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9 things to consider - protests
Many protests, vigils, and memorials across the country occur peacefully, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. There are inherent physical safety and legal risks that are important to consider with any of these types of gatherings, and the risks are prominent in the current political climate.
Only you can determine when/if it’s appropriate for you to attend a protest. No matter what, it’s important to keep yourself and loved ones as safe as possible in every situation. And part of that is knowing your rights and where you can turn for assistance.
These tips are based on “The Trevor Project - Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ Young Person by: Danielle Ehsanipour (they/them), Director of Lifeline, The Trevor Project & Paloma Woo (she/her), Senior Crisis Services Manager, The Trevor Project.
This information is meant to help people consider options to make the safest decisions for themselves if they are considering attending a protest. “It is up to you to learn about and abide by laws specific to your state, how to express yourself online or at vigils and protests, and to decide how comfortable you are with publicly sharing parts of your identity.”
These tips and suggestions are not a replacement for legal advice. If you need legal advice or assistance, please contact a lawyer.
pride month 101 - pride for beginners!
Are you new to the LGBTQ+ community or just looking for information about Pride Month? We’ve got answers to some of the most common questions about Pride Month - What is Pride Month about? Why does Pride get a whole month? What’s the deal with pride flags and parades? Whats the deal with the rainbow? Isn’t Pride a bad thing? Is being LGBTQ+ something to celebrate! Find answers in our free downloadable pdf here!
What Do You Do When Church Leaders Give Talks That Are Painful?
It’s okay to acknowledge that church leaders said something that caused you pain. And it’s important to allow yourself to feel it without judgment. Sometimes, as members of the church, we think that in order to be “all in” the gospel we need to be 100% behind what every church leader says from every pulpit. That is simply not true.
