Be Heard

  Last year I started a website, www.ImFromDriftwood.com, which collects true stories by gay people from all over the world, in hopes of helping gay teens feel not so alone. I believe that belonging to a group, feeling accepted and knowing that you're not the only one out there is the first step to every gay persons path to happiness. The NOH8 Campaign, while

This blog is about my recent experience in the Family Court system. The Honorable Joseph P. Brannigan has imposed many restrictions. Some of which egregiously violate 1st amendment rights of freedom of speech and expression. Judge Brannigan has prohibited me from discussing "transgender issues"

Called to Serve The military continues to operate under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which even the Pentagon says is unsubstantiated. As General McChrystal asks for more troops in Afghanistan, one gay Navy vet offers his service to his country in spite of the policy that would deny him. By Christopher T. Landavazo On May 13, 1996, I raised my right

Why I Posed for the NOH8 Campaign by Jay Marose Posted: July 9, 2009 11:26 PM This is why I posed for the NOH8 Campaign , a silent photographic protest. As a publicist, it is second nature to opt out of photos. I have a wonderful collection of pictures of famous clients or amazing events with only my black clad arm or leg in frame. However, when I first saw the NOH8 Campaign

My name is Jill Bennett and I posed for the NOH8 Campaign because it's time for everyone in our community to take a stand against intolerance and hatred. B e i n g i n v o l v e d m e a n s b e i n g v i s i b l e - t o o u r s t r a i g h t a l l i e s , to our f a m i l y , our f r i e n d s , a n d especially to those who oppose equal rights.  The supporters of Prop 8 need to see our faces, feel our presence and to