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If You’re Going To Condemn Terrorism—Please Condemn All Of It

Originally published on johnpavlovitz.com I despise bullies. I always have. As a young boy, when I scanned the hallways at school, my eyes instinctively sought out the underdog and the

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Gay Men Should Be Ashamed of Slut-Shaming

In this article, originally published on advocate.com, the creator of EastSiders, Kit Williamson speaks out about the backlash to his show’s depiction of a gay open relationship. Read below. *

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The ‘Drop The T’ Petition and how the LGBT is reacting to it

The 850 people who signed a petition on Change.org asking several major LGBT organizations and publications to cut ties with trans people and issues, now have their response from two

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Looking Beyond Gay Tops and Bottoms To The Guys On The ‘Side’

Originally published on cypheravenue.com Gay men are constantly referring to and defining themselves as “tops” or “bottoms.” When they consider dating or simply hooking up, gay men typically ask the

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IT’S TIME TO REACH OUT!

When any group is faced with a challenging situation, the response of its members can be broadly grouped into two. There are those who will grumble and whine about the

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That Piece About The Scientific Basis Of Homosexuality

Written by Uche Osondu, and originally published on lucidlemons.com As the world becomes more and more of a global village, and nations become more like huts typical of rural settings

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To Be Black And Gay: Some Guys Share Their Biggest Hurdles

It’s impossible to ever fully grasp another person’s experience, and too often we try to do so by applying the unique perspective we’ve inherited to attempt to navigate another’s struggle

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‘Don’t You Have Any Other Thing To Advocate For?’ Said the Homophobe to Bisi Alimi

Nigerians are still very much as homophobic as they’ve ever been. It’s a saddening thought, one that wells up inside me whenever I come upon social media threads handling LGBT

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A Letter to the Rainbow Brigade Association of Dieticians

Good day. I’ve recently become a frequent peruser of this fun virtual community and I have to say, coming on here has seamlessly weaved into my daily routine. As I’ve

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The Piece About The Importance Of Visibility To LGBT Rights Advocacy In Nigeria

Written by Rashidi Williams and originally posted on whereloveisacrime.com * Sexualities expression is an integral part of the effective functioning of any individual. However, in certain parts of the world,