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Happy

Emily hugged her knees to her chest a little tighter.  It was going on eleven pm. Eight hours, it was her mantra. In eight hours the sun would crack through the March sky and give her some relief, some warmth and some safety.  She hated the night time with…

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March 16, 2012

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Supporting Diversity Role Models

By Ron Kemp This is getting good.  Lately, there's been more "good news" stories to write about than the heavy alternate.  I like that. In the U.K., there's an organization called Diversity Role Models.  Their mission is to do just that:  provide role models for LGBT teens in an…

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March 15, 2012

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100 Homophobes Tweet They’d “KILL Their Gay Child!!!”

By Ron Kemp Every time it seems we're turning a corner on some of the madness we face, something comes along to remind us that there's still plenty of work that needs to be done.  And, this one ranks right near the top of the list of the worst things I've…

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March 15, 2012

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The Child You Hate May Be the One You Love

This story is inspired by the real world. (Names, ages, and every other detail have been changed, to protect the innocent.) Once upon a time, about eighteen years ago, Martha, a round-cheeked baby girl was born to Max and Mary. Over the moon, Max and Mary dressed their infant…

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March 15, 2012

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What Gender is Your Food?

By: Amanda Tensom Every produce we buy, every bite we take, we are negotiating our identities with our food, establishing who we are based on how we shop for food. Now, while food isn't the center of our identities, it does certainly say something about who we are as…

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March 14, 2012

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Gay Girl Revolution

Gay Girl Revolution narrates the story of Robyn Harper, a 29 year old lesbian, and her experiences; in life, with relationships, her flings, her friendships and the gay scene - her playground, teacher and trap! Meet Robyn.  She's out and she's proud. She’s an aspiring writer. Though I haven't read much…

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March 12, 2012

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The Consequences of Growing Up Fatherless

American fathers are more removed from family life today than in any other time in American history. There are two reasons for this recent outbreak of fatherless families: recent research suggests that a sharp increase in the divorce rate and the fact that it is more socially acceptable for…

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March 10, 2012

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An Open Letter From Christians to Gay People

Last night I dreamed that I was standing in the sanctuary of an immense church. Broad beams of light colored like jewelery cut across the air above me, coming to land upon a majestic pulpit. Sensing that something important was in the pulpit, I climbed its many broad stairs…

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March 7, 2012

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Dissing the Kids of LGBTs

How many times have you heard marriage equality opponents say “Children of same-sex parents are at a disadvantage”? Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has pledged to support a federal ban on marriage equality and to annul all same-sex marriages in the country (as if he would even have that…

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March 1, 2012

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Theology Lesson

“The key to a good marriage is not letting the little things bother you.” Vincent put two fingers in the collar of his shirt and pulled it away from his visibly sweaty, skinny neck.  “The day to day habits of your spouse that may irritate you beyond measure should…

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February 24, 2012