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Comment on More than Just a Hug – Providing Support as an Allied Parent by Donald L. Smith

Donald L. Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:20:29 +0000

Thanks, Sam. Still often have you and Julia in our thoughts, and love to follow the work of S.F. PFLAG since Bud and I moved back to PA in 2005 (following my mother Mary’s death). She would be so proud of the way all of you have carried on her earlier fight for equality. Sincerely, Donald L. Smith.

Comment on More than Just a Hug – Providing Support as an Allied Parent by Patty

Patty — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:52:15 +0000

Thank you Sam! How fitting I read this the day after Father’s Day! My Dad is gone, but he embraced me because of the person he raised. A person with a strong moral character that was laid down and passed on by the foundation of a parents ‘ love, respect and honor that he taught us. The day I told him I was gay, his first words were “you are my pride and joy and that nor my love will ever change!” As always, he was true to his word! Don’t get me wrong…he also added “I know you like a book and I now you like guys!”……told him he had the wrong book…..and with time and unconditional love he championed every decision I made throughout out my life! He evolved in his beliefs and acceptance of me being gay. He loved my partner, my wife in Canada where we married! He always ended each call, each visit with “I love you!” Yesterday I yearned for time with him and his big bear hug embrace! Thank you for reminding me of my Dad!

Comment on More than Just a Hug – Providing Support as an Allied Parent by Teddy Witherington

Teddy Witherington — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:53:30 +0000

Thank you, Sam, for contributing such a wonderful, touching and empowering message at this special time of year. Teddy

Comment on The View from Capitol Hill by Out & Equal at Creating Change « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

Out & Equal at Creating Change « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:06:23 +0000

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Comment on Impact LGBT Diversity Policy by Sharing Your Story by Hopes for an Out & Equal 2013 « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

Hopes for an Out & Equal 2013 « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:11:12 +0000

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Comment on Going LGBT to the Office Holiday Party by outandequal

outandequal — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:59:29 +0000

A fair suggestion; thank you, Tracy. Enjoy your Office Holiday Party. Let us know how it goes!

Comment on Municipal Equality Index Unveiled by From the Roots – Local Law and the Equality Movement « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:33:14 +0000

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Comment on Going LGBT to the Office Holiday Party by Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:11:13 +0000

“The impression that your guest leaves with co-workers and supervisors will ultimately reflect upon your own character.”

It’s probably just me, but I first read this & thought, the guest was leaving the party with someone else (other than the person they arrived with)- lol…

Maybe it ought to be written:

The impression that your guest leaves, with co-workers and supervisors, will ultimately reflect upon your own character.?

Cheers!

Comment on Thank You for a Successful Summit! by Town Call Resources, November 14 – 2012 Out & Equal Annual Summit Wrap Up « Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:39:26 +0000

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Comment on 14th Annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance by Pat Baillie

Pat Baillie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:48:41 +0000

We had an amazing town call today! Looking back, we remembered those we have lost to violence for falling outside the lines of gender stereotypes whether they identify as transgender or not. Looking ahead, we heard from the Transgender Law Center on the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruling in the Macy case that extended gender protections to transgender employees. If you would like to review the podcast and slides, here are the links!

Podcast: http://outandequal.org/training/2012TownCalls/2012NovTCMacy/index.htm
PDF: http://outandequal.org/training/towncallslides/TransgenderTownCallfinal.pdf

Taking a moment to look back, gives us the strength to face the new trials that lie ahead and remember why we do this work every day! Thanks to all of you who join in the day of remembrance!

Pat Baillie
Director of Training, Out & Equal