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A Painful Reminder by ValerieSaturday, January 29th, 2011
This past weekend I was reminded why what everyone at NOH 8 is doing is so important. My brother's partner of almost thirty years died after a lengthy illness. When people ask me which of my family members passed away, I want to be able to say "my brother-in-law" , because that is what he was. Except in the state of Wisconsin, there is no "in law" about it. For almost
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Mexico. Religion. Love. By Rosa FraustoWednesday, January 26th, 2011
I have two reasons why I posed for NOH8. First reason: For my cousin, Mayela, who lives in San Luis Potosi, SLP Mexico. She came out a couple years ago and was the first in our family to do so. I went to visit her for a family wedding down in Mexico and my aunt prohibited my cousin from inviting her girlfriend to be her guest at the event. This obviously hurt her and
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SKATE AGAINST H8 by Nicholas LaRocheWednesday, January 26th, 2011
Interview & Article By Jamie M. Blanchard via Figure Skaters Online With duct tape over his mouth, former U.S. Junior Men’s Champion Nicholas LaRoche is speaking out. LaRoche, who currently coaches at the Toyota Sports Center outside of Los Angeles, is one of the more than 8,000 people who have become the face of NOH8, a public campaign for equality. LaRoche,
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Talk Hard Activism by Master WorldWideWednesday, January 26th, 2011
My name is Ronnie (a.k.a. Master WorldWide) and I am a Radio Broadcast & Social Networking Engineer. I work with grass-roots, social change organizations, campaigns and support groups towards a better atmosphere & awareness. I used to work in FM & Satellite radio, but now I Podcast on the Internet. I have worked with organizations such as Free
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Finding My Path by Melanie CabardoWednesday, January 26th, 2011
The photo shoot at the W Hollywood in November happened to be the third I attended within less than a year. Each time, the experience was completely different, adding more precious memories to my life that these photo shoots have created all on their own. I have always been someone who has worn my heart on my sleeve, speaking out for my wants, needs, and beliefs.
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