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The Problem with Defining Homosexuality as a Disorder

An interview with a former Catholic priest who exchanged sexual texts with a minor

Oct 16, 2018

The Problem with Defining Homosexuality as a Disorder

Oct 16, 2018

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Why I Think There Is a Place for Corporations During PRIDE Month

For most of my life I have only known jobs where the closet was essential to my paycheck.

Jun 4, 2018

Why I Think There Is a Place for Corporations During PRIDE Month

Jun 4, 2018

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THAT WAS GAY | May 27-June 2, 2018

Where do you go when it hurts to sing about God, but miss the connection doing so once brought? Kevin Garcia wrestled with the place for…

Jun 3, 2018

THAT WAS GAY | May 27-June 2, 2018

Jun 3, 2018

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Why I Write, Why I Fight

Not that long ago, I was living in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, where I had done a lot of growing up. The Supreme Court had just heard…

Jan 28, 2018

Why I Write, Why I Fight

Jan 28, 2018

Seriously, Stop Saying “First World Problems”

Why the throwaway phrase is so offensive to the majority of the world

Jan 23, 2018

Seriously, Stop Saying “First World Problems”

Jan 23, 2018

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What It’s Like to Be Gay at a Non-Affirming Church

I was invited to dinner by my family in a text.

Jan 17, 2018

What It’s Like to Be Gay at a Non-Affirming Church

Jan 17, 2018

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How Denying My Sexuality Destroyed My Ability to Love Those Most Like Me

I was once asked to protect an archbishop from gay Catholic protestors during a church service.

Jan 12, 2018

How Denying My Sexuality Destroyed My Ability to Love Those Most Like Me

Jan 12, 2018

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Dear Straight People, How Did Your Coming Out Go?

Several years ago a conservative Catholic group posted a “coming out” video. I have some follow-up questions for them.

Jan 9, 2018

Dear Straight People, How Did Your Coming Out Go?

Jan 9, 2018

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Secrecy and Honesty

The following is an anonymous submission to Reaching Out:

Jan 4, 2018

Secrecy and Honesty

Jan 4, 2018

Be Different and You Will Be Incredible

Seeing beyond what’s on the surface.

Dec 19, 2017

Be Different and You Will Be Incredible

Dec 19, 2017

Patrick Flores

Patrick Flores

Social Justice | Storyteller | Pretty Gay. Co-founder of Vine & Fig. Published on BeYourself, the Ascent, & the Writing Cooperative.

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