Thank you Yahoo!News for putting this on my homepage! I’ve spent the last week and a half researching LGBT rights in schools for a summer school paper. This article mentions both ACLU (the American Civil Liberties Union) and GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network), two sources I’m including in my paper. These kinds of stories are important because they highlight that there is still a lot of prejudice against the LGBT community, and the fact that even schools (who are supposed to be supporting everyone!) are trying to take away the rights of minorities is astounding. Prom is about having fun with your high school friends and significant others before summer—what does it matter if your date is the same sex as you, or if you don’t want to conform to traditional gender-expressive clothing? Nice work, Constance, for not backing down even though it was a tough battle! —k
Origin of Love- Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A friend and I had a discussion about homosexuality and bisexuality and peoples’ views on them. I couldn’t help but think of this song throughout the conversation.
It’s so beautiful. And so pure. And true. It is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Open your eyes.
-J
This is for: livingisadangerousbusiness. I expect a bow-tie picture in return. k.
I Love My Boo campaign features real young men of color loving each other passionately. Rather than sexualizing gay relationships, this campaign models caring, and highlights the importance of us taking care of each other. Featured throughout New York City, I Love My Boo directly challenges homophobia and encourages all who come across it to critically rethink our notion of love.
GMHC is the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. Building on decades of dedication and expertise, we understand the reality of HIV/AIDS and empower a healthy life for all. GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.
-J
(via pflagmom)
This made me tear up a bit. I’m such a baby. k.
| Me: | Dude Eureka Springs is badass. It's so cute. |
| Erica: | I probably said the word "cute" 10,000 times there. So glad you're experiencing gay. |
| Erica: | And by gay I mean that* |
| Me: | hahaha It's pretty gay here, too. |