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Transgender Day of Remembrance

According to Remembering Our Dead Web project there were 101 murders of transgender people in 2009, 11 in the US and 90 in other countries. One of those especially captured my attention this year because the horrific murder took place in my hometown of Syracuse, NY. Lateisha Green was shot as s...

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About.co...ian Life — Yesterday

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Murdered Gay and Trans Teenagers

I heard the news today of another murdered gay teenager. I feel compelled to write about it, even though I am at a loss for words. But I know I can't ignore that it happened. Fifteen year old Jason Mattison Jr. was known for his sharp wit, his tight jeans and being openly gay in his Baltimore mi...

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About.co...ian Life — Yesterday

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Mary Cheney Welcomes Daughter

Mary Cheney, the lesbian daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney gave birth to her second child today, a daughter named Sarah Lynne Cheney. This is Mary Cheney and her partner Heather Poe's second child. They have a son Samuel born in 2007. © Getty Images Mary Cheney Welcomes Daugh...

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About.co...ian Life — Before yesterday

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Disappearing LGBT Media

News came down over the weekend of another gay media outlet shutting down. Window Media, LLC the publisher of The Washington Blade, The Southern Voice, The Houston Voice and South Florida Blade closed its doors and have ceased publication. The company had been struggling financially for more th...

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About.co...ian Life — 3 days ago

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Is Getting Married Important to You?

From the Lesbian Life Forum: Surgicalgal wrote: I voted no, marriage isn't important to me. But I do think if a couple's going to start a family they should get married. Thethyss replied: My partner and I are 39 and 41, respectively, and we're probably not going to have children. But g...

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About.co...ian Life — November 13

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Does Being a Tomboy Make You Gay?

I just want some answers. Right now, I'm totally confused about myself. When I was a kid I was more of like a tomboy, I liked playing boys stuff. I never really played dolls at all, you know, like what an ordinary girl would play. I loved playing basketball and riding a bike, a toy gun and some...

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About.co...ian Life — November 11