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GLBT

Jacob Rudolph, NJ teen, comes out at a school ceremony and receives standing ovation

I saw this story earlier on NBC New York and absolutely had to share it. Just imagine the amount of courage it must take to come out to your high school during an acceptance speech. It is absolutely stunning to me, having attended a religious high school where many did not accept me after coming out, to see people cheering and openly showing their support for their peer. What a difference a few years makes…

Music

Concerts with Dad

Last month, my father and I went to the The Early November concert at Irving Plaza with The Wonder Years, The Swellers, and Young Statues. We had previously seen The Early November and Young Statues at Starland Ballroom back…

Music

The Early November

Last night my father and I drove to the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ for a show by The Early November on their Reunion Tour. When I was younger one of my Canadian friends, Candie Chan, created a layout…