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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Why do people judge gays and lesbians: 5 of 40
The reason people judge gays and lesbians could be one of many things, or more likely a combination of factors. People that judge, not just gays, but anyone in general, are not necessarily bad people, they are people that for the most part just need a little guidance so they can understand the people they are judging better a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives MLB Predictions: 2007 American League East: 2 of 16

The Al East should show marked improvement in competition this year however in the end it will come down to a shootout between the yankees and red sox yet again. All teams have had offseasons which show some promise but nobody has bridged the gap that much yet. Let's take a look around the division.Tampa Bay- More of the same... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Bisexuality: A sexual orientation of its own?: 2 of 16
Bisexuality is in fact a sexual orientation in and of itself. That does not mean that bisexuality does not fall under the "rainbow" but rather that is is quite distinct just as the other portions of the LGBTQI are. If bisexuality was the same thing as homosexuality it would not be called bisexual, it would just be homosexual ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Different ways people come out of the closet: 1 of 8
It is quite possible coming out is one of the most difficult things some people will do in their entire life. On the surface it would seem like saying that you are gay, lesbian, or gender queer wouldn't be that difficult. It's just words right? We use words every day. Words however have power, not just the power to convey tho... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Fighting gay and lesbian hate crime: 1 of 8
Hate crimes are an all to regular occurrence not just in the United States but around the world. A hate crime as defined is not just a physical attack, but can take place as mental or emotional abuse, the denial of rights, or as speech which is rooted in a bias created by the perceived differences of a person. Everyday at lea... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues 'Don't ask, don't tell': Gays and lesbians in the US military: 1 of 8
The policy of Don't Ask/Don't Tell Don't Harass/Don't Pursue (DADT/DHDP) is really little more than an ineffective first step to replace a piece of fifty some odd year old legislation that was based on fear, bigotry, and either ignorance or stupidity, take your pick on that one. What people forget is that prior to WWII gay me... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Relationships: Knowing when to move on: 1 of 8
It is sad to say but these days there comes a point in almost all relationships when it just doesn't work anymore. There can be any number of reasons for this feeling, some rational and some a bit out there. Sometimes it has been time to move on longer than a person realizes or wants to admit to realizing. While each person i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues The debate on transvestite Bathrooms: 1 of 8
There are some people among us that identify as being transgendered. Under this umbrella term falls transvestites, drag kings/queens, transsexuals, and the genderqueer. While each is different in their needs and identity one thing is common amongst all: The need to use the restroom. While this would seem to be a simple enough... More..
Business > Human Resources Transsexuals in the workplace: 1 of 8
I can't speak for everyone, only myself and the experiences I know personally to be true. I am a transsexual person in my mid thirties. Leaving all other factors aside I will concentrate on one of the single hardest aspects of transexualisim which was transitioning on the job. I lost my job in transition. Transition is the pe... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How exploring your own inner feelings can help save a marriage: 1 of 8
Two of the building blocks that must be present in any good marriage are honesty and trust. If you aren't honest, eventually it is going to come back to bite you on the rear and when that happens the element of trust goes out the window with it. Being honest and having trust though doesn't just relate to how you interact with... More..