Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
Trust begins with realness. When lawyers share their story and the reason behind their work, clients see themselves reflected in that narrative. Clients are not simply hiring legal skill; they are looking for alignment, empathy, and shared values. Storytelling bridges that gap.
"I'm celebrating #LesbianVisibilityWeek with the love of my life - my wife Cheryl! Here's a throwback to when we first met - before we had the right to get married. To Minnesota's lesbian community: I see you, I hear you and I'll never stop fighting for our rights."
When I delivered my victim impact statement after Maxwell's sentencing, I nearly shouted. I talked about my emotional health, my physical health, how this derailed my life. I wanted to project my voice so that no one in that courtroom could ignore what I was saying.
In places where inclusion is part of the infrastructure of their economy-supply chains, procurement processes, capital access, or business ownership-people thrive. Inclusive economies create more resilience by expanding the base of potential business owners who can build, own, innovate, and hire. They allow more opportunities for homeownership and investing in the longevity of communities. As our economy becomes increasingly stratified and volatile, we need as much resiliency as we can get.
