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Jersey City shows its Pride.

It was a vibrant scene on Newark Avenue today during the 17th annual LGBT Pride Festival. Hundreds crowded in the heart of downtown Jersey City Saturday afternoon to celebrate for the tail-end of Pride Week, which began on Aug. 16.

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Finding the right LGBT friendly law school.

Prospective law students – whether LGBTQ or those interested in a career in LGBTQ advocacy – who want to find an inclusive law school should start by researching their options. “Law school is a very, very tough environment in general,” says law student Zahar Lopez in the Law School Admission Council’s “Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Law School video.” “So you don’t want to add to the stresses of being a law student, additional stresses of not fitting in because you’re gay.”

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The difference between dating men and women, a bisexual’s viewpoint.

A recent Reddit thread asks: “Bisexuals who have dated both men and women, what are some differences you’ve noticed?” And the responses are quite interesting.  Let’s take a look and what people said… When it comes to sex, most bisexuals agree that it’s easier getting laid with the menfolk:

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Akron Pride – a first!

The streets of Akron filled with color, laughter and smiles as members of the LGBTQ community and allies celebrated the city’s first Pride parade and festival Saturday at Hardesty Park. Isaac Baez, a chair member of the Pride march, said he believes that Pride is not only a celebration, but a justice and equality movement, as well.

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Bridging the gap for LGBT youth health services.

North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams held a press conference at Time Out Youth in Charlotte on Aug. 23 to announce her introduction of the Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act (YASHS) to the U.S. House of Representatives. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by a team of co-sponsors including Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and seven others.

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32 years of Ottawa Pride.

This year’s annual Pride parade in Ottawa on Sunday makes history with two high-profile guests, while another guest may ruffle a few feathers for some in the city’s LGBT community. After a week of events to celebrate diversity in the city, the 32nd edition of Capital Pride comes to a close with the marquee event: the Pride parade, and this year is expected to be the biggest one yet.

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A shelter for Britain’s LGBT homeless.

A fundraising campaign has been launched to open Britain’s first homeless shelter for LGBT people. The shelter, based in London, will comprise a former tour bus previously owned by the rock band Status Quo remodelled to temporarily house those most at risk from the dangers of rough-sleeping – many of whom also face compound problems resulting from hate crimes, domestic abuse, family rejection, and poor mental health.