As a child, recognizing my difference from other kids, I went to the local public library to try to better understand my reality. Back then, many library card catalogues didn't even list 'homosexuality' as a topic. James McGreevey backcardcatalogue share on social
For me, living in the closet corroded my ability to have an honest, open relationship with my God, my loved ones, my constituency and myself. James McGreevey abilityclosetconstituency Change image and share on social
Being gay is a fundamental part of my being - the core of who I've always been, and the thing that I had repressed and run from all my life. James McGreevey corefundamentalgay Change image and share on social
I engaged in an adult consensual affair with another man. James McGreevey adultaffairconsensual Change image and share on social
You know for many elected officials they all started in the same place. You know marriage is between a man and a woman, but they understand that they are moving inevitably, catching up to the American public. James McGreevey americancatchelect share on social
The history of America is to expand civil liberties in a responsible and civil manner. We need to remember that our wonderful Democracy with its freedoms has been working. James McGreevey americacivildemocracy Change image and share on social
We need to have a purpose in this life. I'm pleading with you, I'm begging with you to do the right thing. And do it not for the sake of how it will impact your own lives, but only for the sake of doing the right thing. James McGreevey begimpactlife share on social
We need to seek wise leaders who will seek common ground among Americans instead of dividing us further for political gain. As citizens, we must embrace those who embrace ideas, thoughtfulness, civility and kindness to others no matter what their political beliefs. James McGreevey americanbeliefcitizen share on social
When I came out publicly, some photo editors had a field day searching for pictures of me with a limp wrist or some other stereotypical gay signifier - as though, after decades in the public eye, they'd suddenly come across a trove of shots where I looked like a Cher impersonator. James McGreevey cherdaydecade share on social