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    Silence Breeds Privilege: Why Children Should Know about Racism Early.
    Chris Tompkins
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    Silence Breeds Privilege: Why Children Should Know about Racism Early.

    I happened to catch the end of an interview on NPR about racism in the United States while driving last week. The woman being interviewed...
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    4 Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth during Quarantine.
    Chris Tompkins
    • May 11, 2020
    • 5 min

    4 Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth during Quarantine.

    I spend many sleepless moments these days, thinking about how LGBTQ youth are being supported, and how youth, in general, are being...
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    Here’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the Norm
    Chris Tompkins
    • Apr 9, 2019
    • 4 min

    Here’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the Norm

    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...
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    Repealing ARS 15-716 matters, but so does how we talk about it
    Chris Tompkins
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    Repealing ARS 15-716 matters, but so does how we talk about it

    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...
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    Why Our Responses to Children Matter
    Chris Tompkins
    • Jul 23, 2018
    • 4 min

    Why Our Responses to Children Matter

    An invitation for all families. “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~ Robert...
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    My Response to Perez Hilton Preferring His Son to Not Be Gay
    Chris Tompkins
    • Apr 10, 2018
    • 4 min

    My Response to Perez Hilton Preferring His Son to Not Be Gay

    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...
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    How to Have Less Stress and More Peace in Your Life
    Chris Tompkins
    • Feb 27, 2018
    • 3 min

    How to Have Less Stress and More Peace in Your Life

    “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...
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    Why Heteronormativity Is Harmful
    Chris Tompkins
    • Jul 18, 2017
    • 3 min

    Why Heteronormativity Is Harmful

    Last month, at an educational event, I spoke on a panel with an elementary school teacher who has two decades’ worth of experience. She...
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    Helping Create Allies One Child at a Time
    Chris Tompkins
    • Dec 11, 2016
    • 4 min

    Helping Create Allies One Child at a Time

    Michelle’s mother realized she’s transgender one night while consoling her after a panic attack. She said Michelle began getting really...
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    How Trump made us Come Clean.
    Chris Tompkins
    • Nov 23, 2016
    • 3 min

    How Trump made us Come Clean.

    "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...
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    Messages from the Playground: How to Address Homophobia and Bullying
    Chris Tompkins
    • May 13, 2015
    • 9 min

    Messages from the Playground: How to Address Homophobia and Bullying

    “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...
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