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  • Will Online Campaign for an Inclusive ENDA Go Viral?

    Dr. Jillian T. Weiss has a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Law, Policy & Society. She is currently Associate Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey, she has conducted research involving hundreds of companies and public agencies that have adopted “gender identity” policies. Dr. Weiss is also Principal Consultant for Jillian…

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    Serena

  • Queercents introduces Alex Davidson

    Our contributing writers were recently in the news with this nice plug from another gay site: I think what I may have found most impressive of all, however, is the most-apparent cooperative spirit that emanates from this compassionate but still hard-hitting and very relevant site. This blog is a healthy and very productive read, complete…

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    Nina

  • Microenterprise: Update

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    A few weeks ago I wrote about an idea for a microenterprise I’m calling Lunch for Friends. In summary, I’m already making frugal and healthy meals for my little family of two and I reasoned that it would require only incrementally more time, money and effort to make a bit more for friends in exchange…

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    Carol

  • Love and Money: Lessons Learned From My Queer Wedding

    My partner and I recently tied the knot. We had a lovely commitment ceremony on the beach that lasted all of 20 minutes, then we celebrated with a bonfire while we watched the sun go down. It was a decidedly Pagan affair, and the universe couldn’t have provided a more beautiful day. Most couples –…

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    Serena

  • Rethinking housing

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    I’m getting a new deck this summer. The fence in the back yard is falling down and desperately needs replacing, and my last attempt at making a patio in the back yard has turned into a muddy mess. So, it just makes sense to get a low deck built while the contractors were here anyway.…

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    Regan

  • Blogging for LGBT Families Day: Working Mommies

    Today is the fourth annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day, where the LGBT community and allies come together in support of our families. Here is my post for the occasion. Jeanine and I both work full time. Our son, Sam is nearly six months old. As working mothers, the trade-off is that someone else watches…

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    Nina

  • Queercents Weekly Roundup: Garage Sale Weekend

    It seems to be garage sale weekend and several people I know are selling a range of items at garage sales (fortunately the weather turned around just in time). Are you joining the ranks in doing some end of spring cleaning? If you’re participating in the sale–buying or selling–Wise Bread has some tips on thrift…

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    Elizabeth

  • The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization, Part 2

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    The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. We’ve been talking about the pros and cons of marijuana legalization all week. On Monday I talked about the potential tax benefits of marijuana legalization, and on Tuesday I talked about the potential…

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    Serena

  • Advanta Closes a Million Small Business Credit Card Accounts

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    As   of May 30, 2009, Advanta is closing all its small business credit card accounts. I first learned of this on Tuesday of this week when I got an email from Advanta telling me that my account would be closed this week.   It was such a shock that I literally thought it was…

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    Paula

  • My Story: Debt for Marriage Equality

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    This week’s ruling on California’s Prop 8 was a tough one.   I’m happy to hear that the existing marriages were upheld and I’m thrilled to see our support base continuing to grow.   All the same, it was still a setback. I started thinking about it and realized that where I am financially –…

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    James