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The Challenges of Modern Dating for Nonbinary and Plural Identities
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (561+ words) When Skylar Kaye reentered the dating field, they were not sure what to expect. Coming out of what they describe as a "sexless marriage," re-entering dating was a new experience that not only revealed a lot about themself, but also…...
Hobby Lobby Is Funding The Latest Push To End Marriage Equality
2+ week, 2+ day ago (63+ words) Lavender Magazine Hobby Lobby Is Funding The Latest Push To End Marriage Equality LGBTQNation reports that conservatives announced a new campaign in January to end marriage rights for same-sex couples, and it turns out it's getting money from Hoby Lobby's…...
Same-Sex Couples Thrive In U. S. Even As GOP Support For Marriage Equality Falls
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (74+ words) Lavender Magazine Same-Sex Couples Thrive In U. S. Even As GOP Support For Marriage Equality Falls The Advocate reports that the number of same-sex couples in the United States has more than doubled over the past two decades, even as political opposition…...
Stories of Love and Belonging from Queer Couples in the Twin Cities
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (948+ words) On April 23, 2016, Paul Mateski and Brad Brockman met through a mutual friend at a fundraiser. Brockman was there to support a good cause, and Mateski attended because he wanted to see a friendly face. Following the fundraiser, the pair stayed…...
A Place to Say "I Do: Bearpaths History of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Weddings
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (711+ words) For many LGBTQ+ couples, selecting a wedding venue involves more than aesthetics and amenities; it also means finding a space where they feel safe, respected and fully welcomed during one of life's most meaningful celebrations. Even as marriage equality approaches…...
Deep In The Heart | Lavender Magazine
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (541+ words) Texas occupies an XXL-sized chunk of the USA, and I'm deep in the heart of it. But here in Fredericksburg, deep in the heart of the heart, the greeting is "Wilkommen" rather than "Howdy." The sweet town of 11, 000 was settled…...
From "I do" to "I don"t": Resources for LGBTQ+ Couples Going Through Divorce | Lavender Magazine
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (672+ words) Forever is a long time. Finding one's life partner can be a complicated journey for many, full of trials and tribulations that may take years to sort out. But successfully navigating those challenges is also what makes finding "the one…...