“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“In the unification of two minds, orientation of sexuality is irrelevant.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“For the first time in my life, I said the words, “I need a drink.” — Cristina Marrero Copy Share Image
“You had to be willing to fight in order for a love story to last a life time.” — Cristina Marrero Copy Share Image
“Sooner or later you end up making deals with women. It's an injustice, really.” — Patricia Nell Warren Copy Share Image
“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“I want to love like my grandmother, who loved a woman like Joseph loved Mary. Someone so imperfect, so human, brave enough… — R. YS Perez Copy Share Image
“Makeup can be used to express yourself as well. Those experiences should not be limited to women. Everyone should be free to… — Ian Thomas Malone Copy Share Image
“Lord knows why I find you attractive, Michael, when you generally smell like weed and broken hobo dreams.” — S.J. Goslee Copy Share Image
“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
I think you've got to get out whatever's hurting you through your art, so it doesn't twist you up inside. — Cheryl Rainfield Copy Share Image
“Nails that claw by a beautiful mind. A pretty face can leave you blind - Poem 'Small Pain' from 'The B Word:… — S.C. Silver Copy Share Image
“Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“There are countless reasons for reading, but when you’re young and uncertain of your identity, of who you may be, one of… — Michael Cart Copy Share Image
“[Jules] No!! No! No! No! I want to be happy!! I want to love and be loved!! I want to feel safe!!… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Sure, I could tell you I am no longer a lesbian or that I am no longer attracted to women and am… — Cristina Marrero Copy Share Image
“I hate labels, hate pronouns. They're so confining. They like some bird cage, y'know? Or prescription medicine. Some days I feel one… — Kyle Labe Copy Share Image
“The truth is, I have gay dads and I’m not damaged. I grew up with an incredible and loving family that always… — Natalie Perry Copy Share Image
“Inside my chest, my lungs are wild animals, clawing at the cage. "Oh, man," Autumn mumbles from beside me. "His smile makes… — Christina Lauren Copy Share Image
“I can't read him. I can't grasp him. I have no idea what he's thinking and if he's messing with me or… — Christina Lauren Copy Share Image
“People talk about coming out as though it’s this big one-time event. But really, most people have to come out over and… — Nina LaCour Copy Share Image
“But what I want to know is why lesbians dress so fuckin' bad? I mean, they dress like they going to a… — Paul Beatty Copy Share Image
“When are you going to get a fella?" Lily asks Rose after a year or two of dancing. "I have one who… — Genevieve Valentine Copy Share Image
“One night he said abruptly: Stephen won't marry—I don't want her to marry; it would only mean disaster.' And at this Anna… — Radclyffe Hall Copy Share Image
“So, let me get this straight-- You want me to stop being a lesbian and being attracted to women because it is… — Cristina Marrero Copy Share Image
“Twice as many paths to trouble,' their mothers would whisper. As though their daughters loving men and women meant they wanted all… — Anna-Marie McLemore Copy Share Image
“Charlie smiled. ‘Actually, right now I feel like venting; maybe seeing how loud I can make the speakers in the gym and… — Trevor Barton Copy Share Image
“Gay rights aren't predicated on being born gay or having the right gene. Gay rights are predicated on having choice and consent.… — Chester Brown Copy Share Image
“The more I write stories for young people, and the more young readers I meet, the more I'm struck by how much… — Paolo Bacigalupi Copy Share Image
“Either you are homophobic or you are a human - you cannot be both.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Love has no gender - compassion has no religion - character has no race.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“…don't ever apologize for being who you are. Be gay and be proud.” — Amy Kaufman Burk Copy Share Image
“Am I the only one that worries about the nation filling up with gender challenged people?” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image