Stephen Hemrick – Gay & Lesbian Review

By Elizabeth Burch-Hudson
I have not only found myself, but I have found out that I am not alone. As Jules expresses knowingly: how boring, how simple-minded and how unoriginal the world would be without us.

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History is not kind to queer stories. How many times have there been letters left in the attic or basement, long-forgotten since their original senders have passed on – delicate spidery script written on fragile p […]

By DJ Tombe

“I’m not gay.”

“No, you’re not. But you like girly stuff, and that’s okay. We can do this stuff when we’re alone.”

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By Brandon Snead

We lost brilliant minds, artists, musicians, designers, organizers, demonstrators, lovers, and friends. When I think about them, I wonder where they would be tonight.

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By Jameson Farn

Words are not always spoken, as it can be considered intrusive to the ambiance. It’s all about instincts. A certain look can open doors, a glance back is a hello, brushing up against someone as y […]

By Jacob Green

Dating a new guy, I would ask: “What would you do if I wanted to kiss you in public or hold your hand?” In most cases, the answer would be “Are you crazy?” or “Forget it, we’re in Russia!”

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By Precious Brady-Davis

Maybe subconsciously I hoped that if I let these urges play out, someone would be able to tell me what they meant.

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By Robert Bannon

Tackle those dreams, quiet the fears, and finish that work.

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By Greg Bourke

Staying put in our Church makes us visible, and it gives people the chance to see us, know us, and love us as fellow Christians.

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By Gregory Walters
For me, it’s always been about the Pride inside.

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By Martin Smith

I, too, was comfortable with my ignorance, flawed assumptions, and biases. But I set out to educate myself, as anyone can, and must, if we’re ever to overcome prejudice.

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BY Scarlett Davis
For most of us, adulthood is a series of choices, a one-night stand or a bad haircut. For teenage Holden, adulthood would be condensed into the events of one fatal night and its aftermath.

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BY Patricia Greyhall
Why do any of us, after all, persist in wanting relationships whether platonic or romantic with people who are not available? 

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By Aaron Gates-Lincoln
It is now more clear than ever that LGBT migrants, especially those seeking asylum and refuge, are singled out and subjected to tougher scrutiny by immigration officials.
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By Rafaelito V. Sy
We can only control our destiny to a certain degree. Up to that point, we need to trust in fate. And fate would have it that he and I were meant for one perfect night only, a night that today […]

By Craig Hale
While the journey of trans representation has come a long way, Disclosure makes it clear that representation can only be a small part of the “broader movement for social change” required to cha […]

By Leslie Cohen
Our love for each other is our blessing. I wanted people to know that, to inspire them to love unashamedly.
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By Eric Wilson
It was the first time I had ever seen older boys naked, in all their splendor.  I was so spellbound by the sight I could not move.
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By M. Denny A. B.
Acknowledging the audience’s pessimistic comments is not to critique Julie Mehretu’s rigor and work—it is clear she has made and will continue to make her mark in the art world. But how does […]

By Elan Pavlinich
This student had never encountered LGBT cultures before. He knew about gay-bashing, but he did not know any gay people. Suddenly he had an openly queer professor.
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