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Patriarchy of change: Media coverage of Jason Collins as “first openly gay” pro athlete is silencing women

First, let me say that I am excited about the announcement this morning by NBA free-agent Jason Collins that he is gay. The 12-year basketball veteran came out in a … Continue reading

April 29, 2013 · 10 Comments

Hollaback! LGBT street harassment tweetchat

Please join me and my colleagues at Fem2.0 for a tweetchat on Monday, April 8 from 10 am (1 pm ET) in which we’ll be taking on the topic of … Continue reading

April 7, 2013 · 1 Comment

LGBTQ Prom at The Center

This is a great event and an important way to create a safe (and fun) space for our LGBTQ youth. The Center has been doing a prom event for 10 … Continue reading

April 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Let’s stand with Teazled, our locally owned LGBTQ greeting card company!

Folks, we need to step up and help one of our own. LGBTQ greeting card company Teazled, which was founded by a fantastic lesbian couple and is based right here … Continue reading

February 23, 2012 · 2 Comments

Year in Review: LGBTQ Rights in 2011

What a year it’s been for the civil rights for the LGBTQ community! From marriage to access to  fighting discrimination to the end of DADT, 2011 has been a big … Continue reading

December 28, 2011 · 1 Comment

National Coming Out Day 2011

It’s Oct. 11 and that means it’s National Coming Out Day. The point of NCOD is to raise visibility for LGBTQ individuals. The idea is that if queer folks come … Continue reading

October 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Do I hear wedding bells? Or the death knell for DOMA?

Any time now, perhaps even as you read this, we may be seeing the last gasps of the Defense of Marriage Act (or DOMA). Earlier this week, President Obama issued … Continue reading

July 21, 2011 · 2 Comments

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