The ‘Discreet Life’ Rulings of LGBT Asylum Applications
Reports have surfaced regarding the denial of asylum applications by European courts for individuals claiming persecution because of their sexual identity. What are the [...]
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Peace Vigil
The success of the Brexit referendum has been a capstone for a year that has seemed to be defined by the politics of hate, exclusion, fear, and intolerance. The symbolic [...]
Pulse: How America Has Failed Its People
Americans awoke on June 12th to hear the news of the worst mass shooting in the nation’s history. In the early hours of Orlando’s hit nightclub for LGBTQ folk, Pulse, [...]
We’re Probably All Pansexual
Millennials are becoming increasingly aware of sexual identities. We have grown up in an era in which we’ve seen drastic cultural shifts in the way in which we talk [...]
Should Laverne Cox Do the Time Warp Again?
Each decade is known for something. The 70’s had lava lamps and rock music, the 80’s had big hair and bright colors, and the nineties had dial-up internet and the Clinton [...]
Danny Pintauro Proves He’s the Boss
Growing up can be hard. Kids are forced to deal with bullies, fights with friends, and of course, puberty. For child stars, growing up is even more difficult because millions [...]
Queens Dragged Out of the Community
LGBT events have prided themselves on freedom of expression, flamboyant colors, ideals of free love, and an inclusive sentiment that underlies the entire movement. To [...]
Up Next in the LGBT Battle: Transgender Equality
The US Supreme Court made history on June 26, 2015 when they legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. This is a huge victory for the LGBT community. Since 2004, when [...]
Caitlyn Jenner: A Litmus Test for Trans Acceptance
The summer of 1976 set the stage for a more progressive world. The issue was, however, that no one knew it yet. Jimmy Carter had just been nominated for U.S. President at the [...]
Shaping Sexuality: Supporting Families in Transition
When a loved one makes the decision to change their gender representation permanently, it can be devastating for other family members. The change requires parents, spouses, [...]
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