Bisexuality And The ‘Ex-Gay’ Industry

Pretty much everyone in the BLGT community has heard of it, and most of us would like to pretend it doesn’t exist. For some it’s a joke, for others it represents a deeply painful experience they have actually lived through. It’s the “ex-gay” industry. And despite our living in one of the most democratic countries [...]

The War for Equality

The BLGT community has been enjoying a lot of victory and support of late. Gay, lesbian and bisexual people are portrayed positively on our televisions and in film, there are many gay, lesbian and bisexual performing artists and now the community has begun to realize some real life victories. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell has been [...]

Challenging the Myth of the Bisexual Man

A man enters a coffee shop, dressed casually but still looking somewhat pristine. Waiting in line, he shifts back and forth on his feet, nervously. He orders a Chai tea Latte, vaguely wondering if the drink choice is “too obvious” for what has brought him to the coffee shop. Taking a seat at a table [...]

No Benefit Of The Doubt For Bisexuals

Lately bisexuality seems to have been a hot topic all over the Internet. Having wanted us to be noticed more, I thought this was a good thing until I actually looked at some of the so called “attention” we’ve been getting.  Ouch!  Some days it pays to not read! One of the most [misplaced] articles [...]

The Perceptions of Coming Out as Bisexual

In May, Christina Aguilera came out of the closet as bisexual. Rumors had been going around about this for years, so it didn’t exactly come as a surprise to me. Just like when someone comes out as gay or lesbian, most of the media was supportive—except that they weren’t! There was some support from BLGT sites [...]

Second Chance for a Prom

Nearly everyone has heard the story of Constance McMillen by now. The Mississippi High School student that cancelled the prom—because she wanted the same thing that any other high school student wants—to attend the prom with her significant other. The catch is, her significant other is a girl. McMillen, is a lesbian. Adding fuel to [...]

Coming “Straight” Out of the Closet

One of the most enduring and memorable political quotes of our generation is Bill Clinton’s “I didn’t inhale.” At the time Mr. Clinton said this, the world of politics was experiencing change. The 90s marked the first realizations that the future politicians and leaders of the country would be the free thinkers and lovers that [...]

Bisexual Veteran Talks About DADT and Community

Cliff Arnesen is the president of the New England Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Veterans, Inc., and a bisexual veteran who has worked tirelessly to help end the destructive military policy of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT).  His organization lobbies on behalf of BLGT vets and service members, and also provides services to those who have [...]

Anna Paquin Comes out Bisexual for ‘Give a Damn’ Campaign

We want to showcase a great PSA on equality for all in the BLGT community. See sexy Anna Paquin from True Blood come out as bisexual—along with spokespersons, Whoopie, Elton John, Cindi Lauper and others—talk about how youth can find themselves homeless and without a place to go, or a victim of a hate crime [...]

Daniel Radcliff on The Trevor Project (Video)

Daniel Radcliffe continues to make good on his donation and pledge to help BLGT youth—under The Trevor Project —learn to live with their sexuality in positive ways. In an interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Daniel talks about growing up with gay men and feeling very passionate about this cause all his life. Watch the video [...]

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