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Reinventing Rituals: June, a Month of Pride and Same-Sex Marriages

By Elyssa Cohen — 2011

While Rabbis change their stances according to their various interpretations of Torah it is important to make sure LGBTQ Jews have a place they can turn for rituals in their lives, including marriage.

Read on jwa.org

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Falling in Love with Marriage

When a friend first presented to me the arguments for gay marriage, in 1994, I thought the whole idea was ridiculous. In the face of staggering prejudice against us, marriage felt so remote as to be irrelevant.

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The Queer Art of Divorce

Composer Ethan Philbrick and novelist Torrey Peters discuss what it means to make art and community after a marriage ends.

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Small Daily Struggles Make LGBT People Feel Like They Have to Hide

One big surprise (to straight people at least) is that over two thirds of LGBT people avoid holding hands in public.

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Is It Self-Care, or Is It Capitalism?

So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.

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Raising LGBTQ+ Kids

Your child just came out to you. Now what? Here are some things to keep in mind. 

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An Introduction to Transgender Well-Being

It is important to note that every person’s gender journey is unique.

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Positive LGBTQ Representation in Media Really Can Change Lives. This Touching Story Proves It.

She saw a gay character in Supergirl come out and still be loved—and it changed her life.

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How to Find Care for LGBT Seniors

The key challenges facing aging LGBT adults center around: chronic health care, caregiving, financial security for long-term care, social isolation, building resiliency and where to find trusted help.

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The Link Between Autism and Trans Identity

Confusion over why autism is so prevalent among transgender people may be limiting their access to medical care.

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Why Identifying as Queer Can Be Harder for Those with Autism

Autistic queer folk may experience struggles for acceptance in both identities.

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