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Trust the Power of Your Voice | Stephen Synder-Hill | TEDxOhioStateUniversity

Trust the power of your voice; your voice is one the most important things you have that can change the world. After seeing death at his doorstep, Stephen realized he had to be true to himself and use his voice. In this talk, Stephen shares his journey and why it is important to trust the power of your voice. Stephen Snyder-Hill, Author & Registered Dietitian, joined the military in 1988 and served in 2 wars. He has received numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal. He is currently a Major in the US Army Reserve and works at Columbus Public Health in Columbus, Ohio. Having endured years of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, which passively encouraged a culture of fear and secrecy for gay soldiers, he submitted a video question to political candidates during a Republican Primary Debate asking their if they would re-instate the policy. He was booed, which led to a media frenzy. He fought the DOD & DOMA in a lawsuit spearheaded by SLDN. He and his Husband took 25 couples to Washington DC to get married on the steps of the Supreme Court before the DOMA hearings. They fought Ohio’s probate court which denied them a name change. They currently chair several efforts for Marriage Equality in Ohio. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx