Are you, indeed, retarded? Are you "less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual" for your age? Do you have a mental handicap that requires you to be treated with a different sort of care? That makes certain life tasks more difficult? Are your friends being silly/dumb/foolish/loving actually gay? Are they attracted to... Continue Reading →
It Gets Better, Jew.0 (have to share, and keep sharing).
The It Gets Better Project, a series of videos by famous and non-famous people coming out on being hopeful for LGBT teens, has been catching attention around the social media corners I hang out in. But I wonder if, aside from the teens who need the support, the misguided/hateful/ignorant people at the core of the problem are... Continue Reading →
Gay Jews, straight Jews, mitzva-observing Jews.
This is already a week old, but I really wanted to share it again here: Shmuley Boteach's take on homosexuality in Judaism. Whether you're a fan or a foe, I think it's a well-thought out and ballsy read. Give it a try: No Holds Barred: The Jewish view of homosexuality A few of my favorite... Continue Reading →