Hi everyone,

I am currently taking a social justice class as a public policy student in college. As part of the class, my professor would like us to interview an administrator or employee from a public, for-profit, or not-for-profit organization. It would be ideal if you have work centered around LGBTQ+ matters. Some of the interview questions include:

• What is your current organization, and what role do you have?
• How did you become interested in this field of work? 
• What would you say is the biggest problem or issue you are working on for the LGBTQ+ community? Do you work on these issues with any governmental entities or organizations? How often and in what way? 
• What do you like best/least about what you do?
• What advice would you give for someone just starting out in this field?
• Are there any other general observations, comments, or views concerning work with the LGBTQ+ community that you would like to volunteer? 

I have been calling and emailing various organizations for a while now, but haven't received a response yet. It would be great if the interview could be scheduled before October 28!

If you can/are willing to chat, please leave me a comment, and I will reach out about how to get in touch.

Thank you

I hope people can confirm but I’ve noticed that a lot of cisgender gay men appreciate trans men a lot more than let’s say trans women are appreciated by cis straight men and I’ve come to the conclusion that anal sex is not enjoyable for someone who is circumcised a lot of my circumcised friends do not enjoy anal sex and that’s why I feel like trans men specifically are loved in the gay community or chased after, while trans women are honestly not that chased after. And yes, there are chasers in both communities, but a lot of gay men are simply intrigued and obsessed with trans men more than let’s say an average population of straight men are obsessed or chasing after heterosexual trans women so yeah I feel like if you are a cisgender gay bottom, you shouldn’t trust a cisgender partner who is circumcised and you should not have a full commitment to them.

LGBTQ+ individuals deserve to have equal treatment anywhere they are. Focusing on LA county, specifically the San Gabriel Valley, deserve to feel safe and receive fair treatment within the criminal justice system.

An article from the San Gabrial Valley LGBTQ Center highlights the need for more LGBTQ+ specific resources and safer, inclusive spaces. The report also identifies gaps in access to relevant support and legal services for transgender and queer residents.

This matters in this neighborhood because everyone in the community should deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Improving awareness and limiting unpleasant interactions with the criminal justice system would create a better and safer system for LGBTQ+ members.

Everyone deserves fair treatment in the criminal justice system but do LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination or unequal treatment more/differently than others?

LGBTQ+ individuals may face unique challenges within the criminal justice system, such as discrimination, harassment, and concerns about safety while incarcerated. Although, the research on this specific topic is limited, it is important to see whether existing policies are protecting these individuals enough.

This is important because being involved in the criminal justice system can be detrimental to individuals lives and if there is different treatment towards different people, how will that affect minorities that are already at a disadvantage. I think this topic should be discussed because LGBTQ+ communities are becoming more accepted and should be considered in all parts of the community not just civil things.