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Zeke Thomas

DJ & Producer Zeke Thomas Pens Open Letter Addressing Charlottesville Unrest

Charlottesville is the most recent example that racism is unfortunately alive and doing quite well in America. Some might even say that it is thriving. This is a part of the...

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Andrew Garfield

Why Andrew Garfield (and others) Should Never Claim to Be Gay

Recently, Andrew Garfield claimed that he was a gay man, up until the point of actually touching another guy below the waist. He is yet another famous guy to “come out” as gay...

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Activist Rye Young

Trump Will Sacrifice Transgender Lives for Political Gain

We asked activist Rye Young of The Third Wave Fund (thirdwavefund.org) to help us understand Trump’s military trans ban and how we can stand against it. In case you don’t...

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This Is Why Trump Banning Transgender People from the Military Is Bad for America

President Trump has announced that he will ban transgender people from serving in the military. Why is this bad for America?...

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Amelia Rose Williams

The Adoption of Little Miss Fancy Pants by Her Gay Dads

In the fall of 2010, my husband and I decided to adopt. We had been together nearly nine years, so we were definitely attached for eternity one way or another, but we had no idea...

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Ty and Loyaltie

A Lesbian Couple Decries Gay Bashing within the LGBT Community

Good Morning, We are writing this email to try and get our story out there to the world about the unfortunate gay bashing that still exists in our country…. but now not just...

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Tyler Wonders Why Being Gay Has to Be Part of Our Personal Label

In one aspect, being gay has hindered me socially. It isn’t all bad – some people love gay people! And as demeaning as it is for someone to declare that they love me just...

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This Is How Author Wade Rouse Made His Events Sensational

Author Wade Rouse was faced with underwhelming attendance at his earliest readings, so he did everything it took to make his events sensational. Wade Rouse’s Events Are Not...

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This Is How My “Auntie Mame” Changed My Life

Wade’s visits from his eccentric Great Aunt Blanche gave him some of the happiest moments of his childhood — and the promise of a beautiful future. Here’s Blanche! Great...

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This Is How a Gay Man Discovered the Joy of Traveling Alone

Lawrence discovers the joys of going his own way when it comes to exploring the world. But he’d prefer you not call it “traveling alone.” “You’re traveling...

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How To Get An In-Water Massage In Iceland + Not End Up With Frozen Hair

There are plenty of reasons why a person might experience anxiety before a massage. Some people are insecure about their bodies. Others have concerns about being touched by a...

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