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Over the past year, I have been voicing my opinion on this topic. It's not because the majority of my friends are gay - yes, that does play a big role - but because I don't like seeing people feel like no one is out there that is on their side. Everyone needs an ally , and I have dedicated myself to a lifetime of providing that support. It's amazing what this campaign has

I have always been an avid supporter of LGBT rights. I was raised by a mother and a father, and was taught acceptance and the importance of equality and kindness. Nobody should be condemned simply because they are attracted to the same sex, or identify as the opposite gender, or find that they are attracted to both sexes. People in our society have always been afraid

It was an interesting life, coming of age. Being gay could have been perceived as 90 percent of the struggles I endured. Life in the Midwest can be SO closed-minded--even when you grew up in a city. I knew I was gay for as long as I could remember. In elementary school...to middle school...definitely in high school. In each and every one of these settings, there was

"When I joined the #NOH 8 Worldwide in Antwerp back in 2013, I never thought I would have to write a story like this. I strongly believe in human rights and respect, and I strongly oppose violence. Those beliefs are at the center of who I am. However, last weekend, I was the victim of a vicious attack. I attended the Tomorrowland Festival in Boom, Belgium . Tomorrowland

In November 2013, the Dutch King Willem Alexander and his wife Queen Màxima visited President Putin . When Willem Alexander became King on April 30th, the people of the Netherlands gave him a Book of Dreams for the Netherlands. With the visit of the royal couple in mind, COC and the Gay Krant came up with the idea to present President Putin with a book containing