LGBT Network’s Post

When I ask the question, "what do you know about thinking", most people look back at me with confusion. It is not within the general realm of expertise and that is the reason that some problems persist. We have the gift of human experience and that allows us to see in modes, Real, Imagined, Past, Present,Future. Amongst other things this allows us to live our ideas and bring them to fruition. Some ideas, however much we crave them, are inconsistent with reality. That does not mean we always realise that is the case, which is where the education on thinking is key. You can identify with any idea. You just have to remember there can be a difference between "your reality", and "the reality".

Use the free lesson plans provided in this blog to introduce your students with special needs to LGBTQ Awareness Month. This lesson presents simple facts about what the initials stand for and the percentages of folks who fall under the umbrella. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gNSWZknE

HFA self-study: "Ethical Issues in Effectively Providing LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care." This CE program explores potential conflicts & offer strategies and tools for professionals in effectively serving the LGBTQ+ communities: https://bit.ly/43hLDeY #pridemonth

Forced “outing” is a hostile act that can cause severe emotional and psychological harm to student(s). If/when forced “outing” is conducted, it is a blatant misuse of power and emotional and psychological abuse. A school district engaging in such behavior is a violation of even the most basic of human rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. It is unfathomable that educational and community leaders would even hypthothesize abusing their power in this way. #standtogether #humanrights #studentsfirst #StudentSupport #StudentRights #SuicideRisk #EdPolicy #EdLeaders

Assessing the Damage: Reviewing How State LGBTQ Policies Changed in 2023 https://lnkd.in/dtqgJcRX

Level up your allyship and learn about LGBTQ+ terms! Visit pflag.org/glossary to learn more about LGBTQ+ terms, identities, phrases, and more!

None of us are safe until all of us are safe. A 2020 survey by the Center for American Progress found that Black LGBTQ+ people regularly alter their behavior to avoid harm and discrimination. 1 in 3 avoid public spaces 2 in 5 have moved away from family 1 in 5 avoid travel Inclusive and affirming care is just one step toward safer living for all of us. Find out how You:Flourish connects the community to vetted care: https://bit.ly/49GZkY0

Level up your allyship and learn about LGBTQ+ terms! Visit pflag.org/glossary to learn more about LGBTQ+ terms, identities, phrases, and more!

In: Respecting people's pronouns. Read our founder Elle Moxley’s article in LGBTQ Nation on the importance of pronouns and give the gift of respecting people's pronouns in 2024! 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/edpDncye

It seems to me that librarians are always addressing symptoms of American cultural illness, which will always be an uphill battle trying to turn back all the macro and micro attacks on thinking. Especially reflecting on the June 27 presidential "debate", I see the nation needs us in office creating good laws and deconstructing bad laws. We are information experts with a constituency who trusts us. Please consider running for office, networking and championing peers in other districts. We can cure societal ills by being honorable law makers and budget funders. I know you are doing great work currently, but would you consider entering national politics? A Congress full of librarians could truly improve the country and our world, while being inherently resistant to misinformation.