Adults record messages to reassure victims of bullies

posted 06:31 AM 11/26
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In September, Dan Savage, editorial director of the weekly Seattle newspaper "The Stranger," and his partner posted a video with a simple message - "It Gets Better" - to inspire and encourage lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

The video project has gone grassroots, inviting people across the world to encourage our next generation, and to offer hope to those who are facing harassment and bullying.

Thousands of people have submitted their compelling video stories online at www.itgetsbetter.org. These stories are an opportunity for us to reflect on what has changed, and what work still needs to be done.

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School bullying is a problem that requires adult intervention

posted 06:42 AM 09/17

The fall chill is in the air, albeit earlier than most of us had hoped. The hustle and bustle of school is upon us. Even for those of us without school-aged children, there's just no way to ignore the signs - the school buses, the busy crosswalks, and the packs of kids moving from one bus zone to another.

Time for Obama to live up to pledge on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

posted 07:08 AM 07/09

The South Sound has a long history of military leadership. Our region is also home to many courageous service members who have challenged "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the federal military policy that requires gays and lesbians to hide and lie about their sexual orientation.

Gays and lesbians often forced to choose between identity and faith

posted 08:12 AM 04/30

In the gay world, so much has happened since my last column. I'm left with difficult choices: Should I write about President Barack Obama's decision to stall repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell, thus continuing a policy that prohibits openly honest gay men and lesbians from serving in the military? Should I write about "Archie" comics and the announcement that a gay character will be featured beginning in September? Perhaps I should consider the national Day of Silence event, in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied students in the South Sound called attention to bullying in schools.

Confronting discrimination on two fronts is daunting

posted 07:45 AM 02/19

This column is dedicated to black and African-American lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and allied leaders past and present, who have made an extraordinary difference in our world.