Oh, yeah, it's Oct. 11...

caraeileen reminded me: Happy National Coming Out Day!

For those unaware (all two of you?): I'm bi, genderqueer and theoretically poly (leaning polyfi).

Although I'm in a nominally opposite-sex relationship (M and I may have different plumbing, but our gender identity is about the same), being queer informs a great deal of who I am and how I go through life.

This is especially true with regard to politics. Human rights, especially matters of economic and social justice, are paramount to how I vote, volunteer and donate. I believe in walking the talk. Slogans and coming out are great, but without backing them up with action, they're meaningless.

If you believe in the cause of equal rights for all, please do more than just talk about it. Think about how (and whether) you vote. Donate time and money to organizations like PFLAG, GLAAD and the Pride Foundation. Write to your congresscritters in support of queer-friendly bills, and in opposition to anti-queer ones.

Equal rights are an issue every day, not just today. Think about your actions, and do what you can to make this world a better, safer place for everyone.