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by DAVID L. TOPEL

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Thank you for making me understand and believe that the words dignity and elegance should and can be part of the national political landscape.

Allison Robbins

Adjunct Professor NYU, Dramalogue Award Winning Playwright, Writer-Director-Producer

David Topel’s op-eds invite readers to think, rather scan and fume. You start with a premise, OK—then the piece brings in facts, analysis, or a story you’ve heard nowhere else. You end with the rare and brilliant mix of complexity and freshness demanded by deeply felt humanity.

Lorene Cary

Award-winning Author, Playwright, Librettist, and Senior Lecturer of Creative Writing Program, Dept of English, UPenn

When the world has been turned upside down, and you have a point of view the world needs to hear, share it. David Topel's expertise can help make that happen. Don't miss this opportunity.

Robert Keston

Executive Director, The Stonewall National Museum and Archives

if you've ever said to yourself, "i have something to say, but i don't know how to say it to anyone but myself," david topel's op-ed initiative is where you want to go. learn from the master.

Bruce Villanch

Six time Emmy Award-winning writer, author, TV personality and activist

Bravo! Without freedom of the press guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, there is no future for free thought and the word Democracy becomes four syllables of meaningless drivel. The world is a mess and the Op-Ed Initiative is one valuable attempt to straighten it out for the benefit of all.

Rex Reed

Author, Renowned Film Critic, Journalist at The New York Observer, New York Times, Vogue

David Topel is deft in wielding the power of his pen - grounded in facts and a deep knowledge of history, his ultimate influence comes from the unmistakable call of his heart.

A wholehearted advocate for justice and fairness, and a natural mentor to many, David’s Op-Ed Initiative is a powerful contribution to the diverse and courageous voices our world needs to hear now more than ever.

Bhavna Shyamalan, PhD

Co-founder, The M. Night Shyamalan Foundation, Award-winning philanthropist, motivational speaker, and Founder of Dr B Wellness

Praise for the Op-ed Initiative: Our greatest tool is visibility. The First Amendment gives us that right, and without it, our closets would once again become the prisons where too many in our community are forced to live.

Mark Segal

Award winning Journalist, Author, Stonewall pioneer, and Founder / Publisher of The Philadelphia Gay News

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