Rely on facts, figures, principles of equality and fairness. — Steven Petrow Equality Copy Share Image
The right to be married was hard earned by the marriage equality movement and one of its "perks" is the right to… — Steven Petrow Being married Copy Share Image
The murkiness of Donald Trump's position is really what distinguishes him from other Republican nominees and contenders who have been steadfast in… — Steven Petrow Has beens Copy Share Image
You know, my goal is not to convince you that I'm right or that you're wrong. About homophobia. Gun violence. Racism. Whatever… — Steven Petrow Convince Copy Share Image
To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If… — Steven Petrow Challenges Copy Share Image
When someone transitions you should refer to them by their new name both in the present and with references back in time. — Steven Petrow Back in time Copy Share Image
As for LGBTQ people supporting Donald Trump (or other Republicans), I do understand that some of them value his stances on immigration,… — Steven Petrow Change Copy Share Image
A big question that we have is that we do not understand why the comfort of the few should override the comfort… — Steven Petrow Comfort Copy Share Image
I'll tell you what gives me hope. After the struggle for marriage equality, the LGBTQ community has built some very powerful organizations;… — Steven Petrow Built Copy Share Image
There's nothing you can say that won't make you seem ungrateful or rude. — Steven Petrow Rude Copy Share Image
Okay, so here's my question: When did civility become incompatible with protest? Why do some people consider civility an antonym - anathema,… — Steven Petrow Action Copy Share Image
From my vantage point, when I'm criticized in a way that I can hear what's being said - i.e., the issues -… — Steven Petrow Apology Copy Share Image
Calling a trans person by their former name is referred to as "deadnaming" and is considered highly offensive to most trans people… — Steven Petrow Calling Copy Share Image
I know many of my female friends do not like being referred to as "ladies." — Steven Petrow Female Copy Share Image
Cross-dressing is more of a set of actions or behaviors and not synonymous with gender identity (straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, among others). — Steven Petrow Action Copy Share Image
Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are… — Steven Petrow Elements Copy Share Image
What really surprised me was that more than half of all deaths by gunshot are suicides, more than 20,000 a year, about… — Steven Petrow Death Copy Share Image
I keep reading that Donald Trump is the most pro-LGBT GOP presidential nominee of all time - and I actually think that's… — Steven Petrow All time Copy Share Image
Every generation seems to have its members who think the world has gone to hell and a hand basket and that they… — Steven Petrow Baskets Copy Share Image
Being LGBT is not a choice. It's not about "a sexual proclivity." It's not a "lifestyle," as you put it. It's about… — Steven Petrow Celebrate Copy Share Image
I think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors. — Steven Petrow Behavior Copy Share Image