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  Op-ed: Our Groups Need More Color in Their Rainbow
    February 09, 2012 By Jimmy Nguyen, op-ed contributor LGBT organizations need more racially diverse leaders, and there are a number of resolvable reasons why they are now lacking, argues Jimmy Nguyen.
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  Op-ed: A Gay Girl Reflects on Super Bowl XLVI  February 08, 2012 By Leslie Dobbins, op-ed contributor Was Madonna able to do the impossible? Did she get gay men to watch football in such droves that this year’s Super Bowl broke viewing records? More >

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  Op-ed: The T-Word Hasn’t Changed, We Have
    January 26, 2012 By Jake Finney, op-ed contributor The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Jake Finney responds to RuPaul and others and explains that the T-Word has always been inappropriate but few stood up for themselves. More >

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  Op-ed: A Model for Divorce, Even When Marriage Isn’t Legal January 26, 2012 By Angie Bain, op-ed contributor When state law doesn’t recognize a same-sex couple’s relationship, a breakup doesn’t come with the rulebook it would otherwise. But collaborative family law could help.
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  Op-ed: While the Candidates Run, We Ride
    January 21, 2012 By Jason Conner, op-ed contributor The director of programs for Soulforce Equality Ride sees this year’s event as all the more important given the political backdrop it will happen against. More >

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  Op-ed: Women Today, Gays Tomorrow?  January 20, 2012 By Victoria A. Brownworth, op-ed contributor President Obama’s decision on Plan B bodes ill for LGBT people if it means Democrats are starting to side with a faint sense of morality over scientific research.
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  Op-ed: Mrs. Santorum, Can We Talk? January 18, 2012 By Kate Kendell, op-ed contributor On a recent campaign stop, Karen Santorum accused LGBT activists of “backyard bullying” against her husband in the presidential race. National Center for Lesbian Rights executive director Kate Kendell responds.
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  Op-ed: Gays and Mormons, Do Unto Others January 06, 2012 By Mitch Mayne, op-ed contributor Gay Mormon Mitch Mayne says a website about his faith’s “craziest beliefs” offers distortions and half-truths, much like the religious right’s view of LGBT people. More >

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  Op-ed: Let Your Money Talk to Help LGBT Organizations December 26, 2011 By Jimmy Nguyen, op-ed contributor A new report shows that less than 3% of LGBT adults in the U.S. gave money to any national LGBT organization, but that hasn’t stopped those who don’t donate from criticizing. More >

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  Op-ed: A Christmas Remembrance December 22, 2011 By Kelly Glossip A man remembers his late partner — a police officer who died on Christmas — while still fighting for the same rights that a straight spouse of a fallen officer would have had. More >

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  Op-ed: One Pivotal Year for a Soldier Seeking Equality December 22, 2011 By Capt. Stephen Hill, op-ed contributor Capt. Stephen Hill, one of several gay service members suing the government over spousal benefits, reflects on today, which is one year after President Obama signed “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal. More >

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  Op-ed: Meet My Hero of the Gay Rights Movement December 20, 2011 By Randy Roberts Potts, op-ed contributor Randy Roberts Potts, the gay grandson to Oral Roberts, explains why Troy Perry’s decision to found an LGBT church has made a difference that shouldn’t be overlooked.
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