Whether we as a human species realize it or not, discrimination is still a huge issue today in our society. I generally try to stay away from politics, because a number of political issues surrounding the LGBT community are fueled by awful stories filled with hate and bigotry aimed directly at a group of people who want nothing more than to feel equal. That being said, the topic of this article was completely unavoidable.
I was thrilled to meet her and had a great time. My favorite part was her question and answer segment at the end of the talk, because she answered everyone's questions in an honest, professional manner. I took some time to let everything she spoke about sink in before deciding to write about it.