Be Heard

"Since the NOH 8 Campaign had been something that we'd both followed for a while we decided that it was something that we wanted to do together. We wanted to show our support together and celebrate the fall of DADT ." - Adam (left) & Joshua (right) "I come from a very religious Catholic family and one of the ways that I was able to learn about the world was through

I posed for the NOH 8 campaign because I wanted to add my face to the increasing number of voices responding to hatred in our communities. Growing up, I was often picked on and bullied. I remember my peers yelling, “You are a FAG!” even before I understood what that meant. This occurred from 1st grade through 10th grade. Even in my church, the other kids picked

Growing up, all I wanted to do was play guitar in a rock and roll band. However, back in the hard rock heyday, it appeared the territory of only straight white males. I knew I could never pretend to be something I was not, and thus put off all dreams of the rock and roll stage for fear of rejection or even bodily harm. Since then, I've gained the life experience

I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because I hope to one day be able to proudly say " I do ," and I wholeheartedly believe that NOTHING is more important than equality for all people. Chase Stein GLSEN Media Ambassador

Below is something I wrote to my friends on Facebook about things which arose from questions asked about my NOH 8 photo, I hope you like it and support it!  Thanks again for all everyone on the NOH 8 Campaign Staff does everyday! Given the circumstances of today and the things that have been said or gone on in the past couple of months I guess it's time I've said a couple