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Spending Time with Family as a Member of the LGBTQ Community
by JESSICA MAHMOUD Originally published on Queersmatter. I think oftentimes the LGBTQ community can seem like a different world. We have so much terminology and identities that many people are not educated on. This can make it hard when spending time with people who are not educated, such as family. I live on a college campus, … Continue reading
Why I’m Supporting Hillary (And You Should Too!)
by KATIE REITER Last summer I was told, rather smugly, by three different straight female friends that Hillary actually did not support gay marriage until 2013, and even then only did it because it was the politically advantageous thing to do, and in fact Bernie’s been supporting gay people all along. *WINK WINK* As if … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Being Out and Proud
by JESSICA MAHMOUD Originally published on Queersmatter. As I’ve mentioned, I’m really out and proud about my identity, at least on my college campus. I really love this about myself and I’m very happy I’m out the closet and prideful. However, as great as it, sometimes, just like everything else in life, it does have its … Continue reading
Body Image and the LGBTQ Community
by JESSICA MAHMOUD Originally published on Queersmatter. A few hours ago, I was in Dunkin’ Donuts ordering a late night tea and I heard a fellow customer say, “I wish donuts were healthy for you,” to which someone replied, “I wish they were, too. I would eat them like all the time.” Something like that. We … Continue reading
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