: “I Don’t Give a Shit”

via Wipe Out Homophobia on Facebook

The Muppets Tell Chick-Fil-A Buh Bye

Jim Henson Company has issued a statement on their Facebook Wall:

“The Jim Henson Company has celebrated and embraced diversity and inclusiveness for over fifty years and we have notified Chick-Fil-A that we do not wish to partner with them on any future endeavors.  Lisa Henson, our CEO is personally a strong supporter of gay marriage and has directed us to donate the payment we received from Chick-Fil-A to GLAAD.  (http://www.glaad.org/)”

The entertainment company has sold the chain its Creature Shop toys for their children’s meal.

This is important.  We are seeing more companies supporting equality and choosing to call out those who are not just vocal about being anti-gay, but are actively trying to deny us our rights.  Chick-Fil-A has donated heavily to anti-gay organziations in the past.

 

Office Depot Partners with Lady Gaga

Office Depot has started a campaign of inclusiveness and acceptance.  The office supply store has paired with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, and is offering an assortment of back to school supplies with the messages “Be Brave,” “Be Amazing,” “Be Yourself,” “Be Kind,” “Be Accepting,” and “Be Involved.”  The products include Gift Cards,  Post-It(R) Notes, limited-edition Sharpie(R) pens, and “Bravery Bracelets,” each of which feature Born This Way Foundation’s logo, as well as the same six messages.  Twenty-five percent of each sale go to the foundation, with a guarnateed $1 million dollar donation.

I encourage everyone to support this great cause!  You know it’s a good idea, because the certified hate group American Family Association is freaking out!