Remembering Eric Rofes
Today we pause, here at Woodhull, to remember Eric Rofes. Many people claim some memory of Eric and I am no different. Here at Woodhull we know that had it not been for Eric's passion, his vision, his beliefs, and…
A letter from Woodhull Advisory Board Member, Carmen Vázquez
Hate. Hate. Hate. Everywhere. Hate against gays. Hate against women. Hate against Muslims. Hate against Hillary. Hate against Obama. Hate against Immigrants. Hate. Hate of White people for Black people. Hate of Jews for Palestinians. Hate of Palestinians for Jews.…
Woodhull Apology & Corrected Statement Regarding PULSE Tragedy
Woodhull Freedom Foundation published yesterday a statement condemning the homophobic attack in Orlando. We regret that our initial statement unintentionally spurred exactly the Islamophobia we reject by using phrases like “radical jihad,” which was inaccurate, and offensive to many. The…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Issues Statement on Censorship at Utah Pride
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation issues its statement regarding the recent decision by the organizers of Utah Pride to exclude an adult entertainment studio from participating in this year’s festivities. “As President and CEO of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, I have…
Marriage Equality Is the Law, but Assaults on LGBT Parenting (and Much More) Continue
by Guest Blogger: Adam Pertman As the election year progresses, many candidates in both parties and at every level will say it. Child-welfare professionals work mightily to make it a reality. Our country’s laws and policies are intended to promote its…
Moving forward, looking back
by Guest Blogger: Mark Segal Jason and I went to a heterosexual wedding last weekend. (I wonder if heterosexuals say, “I went to a gay wedding last weekend”?) Anyway, it was the first one we’ve been to since our own…
Asexuality Awareness and The Right to Family
Last week was Asexuality Awareness Week, an international campaign to educate communities about asexual, aromantic, demisexual, grey-asexual experiences. In honor of the shared stories about asexuality that have been circulating through cyberspace, I want to talk about what the asexual…
Is the LGBTQ Movement All Sunshine and Rainbows?
In the two weeks since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, the world has witnessed a surge of rainbows. From our Facebook friends’ profile pictures to corporate advertising, the symbol of LGBTQ pride is everywhere. Some have…
Marriage Equality – Step One!
One step toward the right to family... Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance applauds the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in favor of the freedom for anyone who wishes to marry to do so. This is one step…
Woodhull Urges President Obama to Adequately Fund HIV Programs!
HIV/AIDS has not gone away. New HIV infections continue to climb and the number of people needing care and treatment are increasing. According to the Center for Disease Control, More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living…