“Since the BSA can expel gay people, it’s up to their allies who are harder to demote or expel to be that voice in the organization.”

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This is a comment by Ryan Hauck on the post “No Equality Badge For Boy Scouts Of America”.

Why Black Women Also Fear Black Men

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Though the fear of black men by white people is based on racist stereotypes, black women’s fear is rooted in a lifetime of experience.

Giving Thanks for Our Successes

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While the road ahead can be daunting, on this Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for how far we’ve come.

Gay Day at Disney Meets the Promise Keepers

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Justin Cascio remembers when being out and proud has been a courageous, life-affirming act.

Gay Pride 2012 on The Good Life

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Gay Pride on The Good Life

Everybody’s Trans: Gender Oppression Hurts All of Us

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The freedom of gender expression is not just a trans issue.

Spelling Queer with L, G, B, & T (and A, I, P…) Part 3

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HeatherN offers the final installment of a “Queer Dictionary” to help understand the terminology surrounding sexuality and gender.

The 5 People You Meet as a Gay Dad

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Before becoming a gay dad, Jerry Mahoney was worried about what people would say. He has since realized it’s fairly predictable.

Listening is the Root of Justice

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Jamie Utt reflects on listening, privilege, and Twitter conversations