Equal Junction

Sometimes we receive gifts that are unwanted, non-returnable, or can replace something old.  Or, you may feel that you still want to be giving rather than receiving.  What do you do? Donate!

Simple tip: locate your local LGBT center that is in need of donations and find out what they need and if you can help them. How great will that be?  New Year, New and thoughtful you!

The Brisbane Times of Brisbane, Australia has some good tips on what to do with those unwanted gifts.

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The parliament of Tasmania agreed to approve of same sex marriages and civil unions of all countries and other Australian states.

attorney general Lara Giddings said, “This is really a small step, but a significant and important step for those people who have registered or been through a civil union process elsewhere around the world and want us to recognise that relationship as indeed being in existence.”

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Four time Olympic medal winner,Daniel Kowalski, revealed his true self. Here is his own statement about being inspired by other athletes that have come out and his personal feelings on his new chapter in life:

“I just want them to realize that they (other athletes) are not alone, that the feelings that they have are probably quite common and that at the end of the day it’s really OK. There will be hard times but you surround yourself with great supportive people who love you for you and you’ll be OK. Things pop in my head that make me realize that I clearly suppressed these thoughts of being gay … because it was ‘wrong’, as a male it’s ‘wrong’ but even more as an elite athlete. I always knew that I lacked confidence when I stood up on the blocks and I do wonder sometimes if that lack of confidence was fear, fear of not really knowing who I am.On the sporting side, I lost to some amazing champions, so I’m not for one second saying that this is the reason I didn’t win. I often wonder if the lack of self-confidence and lack of identity in many ways held me back from reaching my potential. I look for all the things straight people do, I want to fall in love and be happy and be proud of who I am.”

Again, welcome to the family Mr. Kowalski! To read more CLICK HERE

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They may not celebrate their Thanksgiving until the spring, however same-sex couples are very thankful this month!  Click here for the story!

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