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STOKING FIRE: Ultra-Conservative Doctrine May Be the Reason for Unreported Sexual Crimes in the Military

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by Eleanor J. Bader, RH Reality Check

January 9, 2012 - 11:27pm (Print)

Part of the blame for the reluctance to report sexual crimes in the military rests with an unsympathetic military chaplaincy, one of the few places soldiers, sailors, reservists, national guardians, and marines can turn for counseling.

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Why Cervical Cancer is an LGBT Issue

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by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

January 9, 2012 - 3:55pm (Print)

When talking about bringing the number of cervical cancer deaths to zero, it is crucial not to forget about LGBTQ people’s distinct experiences accessing health care.

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Stephen Colbert Remakes Rick Perry's Anti-Gay Campaign Ad

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Stephen Colbert's take on Rick Perry's anti-gay campaign ad – done with just a hint of fabulous Christmas spirit. 

December 23, 2011 - 2:03pm

Stephen Colbert's take on Rick Perry's anti-gay campaign ad – done with just a hint of fabulous Christmas spirit. 

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Perry Stigmatizes Gays, Using Ploy of Discrimination Against Christians

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In this campaign ad, Rick Perry says: "I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian, but you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." Is this still America? 

December 9, 2011 - 10:07am

In this campaign ad, Rick Perry says: "I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian, but you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." Is this still America? 

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Do These Pants Make Me (Look) Trans?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

March 25, 2011 - 8:42am (Print)

Gender and gender identity are complex and diverse: there's not just one way of being a girl, being trans gender, and those also aren't your only choices. So how do you figure out where you're at when the little boxes don't seem to fit?

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Scary Breasts, Threatened Health Care Reform, And Homobigots

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

December 20, 2010 - 8:33am (Print)

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Gayle Sulik addresses why our current breast cancer culture is failing women. Health care reform is threatened in federal court, and anti-gay hate groups don't like being called hate groups. But they still say hateful things!

Follow Amanda Marcotte on Twitter, @amandamarcotte

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Get Real! I Feel Like My Body Is Wrong, But My Parents Say My Feelings Are Wrong

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

May 28, 2010 - 10:07am (Print)

Listen to your own feelings and sense of self. You're the expert when it comes to your own identity. The only ultimate authority on our gender is us.

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"The Final Solution"? Gay Ugandans Could Face Death Penalty Under New Law

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by Amie Newman

October 22, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

In Uganda, though homosexual acts are already illegal, a new bill would penalize homosexuality with tougher penalties - along the lines of life imprisonment and the death penalty.
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Pam Spaulding: Arizona Pastor Calls for Violence Against Gays, Congressman, President

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

August 21, 2009 - 12:20pm (Print)

Pam Spaulding of Pam's House Blend reports on an Arizona Pastor who spews hatred toward--and even calls for killing of citizens, congressman and the president--from his pulpit, all while taking those nice tax exemptions.

Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson

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