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Standing OUT and Standing UP, by Stephen Ledesma

Monday, May 31st, 2010
I recently just embraced my sexuality and as of the year 2009 I had to endure many struggles that homosexuals go through such as trying to be  accepted by family and friends, prejudice, etc. Living in a very conservative and religious household , I had to find ways to be myself as well as support my own thoughts, beliefs, and values without jeopardizing
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Why We Posed for the NOH8 Campaign

Monday, May 31st, 2010
We have a California Proposition 8 same-sex marriage. We were heart broken when Proposition 8 passed. All of our friends, family and coworkers were ecstatic about President Obama's victory. Everyone was talking about what progress this election meant for equality, but for us, one of our basic civil rights was taken away at the voting booths. We moved to New
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To Judge or Not to Judge

Monday, May 31st, 2010
What makes me to participate NOH8 photo event? The answer is pretty simple. They were there for me and I want to show that I am there for them too. When I faced the hardship, many Christians I knew backed off while gay and lesbian people came in and support me.
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Why I Posed by J.T.

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
I was proud to talk about my photo and the NO H8 campaign because I didn’t need an invitation from a friend to do this. I walked up and down that block looking for the location on my own. This was my own accomplishment and I am so glad that I did.
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Why Our Family Posed

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Hate isn't a way of life - love is the answer! We're here to make a difference and show that families come in every shape, size and color! Our family's story is one of hate, love and everything in between. My partner and I (commitment ceremony in December, 1995) had long been working on adoptions...
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