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A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words, by Jacy Topps

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
I participated in the NOH 8 Campaign to say I will no longer tolerate being second class . I want future generations to grow up in a society where hate is not written into law ; a society where they are free to love who ever and how ever they wish. "A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things." — Barack Obama Jacy Topps VOLUNTEER W NEW
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Soul, Spirit, and Heart, by Patrick Lara

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
My partner and I have been together for 6 years. We posed to support each other. My partner has muscular dystrophy . His doctor said he would only live until he was 21 . I've taken such good care of him, and he has made it to 27 . In December, he will be 28 . He is the love of my life and I can't wait to marry him. It's been a tough road and people always ask why ; it's because I'm
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Why We Posed, by Christy Miers

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
I'm the Mother and the boy is my Son .  Both of us are gay and deaf . Thought you'd like to know that we inspire a lot of people.  My son was struggling to keep himself in the closet while he lived with his dad . I thought he needed his daddy as a role model while growing up. I was wrong. They are day and night. I finally had him move in with me last year. I gave him my support
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Why I Posed in Austin

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
We posed for the NOH 8 Campaign to support the greatest cause of all ..... equality . W AUSTIN OPEN SHOOT TEXAS
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Why I Posed Again, by Thomas Geraci

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Last year, I was thrilled to be able to pose for Adam Bouska and the NOH 8 Campaign . I knew it would be a great way to show support for those who have little or no voice in our society.  It started out as a protest of Proposition 8 in California , became a platform to speak up for every one’s right to marriage, and now has come to mean even more than that.  I had taken my
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