A Father Walks to End Bullying (VIDEO)

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It will take 2 years, but Joe Bell plans to walk across the US as a tribute to his son.

The Young Turks: Gay Teens Killed and Tortured in ‘Conversion’ Camps (VIDEO)

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Three “gay and effeminate” teens have died after being starved, tortured and killed at a camp that promised to turn them into “men”.

Civil Unions Now Legal in Colorado

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Colorado is the 6th state in the US to legalize civil unions.

“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”.

Republican Senators File Bill to Legalize Discrimination Against LGBT Citizens of Washington State

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Senator Ed Murray said, “I don’t think we want to go into our civil rights laws and decide who gets served and who doesn’t get served.”

GlobalPost: UN Human Rights Council May Act Against LGBT Discrimination

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Seventy-six countries continue to criminalize same-sex relations.

Jason Collins: Redefining What Comes Next in Masculinity and Sports

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American team sports has its first, openly gay pro athlete.

Jason Collins is the First Professional Athlete in the US to Come Out

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NBA player Jason Collins has announced he is gay.

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.

New York Considers Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

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Dr. Jack Drescher said, “If you really want to educate the public about the risks of these treatments, the fact that there are states that have outlawed these treatments should be a chilling fact.”

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.

The Impossibility of the Closet

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The “is he or isn’t he?” saga of former NFL All-Pro Kerry Rhodes suggests that keeping silent about one’s sexuality may no longer be an option.

NFL Announces Discrimination Against Gay Players Not Acceptable

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Liam Day explains why we still need to care if an NFL player is gay or not.

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”.

Rhode Island State Senate Approves Marriage Equality Legislation

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Rhode Island will be the 10th state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage.