Laura king facebook - Father's Day letter: Laura King thanks dad, NFL writer Peter King, for loving her & her wife

This isn't the first time I've watched you stand up for others.

You asked him to reduce the total amount to save jobs of your colleagues.

Your column clearly influence as well.

A few years ago, amidst terrible budget cuts and layoffs, your boss offered you a contract with a raise.

My family, friends, and coworkers already know that I'm gay, and now many more people do as well.

I feel an incredible connection to her story knowing that she, like you, has used her influence to at the very least foster a dialogue—and at best change hearts and minds.