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Small Town PrideThursday, December 30th, 2010
The movement for LGBT rights took a huge step forward last week when both the US House and Senate took steps to end the discriminatory policy that prevented gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. While we celebrate the huge advances toward equal rights for all , it's equally important to recognize large steps on a much smaller scale. There are many
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Hope for the HolidaysTuesday, December 28th, 2010
As the holidays come to a close and we find ourselves in the midst of the final days of 2010 , we've begun to look back at the past year; where we've been, who we've met, and the stories we've shared. The NOH 8 Campaign was fortunate enough to visit cities all over the country this year for the very first time, and it's still hard for us to believe there's still so many places
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VICTORY - One Massive Step ForwardWednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Earlier today, President Barack Obama officially signed the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell , effectively terminating the longstanding 17 -year policy that prevented gay and lesbian servicemembers from serving openly in the US military. While the certification and implementation of the repeal will still take some time and the ramifications of this discriminatory
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Why I Posed by Joe MageeSaturday, 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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