Students Victimized for Perceived Sexual Orientation

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A new study finds that students bullied because they are believed to be gay are much more likely than others to be suicidal and depressed.

For The Love Of God, Please Stop Saying “Bromance”

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Kate Conway explains how the “bromance” label implies that the deepest emotional connection a straight guy can form with someone else is to date them.

Public Bathroom Policies Change in Philly: Gender-Neutral Restrooms Now Required

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The City of Brotherly Love just became friendlier to the LGBTQ community with a law that requires gender-neutral restrooms in new and renovated buildings as well as other reforms.

Line In The Sand

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Joel Ferris remembers the moment when he saw his dad in a new light, and decided to replace religion with ethics.

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.

Rhode Island Becomes 10th State in the US to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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After 16-years of trying, advocates for same-sex marriage have finally won in the heavily Roman Catholic state of Rhode Island.

“The country pays attention when there is a school shooting or a bomb, but we rarely look at these events through the lens of gender.”

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This is a comment by Jed Diamond on the post “Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Boys Need Your Attention”.

Dear John: He Says I Cry Too Much

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A boyfriend who thinks his girlfriend cries too much, a guy who thinks his gay friends have too much PDA, and a son playing violent video games at a friends house.

If You Ever Did Write Anything About Me, I’d Want it to be About Love

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When a former love puts Conner Habib in the hospital, he is left reeling with questions of abuse, betrayal, and a shattered heart.

Halting the Spread of HIV in England

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A new prevention campaign in England aims to stop the spread of HIV within a generation.

“When I tell people I’m bisexual, everyone seems to think ‘Oh he’s gay, just not totally comfortable with it yet.’ It’s infuriating.”

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These are comments by Doug and Jack on the post “How Not to Be a Jerk to Your Bisexual Friend”.

“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”.

“Marriage as a tradition does not belong to *them* – it belongs to an *us* that includes me. “

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This comment was by Tobias, on the post Same-Sex Marriage is Not Enough.

My Friendship With a Straight Man

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Or, as Sintong Gaspari prefers to call it, “Sperms of Endearment.”

7 Books For Planning a Gay Wedding

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These books will help you on your journey to planning the best wedding day for you or your LGBT loved ones.

Gay!

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Tom West embraces his sexuality. He figures the rest of the world will catch up soon enough.