Tag Archives: conservative
Systemic Problem
I see conservative friends of mine take issue with generalizations being leveled against all police, and they speak about what they see as the erosion of individual responsibility. It’s difficult for them to recognize that this is truly a systemic … Continue reading
A moment for self-reflection
As it has been a year since the murder of George Floyd, and this new wave of activism has crashed over our society, it’s important to reflect on where this wave has carried us. How much has changed? White people, … Continue reading
New Circle
I’ve since come to realize that if I couldn’t be me within my own circle, I needed to find a new circle, which is precisely what I did. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, played a big part in that- … Continue reading
Accept my Sexuality
I came out as gay to my parents when I was 28. I’m living on my own, after serving in the military. My deeply conservative parents did not accept my sexuality well, calling me “disgusting” and “sinful.” They froze me … Continue reading