Posted on May 22, 2008 by thinkpinkradio
Look at these cuties from the COH website. Photo by Israel Wright
Years ago, when Chicago was still the only major city without a community center for LGBT people in need, the Center on Halsted seemed like a big duh. We need one, and as soon as possible so we don’t keep up this embarrassment, please. [...]
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Posted on May 12, 2008 by thinkpinkradio
During the month of June, Chicago based IssueLab will be focusing on research that addresses issues related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth. This age group is experiencing unprecedented levels of acceptance and expression while at the same time facing ongoing discrimination and isolation. IssueLab is looking for nonprofit produced research [...]
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Posted on January 31, 2008 by thinkpinkradio
*The image from a 2005 hanging of two gay teenagers in Mashhad, Iran.
One of my favorite things is when one of my favorite porn blogs gets serious and posts something about politics. It’s grounding and comforting knowing that in the middle of a scroll ‘n jerk, one can make a difference. My slick suit [...]
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Posted on December 24, 2007 by thinkpinkradio
* T-Shirt available at gayshirt
When I saw that last weeks blog caused such a stir I couldn’t help but giggle to myself when I stumbled upon this bit of news first reported by the Associated Press.
An out lesbian in Richmond, Virginia was asked to cover up her lesbian pride t-shirt by a teacher at her [...]
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Posted on December 18, 2007 by thinkpinkradio
Kevin Logan, a student at West Side High School in Gary Indiana has been making news because of the law suit he has filed against his former High School. Last spring Logan was refused entrance to his senior prom because he showed up wearing a dress. Logan claims the school’s principle blocked his entry into [...]
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