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    17 More LGBT Microaggressions That Make Our Blood Boil

    Neal Broverman

    Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
    Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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    As we stated before, being LGBT isn't easy. Aside from the macroaggressions of discrimination and violence, there are the minor slights that we encounter nearly every day. We culled 17 more microaggressions — some from are wonderful, astute readers — and hope you'll share more of your personal stories in the comments below.

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