The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages. Votes: 48
If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family. Votes: 25
I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people. Votes: 24
It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment. Votes: 19
One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a time. Votes: 16
I am going to sing lesbian love songs and support gay rights no matter what. The rest is public relations. Votes: 16
The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model. Votes: 14
Young people discovering their sexuality must know they walk with a strong tradition and that they are not alone. They have a right to information without being pressured. Votes: 11
An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality. Votes: 11
People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it. Votes: 11
The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model Votes: 11
The kitchen may not get cleaned, and I have to accept that. I do the important things. Votes: 9
Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity. Votes: 8
Anything that is non-violent is OK with me. Votes: 8
I have often felt bad that I am not great at any one thing. Like just a super super singer. Or the Gregory Hines of something. Votes: 8
I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice. Votes: 7
If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate. Votes: 6
As the middle begins to feel safe enough to accept some of the so-called radical thinking, ideas move to the middle and a new edge is created. Votes: 6
I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists. Votes: 6
It seems to me the most important issue in the LGBT community is the right to be queer-the right to be free of the heterosexual assumption. Votes: 5
That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door is extreme poverty. Votes: 4
The more confident one becomes, the less one needs all people to be the same. Votes: 3
You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't careful, that can lead to bigotry. Votes: 3
I always try to honor a character by being honest and truthful to who they are, in spite of my own personality and beliefs. Votes: 3
That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door is extreme poverty Votes: 2
I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry. Votes: 2
There is no sexuality that is greater or lesser than another. Votes: 2
I've always known the greatness of black people. Votes: 0
There is a child in all of us, a person who believes in a glorious future. Votes: 0
I would love to direct a movie, something I really like with a great cast. What a dream! Votes: 0
I spent years crying in my diary. But I finally stopped finding fault with myself. We're all different, yet the same. Votes: 0
I meet so many people, but I don't know anybody. Votes: 0
We gave up having a TV last year. I am out of the loop. Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they have one. Votes: 0
We are a complex species to observe Votes: 0
I have often felt bad that I am not great at any one thing. Like just a super super singer. Or the Gregory Hines of something Votes: 0
There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work. Votes: 0