Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity

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Mainstream acceptance of gay men represents a shift in how we see masculinity.

LGBTQ Mentoring Program Transforms Life for Chicago Students

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Lincoln Park High School is a pioneer for a new type of LGBTQ club that gives individuals the support they seek.

Joshua and the VCR

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Townes Coates reminds us of the days before the internet provided more straightforward ways for gay boys to connect.

Man Searches For Husband in Seattle Bear Scene

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An excerpt from Dennis Milam Bensie’s book, One Gay American.

I Can Finally Say I Am Proud to Be a Man

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A lifetime of homophobia had beaten down Larry Best, but with the help of a friend, he has regained pride in his manhood.

RAW STORY: House Across From Westboro Baptist Church Turned Into Massive Tribute to LGBT Pride

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The house, which is directly across the street from the notoriously anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, is being painted the colors of the rainbow, a symbol of LGBT pride.

Gay Israeli Culture from an Israeli’s Perspective

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American travel writer Sophie Needelman meets an Israeli soldier who shows her the gay State of Israel.

How Feminism Made Me a Better Gay Man

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Zach Stafford realized that it takes more than liking someone to see them as equal; you also have to fight next to them.

The Wedding Cake Topper

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Bill and Kelly’s community made sure their family enjoyed every benefit of marriage, starting with a wedding.

Where Are the Gays Who Stand Up for Gays?

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Donald D’Haene wants to know: Where are the fearless members of the LGBTQ community?

Diary of a Gay Skinhead

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Brotherhood means answering when your friend has the courage to ask. A excerpt from Pedro Serrano’s book, Pride—Diary of a Gay Skinhead, in the Men and Suicide series.

I F—-d a Girl and I Think I Didn’t Like It

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Everyone’s tastes are different.

Video: Bishop at a Gay Pride Parade Shows What a Good Man Looks Like

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What are a bunch of Christians doing at a Pride parade? Supporting the LGBT community, of course.

Fear and Love in the Time of AIDS

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Donald D’Haene’s date with fear taught him the real meaning of love.

The Gay Dad Project Letters: Jared’s Response to Erin

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When you’re a teenager and your father comes out as gay, you can end up feeling like there’s no one you can tell. Erin and Jared exchange letters about their experiences as the children of gay men.

I Think You’d Be Proud of Who I’ve Become, Dad

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Jared used to be embarrassed to have a gay dad.