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Canal Parade – Gay Pride 2012
Okay, we didn’t let the rain get us down, in between the showers it was quit sunny and warm. Below are 139 photos by myself and the last 22 come from other photographers I found on a news site. On … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Equality, Freedom of Speech, Friends, Gay, GLBT, Human Rights, Netherlands, Pride
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Largest HIV / AIDS Program Worldwide Launched
The Netherlands have launched the largest HIV / AIDS program worldwide aimed at gay men, drug users and sex workers and their partners. The program is run by seven organizations led by the Dutch AIDS Fund and will start in … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Gay, GLBT, Health, Human Rights, Netherlands, PDF
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6 Down, 44 States To Go!
Congratulations to the residents of New York State. Hope equality is happening soon in the other 44 States too.
Posted in Equality, GLBT, Human Rights, USA
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Today, 10 Years Ago…
The world press had gathered at City Hall, where 1 second past midnight the first legal marriage between same-sex partners was held. Of the 3 couples who got married that day, two are still together. One man of the third … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Equality, GLBT
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It Gets Better…
What is Spirit Day? The idea behind Spirit Day, first created by teenager Brittany McMillan earlier this month, is a simple one, not dissimilar to the idea of “Spirit Week” held in many US high schools, and can be summed … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Equality, Family, Friends, Gay, GLBT, Human Rights, Pride
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I Have A Dream!
I wanted to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King A man who made a positive difference for all humanity Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. American Spiritual and Civil Rights Leader Dr. King’s famous speech delivered on the steps of the Lincoln … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Freedom of Speech, History, Human Rights
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The Day After…
Days of Hearts 2010. I started my usual routine on Saturday the other way around yesterday. First coffee at Noordermarkt, where my name sake brought out my cuppa without me asking for it. Drinking it while enjoying the sun and the … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Art, Daily life, Equality, Family, Festive, Friends, Fun, Gay, GLBT, History, Human Rights, Netherlands, Pride, Traditions
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Missed Out… But Still Proud!
On August 1, Gay Pride started here in Amsterdam. The first event was Grey Pride for older Gays and Lesbians, a forgotten group of people. Sometimes I wonder if you’re older [30+], not as trim [6-pack] or have the right haircut, … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Dutch, Equality, Family, Festive, Freedom of Speech, Friends, Fun, Gay, GLBT, History, Human Rights, Netherlands, Pride, Traditions
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