When you think of advocates for equality, the famously hateful Westboro Baptist Church isn’t the first organization that comes to mind. Through a blog buddy email, I wasn’t surprised to learn that the church will be protesting this year’s Superbowl. … Continue reading
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1 is Too Many: Yet Another Gay Teen Bullied to Death.
In some ways, it feels like we’ve all come so far. Some countries and states allow for marriage equality, more and more nondiscrimination policies include sexual orientation and gender identity, and an increasing number of LGBT individuals are letting their … Continue reading
Two Hours Alone in a Parking Lot.
Last night, I found myself standing alone in a dark parking lot for two hours. I was holding a sign in my hand. And a hope and a prayer in my heart that some day this country would treat me … Continue reading
Lesbians Have it Harder. Here’s Why.
Earlier in the week, I asked you a question: Are gay men or lesbian women more accepted by society? Here’s my two cents. In the United States, lesbians probably don’t fear getting beaten for showing affection at a straight bar. … Continue reading
Happy July 4th from a 3rd Class Citizen.
On a day that’s all about American flags, fireworks and hot dogs, I find my patriotism somewhat hampered: I am a first-class taxpayer and a third-class citizen. Yesterday, against the back-drop of this great holiday, my Canadian boyfriend and I … Continue reading
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A world of contrasts.
In this great northern hemisphere of planet Earth, today marks the first weekday of Spring. The angle of the sun is such that its rays are just a little bit stronger, and even up here in Canada, the crocus flowers … Continue reading
Lady Gaga’s penis.
In the debate about what Lady Gaga may or may not have dangling between her legs, let me add my uninvited opinion into this overcrowded discussion: Who gives a flying f**k? Lady Gaga’s penis doesn’t pay my bills. And it … Continue reading