In his Academy Award performance as gay activist Harvey Milk. Sean Penn said, ” We got to give them hope”. This comment was originally said sometime during the 70’s decade. The good news for the gay community: Milk’s work started…
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Transgender people most definitely have a place in the gay rights movement. As anyone who has studied their history knows, it is the drag queens who are generally credited with kicking off the Stonewall Riots which launched the modern gay…
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Gender is, by and large, a construct of the society in which we live. It is a perceived set of norms that we have arrived at over time, based on the collective experience, culture, needs and desires of those that…
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Transphobia, like homophobia, is a disturbing statement of the social climate in much of the world today. Like many things related to the LGBT is is not as bad as it once had been, but it still isn’t good by…
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I walked into work the other day and went in to use the washroom. I am an MtF in the midst of RLT and work knows this. One of my coworkers tried to stop me, and I completely ignored her…
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I cannot speak for what life is like for all transgendered people. Though the community shares a few common ties, as individuals we are far too varied to be easily categorised. There are even differences where most would expect to…
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A few years ago, while I was on vacation in Las Vegas, I was sitting at the hotel bar and a very cute guy close in age to me came over and we began chatting. He told me he was…
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The transgender Jew has much to be happy about these days unlike their Christian counterparts when faced with the question of how the organized face of the religion views them. While it seems odd to so many, especially Christians that…
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Although the words “transgender” and “transsexual” are often used interchangeably, there is a significant difference between the two terms. Before discussing the differences, there are two clear concepts to consider. First, the understanding that gender identity (whether a person considers…
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The issue of gender change as it applies to a married couple is one of the most complex aspects of the process for many transsexual people caught in this position. There are two sides to this coin and each has…
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The legal challenges faced by transsexual persons can be quite daunting and very confusing. Considering there is no actual uniform code throughout the U.S., or even in each state in some cases, it is hard to know which side of…
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One of the greatest challenges in passing for the male-to-female transitioner is vocal training. Vocal training, while difficult is not impossible. To begin with, you need not just to examine the length and depth of your voice, you must also…
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RI Pride is the driving force behind the gay scene in tiny little Rhode Island. While RI Pride (RIP) has been around a long time it has never grown stagnant, and has developed into an organization which has advocated on…
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So, former President Jimmy Carter now thinks it acceptable to have a gay Commander – in – Chief ; “I would say that the answer is yes. I don’t know about the next election, but I think in the near future.”…
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When you think of the gay community around the world Dublin, Ireland is not usually the first or even one of the top 20 places that comes to mind. That is of course unless you live there or have been…
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Born February 10, 1893 in Pennsylvania, William “Big Bill” Tilden went on to become one of the greatest tennis players ever. He used a combination of physical gifts and mental tactics to handily beat opponents. His judgement on the court…
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Starting a Gay Straight Alliance or GSA at your school really isn’t as difficult as it sounds no matter what your age is. While they are most commonly present at middle schools and up, there are actually some GSA’s at…
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The first Gay Pride Parade a person attends can be a mixed bag of emotions. You find yourself being excited and sometimes even a little scared as you aren’t really sure what to expect. Relax! Preparing for your first pride…
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As the battle for same sex marriage continues to be waged, another fight is being fought, mostly on a case by case basis. Although gays have been adopting children since time began, it is only recently that they have been…
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Canada is a country full of a diverse range of people. There are people of different sizes, different shapes, different colours, and different cultures. There are also people of different sexualities. Heterosexual people have long been seen as the norm…
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Billy Bean (Not to be confused with Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane) broke into the world of major league baseball by recording four hits in his first game with the Detroit Tigers. Bean was far more complex than the stat…
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Kanye West is a very talented performer, which is something nobody argues, but he is also a bit of an enigma. In the past his words and actions have prompted many people to wonder whether he was in the closet….
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It would have to take something to strike a nerve in order to start something that turns into one of the biggest groups in the world let alone the United States. The organization known as PFLAG is one of those…
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Have you ever considered as an LGBT family member what business or work place in the United States you should support and give your money too that supports you in return? There are over 300 companies’ that have a rating…
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The role of the LGBT community is three fold in that it provides support, oversight, and advocacy. Without the LGBT community the rights of gay and transgender people would be decades behind where they are now and numerous people would…
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A parents reaction to the news their child is gay, is pivotal in the child’s acceptance of their own sexuality. Children seek praise and support from their parents. This dynamic doesn’t change just because a child is homosexual. Parental love…
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Discussing Iran’s gay community is no easy thing, especially since if you listen to the Iranian government there is no Iranian gay community. Iran may be the only country on the face of the earth which has officially stated that…
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Any young person identifying themselves as lesbian or gay, need a safe place. A place where they can go and meet other like minded young people. Somewhere that they can comfortably discuss their sexuality and gain the confidence and support…
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Yes, it should be a sacred institution only between a man and a woman simply because it is a sacred institution. It is an institution created for the procreation of the human race and the creation of the family unit…
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Ha! Ha! Happy Gay or ? I don’t think people are born gay or heterosexual. I believe we are just born as male or female. I believe that the description of our gender comes later on in life. It is…
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