Chris TompkinsJul 18, 20173 minWhy Heteronormativity Is HarmfulLast month, at an educational event, I spoke on a panel with an elementary school teacher who has two decades’ worth of experience. She...
Chris TompkinsDec 11, 20164 minHelping Create Allies One Child at a TimeMichelle’s mother realized she’s transgender one night while consoling her after a panic attack. She said Michelle began getting really...
Chris TompkinsMar 16, 20166 minOur Beliefs Matter: A Deeper Look at Institutionalized Homophobia.James was my friend’s brother and best friend—he passed away last month from a heroin overdose. He was 25 years old. James was many...
Chris TompkinsMay 13, 20159 minMessages 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...