5.08.01 countering homophobia and heterosexism

Road Test: NY Activists Create a New Poor People's Campaign

Bushwick, NY, February 2008. A protest against a negligent landlord. PHOTO: Make the Road New York
Authors: Melony Swasey

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Make the Road New York is admired for its consensus-based, collective decision-making, an intensive process that builds strong, trusting relationships, leadership, and shared agreement among members.

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How to Mobilize Students to Ally for Safe Schools: The Growth of Gay Straight Alliances

GLSEN members, Philadelphia. Photo: Conrad Ventur

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"You're gay and I'm straight, so let's call it a Gay-Straight Alliance."

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Justice Is Indivisible: Non-Discrimination Must Include Gender Identity

Yogyakarta Principles sign
Authors: Donna Rose

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Why I resigned from the Board of an organization I love.

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Highlights from the AFSC Film & Video Library

Highlights from the AFSC Film & Video Library
Authors: Penny Adams

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Penny Adams is a social worker and a volunteer with the AFSC Film and Video Library, AFSC-NERO.

From Issue 377 - July-August 2007

Myers Book Award Celebrates Social Justice

Myers Book Award Celebrates Social Justice

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From Issue 377 - July-August 2007

Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe at the World Social Forum

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Authors: Taurai Maduna

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"We are saying we exist and that we are part of society. We want to be treated as people because we are people, we are human beings living in the same world."

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Respect for All! Another World is Possible for African LGBT People, Too

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Authors: Stephen Barris

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The freedom of tone of the activists at the "Q Spot" tent was really extraordinary, and the public -- curious, intrigued, and rarely hostile -- were amazed.

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Asian Pacific Americans Support Re-Introduction of the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act in California

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Never Underestimate the Power of Love: A Conversation with Mandy Carter

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Authors: Sara Burke

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In the marriage equality movement, a lot depends on what door people came through to get there. If the door only says "Gay," then that's all people look for in the movement. I came through the door marked "Equality and Justice for All."

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