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Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality . Top Story - June 2025.
Where were you and what were you doing on June 26, 2015? For me, it was just another day at the office. So why did I bring up this date, you ask? Because today is the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality becoming the law of the land in all 50 states. The United States became the 21st country to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. It was a huge victory for the us, the LGBTQ+ community, activists, and same-sex couples themselves. Two other groundbreaking rulings also happened on this day: Propositional 8 and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Propositional 8, also known as Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition that passed in November 2008, which previously prohibited Californian same-sex couples from marrying. In 2010, it was ruled unconstitutional and didn't go into effect until 2013. The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was a law that was passed and signed by then President Bill Clinton in 1996. It previously prevented the government from recognizing gay and lesbian couples. However, it was later struck down, specifically Section 3 (1 U.S.C. § 7).
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Pride
Pride Under Siege: The LAPD’s Troubled History With the LGBTQ+ Community
“I’ve got nothing against fags; that’s not what this is about.” – Attributed to LAPD Officer Skip Giuliani While thought of as a deep blue city, Los Angeles has elements of far-right extremism that betray its liberal electorate. This is especially true within its police force as displayed by its historical treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2023, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) spokesperson offered the following apology:
By Carl J. Petersen7 months ago in Pride
The Thin Line of Orientation
In an essay titled, "The First Date Quandary," I wrote about my relationship with Preston. I believed him to be heterosexual, while others around me saw that there was a connection between us. A large chunk of the story centered around me not knowing he had feelings for me until we had our first date.
By Edward Anderson7 months ago in Pride
Be Honest
Honesty is one of the most important values in life. It means always speaking the truth, standing for what is right, and being fair in everything we do. When you are honest, people trust you. But when you tell lies, people stop believing you. That is why honesty is called the "best policy." An honest person is respected by family, friends, teachers, and even strangers.
By aadam khan7 months ago in Pride
The Best Ways You Can Support Your Asexual Friends
When I first came out as asexual to my friends, it was...awkward to say the least. One said to me, "I've never met one of those before." Another looked at me in shock that someone out there could have no interest in sex. With each friend I told, I got bombarded with more and more questions, like I was a space alien waiting for the mothership to bring me back to my home planet. Believe me, times like that, I wish I were.
By The Scarlet Starlet7 months ago in Pride
The Last Spell in the Margins
The house at the end of Holy Cross Road looked like it had let out its final breath. The rooftop sagged slightly, and the shutters leaned off-kilter toward the soil. Even the fence, once pristine white, was now yellowed and peeling. Inside, the family picked through the remains of Eliza Bankop’s estate with hazy, tired eyes. Piles began to take shape as her adult children divided what was left. The younger grandchildren dashed around the mess, their energy unleashed after sitting still through the two-hour funeral. In the kitchen, the spouses chatted with beers in hand, unfazed by the solemn occasion.
By New England Poet 7 months ago in Pride
How An Ace Can Set Boundaries in a Relationship
Setting boundaries as an ace person isn't easy. Known as "the invisible orientation," not experiencing sexual attraction is not something widely talked about like being straight, gay, bisexual, or transgender. With the asexual spectrum being so wide, everyone's comfort levels are different, and boundaries must be set for a relationship to work. Here's a guide for every ace person on how to establish boundaries with your partner:
By The Scarlet Starlet7 months ago in Pride
Revisiting Yuri!!! on Ice — 8 Years Later!. Top Story - June 2025.
That’s right, people—Yuri!!! on Ice came out over 8 years ago. Feel old yet? Yuri!!! on Ice is a lovely little show. It’s a half-figure skating, half-romance anime about a 23-year-old Japanese ice skater named Katsuki Yuri, and he’s having a rough go of it. After binge-eating before a competition due to stress and the depression of losing his childhood dog, Yuri loses terribly at Nationals. He heads back home to Japan, fearing and dreading that his exuberant figure skating career may be coming to a sad and rather lackluster end.
By angela hepworth7 months ago in Pride
Anne Burrell : The Flame-Haired Chef Who Changed the Culinary World
Anne Burrell is a name that commands attention in the culinary world — not just for her unmistakable wild blonde hair and dynamic personality, but for her unwavering passion for food and teaching. With a career that spans high-end kitchens, culinary classrooms, and popular television shows, Burrell has become a symbol of energy, excellence, and authenticity in the world of cooking.
By Dot Stories7 months ago in Pride
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Reflection, and the Ongoing Struggle for Justice
Introduction Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, is a momentous occasion in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery — one of the darkest chapters in American history. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, or Black Independence Day, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced to the last remaining enslaved African Americans that they were free — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had legally freed them.
By Dot Stories7 months ago in Pride
