National Coming Out Day

With a brother who is gay and others who are friends and even family members who are gay, it is time to stand up against homophobia and anti-gay attitudes, words, and actions. Listen to and consider this PSA from GLAAD -- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Be a friend and an ally -- won't you?






ABC Allies & Friends

Here are 10 ways to be a friend and ally -- From GLAAD
  1. Be a listener.
  2. Be open-minded.
  3. Be willing to talk.
  4. Be inclusive and invite LGBT friends to hang out with your friends and family.
  5. Don't assume that all your friends and co-workers are straight. Someone close to you could be looking for support in their coming-out process. Not making assumptions will give them the space they need.
  6. Homophobic comments and jokes are harmful. Let your friends, family and co-workers know that you find them offensive.
  7. Confront your own prejudices and homophobia, even if it is uncomfortable to do so.
  8. Defend your LGBT friends against discrimination.
  9. Believe that all people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity and respect.
  10. If you see LGBT people being misrepresented in the media, contact us at glaad.org.

Hat tip to my other blogging home -- Faithfully Liberal

Comments

I'm sorry I missed this. I try to be a good ally, but I miss opportunities like this to promote significant GLBT news. Do you think we will get ENDA passed with GLBT protection?

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