A Road Trip to Love

I was just telling someone today that sometimes when we pursue a dream or career outside of the norm, it can feel isolating. Not everyone will understand you...

Dear Arizona Daily Star, My name is Chris Tompkins and I am a teacher in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in Tucson and my mom is a longtime reader of the ...

An invitation for all families. “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~ Robert Fulghum Last week I heard ...

A friend recently shared an article with me about Perez Hilton saying he would prefer it if his five year old son wasn’t gay. Hearing an openly gay parent sa...

“Life is an inward journey. No matter our background or beliefs, each of us is on a road trip to love. And it's a journey that begins within.” A few weeks ag...

Last month, at an educational event, I spoke on a panel with an elementary school teacher who has two decades’ worth of experience. She shared a personal rev...

Michelle’s mother realized she’s transgender one night while consoling her after a panic attack. She said Michelle began getting really bad panic attacks bef...

"What if your parents asked you to clean your room?" I asked a group of 7th and 8th graders today. We were discussing the election and the number one thing t...

“Uncle Chris, is she your girlfriend?” Suddenly I was a teen again. I felt like I did before I was out of the closet and someone would bring up the word “gay...