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An Amateur's Reflection on Racism, Classism Within LGBT Communities

Enrique Torre Molina | Posted 12.15.2012 | Gay Voices
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Enrique Torre Molina

I have a hard time translating the concept of "people of color" with all its heavy, powerful meaning to our experience in Mexico. Race and racism are not topics present on the media, much less on off-screen daily conversations.

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Why Are Some Black Folks So Upset Over Gays Getting Married?

Sam Fulwood | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Sam Fulwood

I struggle to comprehend why folks who share my slice of the demographic pie seem to take is personally when two men or two women want to marry and live as a couple.

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Obama Knows Slow and Steady Wins Race Relations

Danny Groner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Danny Groner

Since President-elect Barack Obama won the election last month, there's been some speculation about what this means for the American black community. ...

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McCain: Same As He Ever Was

Paul Jenkins | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Paul Jenkins

At some point it becomes hard to blame the traditional media for its improper coverage. Clearly, the McCain/Palin lies have not gone unnoticed -- yet, there is barely a blip in the polls.

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McCain Wimps Out, Country Shrugs

Paul Jenkins | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Paul Jenkins

Far from the eccentric rebel he likes to portray, McCain is a sad pawn in the religious right's attempt to maintain power in the GOP and over the country.

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