“Every generation seems to have its members who think the world has gone to hell and a hand basket and that they need to explain a challenging world to their kids.” ThinkingWorldNeedsHandsSeemsKidsChallengesGoneHellGenerationsMembersBaskets Author:Steven Petrow
“I'll tell you what gives me hope. After the struggle for marriage equality, the LGBTQ community has built some very powerful organizations; in particular, I'm thinking of HRC (the Human Rights Campaign), GLAAD... but there are many, many others, too. Along with those organizations come some savvy and tested leaders who have come to understand not only how to change hearts and minds but also legislators and judges votes.” ThinkingGivingMindHumansHeartCommunityPowerfulLeaderStruggleRightsParticularJudgingBuiltVoteOrganizationGive MeHuman RightsCampaignsTestedHeart And MindVery PowerfulLegislatorsSavvyMarriage Equality Author:Steven Petrow
“To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.” IfsThinkingWayNeedsChildrenParentChallengesLove YouHonestyIdentityNewsGenderUrgesSay I Love YouDisclosureGender Identity Author:Steven Petrow
“Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are two key elements in this equation.” PeopleThinkingTwoImportantSelfKeysElementsMannersSelf RespectGood ManEquationsGood Manners Author:Steven Petrow
“I keep reading that Donald Trump is the most pro-LGBT GOP presidential nominee of all time - and I actually think that's true.” ThinkingReadingTrumpAll TimePresidentialLgbtGop Author:Steven Petrow
“We need to regain the art of civil discourse and more practically, I don't think you change anyone's mind by calling them names.” ThinkingNeedsMindArtNamesCallingDiscourse Author:Steven Petrow
“I think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors.” ThinkingIssuesIdentityBehaviorWorkplacePersonal Behavior Author:Steven Petrow