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#NOH8WORLDWIDE - NOH8 Around the World

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
#NOH8Worldwide featuring photos of supporters from around the globe. (Pictured: Chelsi Smith, Miss Universe 1995)
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In Partnership and With Love, by Benjamin Phillips-Leseñana

Monday, June 27th, 2011
After 17 years of being together , with the last 3 years legally married , my husband Lonny and I long for the day where equality prevails over discrimination. Recently, an openly gay elected-official had said (and I paraphrase), "...I can officiate marriages, yet unable to get married to someone I love . I can organize blood drives , yet I am unable to donate ..."
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NY Senate Approves Marriage Equality!

Friday, June 24th, 2011
In a historic vote, the New York Senate has voted 33-29 to pass a state bill (Bill 5045) legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill contains critical protections for the rights of religious and not-for-profit institutions, which means that these institutions are free to perform or not perform ceremonies as they see fit. As we continue to fight against discrimination
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Why I Posed is Simple, by Nikki Blonsky

Friday, June 24th, 2011
Why I posed is simple. I believe in a lot of things, but a few in particular: love , support and equality . Having gay freinds and family members, I wanted to remind them and the world that I love, support and will always fight for marriage and any cause for equality in the LGBT community. I may be a straight woman, but I have a heart and mind that loves everyone .   NIKKI
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Shed Your Gloves, by Lou Ann

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
I did wear red gloves for a specific reason. Gloves provide a barrier to whatever you touch - you can never truly feel what you touch.  Only when people shed their gloves , their prejudices , their hatred , can people really understand - or feel - how their actions impact others.  I covered one eye because when you only see with one eye, you lose your depth perception
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