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Gay in YA

by Erin Millar September 29, 2011 4 Comments

Imagine all the books which have opened your eyes to a different world. Imagine if they were never published or didn’t exist or, worse, existed in a censored world where characters were shaped to fit into the tiny box some publishers want to put something as complex and wonderful as the human experience.

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UPDATE – Ugandan Gay Death Penalty Bill Dead!

by Quinn Kess May 11, 2011 2 Comments

Yesterday, we told you about the Ugandan Gay Death Penalty bill. Today, I am excited to tell you, the Ugandan parliament has decided not to take up the bill for debate. One of the main reasons this came about was because of the efforts of people around the world, including you! The Ugandan leaders specifically [...]

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URGENT: Ugandan Death Pentalty for Gays.

by Kara O'Brien May 10, 2011 4 Comments

Remember that Make It Better Oath we all signed? Now, if ever, is the time to stand by it. In the next 48 hours, conservative Ugandan leaders are attempting to make it a crime to be LGBTQ–a crime punishable by death.

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Stand Up for CT Anti-Discrimination Laws

by Quinn Kess May 9, 2011 Leave a comment

Connecticut is one of the most progressive states in the country, here’s how you can help it continue to set the example.

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Different, like Harry – My Experience Raising a Transgendered Daughter

by Heather Murray April 20, 2011 17 Comments

Acceptance. A simple word . A sacred word. I choose that day to open my heart and my mind to another human being that defied science. I was asked if I could handle it. My response was, and always is, “Can she handle it?” and “How do I teach her to?”

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Just One Aspect of Who I Am

by Vanessa February 28, 2011 12 Comments

I am queer. And even though I am out to everyone, it still feels like a small act of bravery to even be able to say it.

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What Is Gender?

by Holly McCready February 28, 2011 3 Comments

We recently had a great blog about gender acceptance, and I want to delve a little further into that subject by asking the question, “What is gender?” Gender is such a confusing topic. For one thing, there’s sex and then there’s gender. Two separate entities that usually get tossed into one pot. Let’s break it [...]

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Wrock 4 Equality 2 continues!

by Holly McCready February 27, 2011 Leave a comment

Did you miss Wrock 4 Equality 2 on Saturday? Did you attend, but want to earn more house points for your house? Then you’re in luck! The phone lines are still open until Monday (2/28) evening, EST! Here’s your chance to get some last minute house points before February ends! How to Make Phone Calls [...]

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Wrock-4-Equality Call Instructions

by Hallie Torrey February 26, 2011 Leave a comment

First, find the script at http://bit.ly/fjv0s4. Go to http://www.callfire.com and click on “Agents Log-In” in the upper, right-hand corner. When you get to the log-in, use your script to find the Campaign ID (your house name) and Campaign Passcode. Include the phone number you are calling from and you email address. Click “Next” when you’re [...]

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Start Wrock 4 Equality 2 Early!

by Holly McCready February 24, 2011 Leave a comment

With Wrock 4 Equality 2 just a few days away, you can give your house a head-start and start getting the word out to Rhode Islanders early!

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