We need to regain the art of civil discourse and more practically, I don't think you change anyone's mind by calling them names.

The murkiness of Donald Trump's position is really what distinguishes him from other Republican nominees and contenders who have been steadfast in their opposition to LGBTQ equality.

Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are two key elements in this equation.

I keep reading that Donald Trump is the most pro-LGBT GOP presidential nominee of all time - and I actually think that's true.

Rely on facts, figures, principles of equality and fairness.

There's nothing you can say that won't make you seem ungrateful or rude.

Calling a trans person by their former name is referred to as "deadnaming" and is considered highly offensive to most trans people I know.

When someone transitions you should refer to them by their new name both in the present and with references back in time.

Acceptance comes through understanding.

A big question that we have is that we do not understand why the comfort of the few should override the comfort of the many.

More people use guns to kill themselves than to kill others.

To enjoy inner joy and happiness, let us use our conscience to create peace and harmony in this world.

When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.

No one can reach the pinnacle of success without crossing the treacherous valleys of failures.

Plan for ways to get more enjoyment into your life and you will get more joy out of it.

People are doing amazing things right now on the Web.

It doesn't take money to turn off the television and cultivate real bonding time.

What is necessary is not to seek after some fantastic ideal, utterly unsuited to our real needs, but to discover the true nature of those needs, to fulfill them, and rejoice therein.

I wonder where we go when we die?” “…Pittsburgh?” “You mean if we’re good or if we’re bad?

The thing about it is, all those races we lost, we won this race together. We won it as a team.

The French, the Italians, the Germans, the Spanish and the English have spent centuries killing each other.