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Why I Posed by Joe Magee

Saturday, December 18th, 2010
I believe that discrimination of any kind is unacceptable . Whether it be to serve our country or express their love in marriage, the GLBT community should be given the same rights Americans enjoy. Justice and equality no matter what race, religion, or sexual preference . -Joe Magee
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Starting Conversations by Wayne H.

Friday, December 17th, 2010
I posed for my 17 nieces and nephews. I believe that bigotry, prejudice, oppression and hatred have no place in our society. I believe we must fight until there are equal rights, HUMAN rights, for all. I wanted them to see that it is something worth fighting for. My brother gave me the honor of giving his first son my name. As my nephew grew up, there was a time that he
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Why I Posed by Adam H.

Thursday, December 16th, 2010
I proudly posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because it is, unfortunately, necessary at this time.  I spent over 12 years of my life in the military serving this country. "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" is the "unalienable right" granted to each of us by virtue of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. We cannot -- and should not -- settle for less.   -Adam
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The Power of Words by Carrie Bergen

Thursday, December 16th, 2010
I posed in this photo with my older brother Chris. Growing up, Chris was always considered a little different.  His peers played football, he liked horse back riding and figure skating (we were a skating duo).  He preferred to help me pick out my outfits and help me with my hair and makeup instead of doing what the other guys were doing.  He would put on
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Coming Out Christian by George McGoldrick

Thursday, December 16th, 2010
I was 17 and about a month away from graduating from high school. I attended a Christian school with very strong values. At this point I knew I was gay and had come out to my closest friends at school.  The environment was very small and I had very little exposure to the gay community at the time.  Our classes began every day with prayer.  One morning I was trying
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