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I AM EQUAL :: PHOTOSTORY

My PhotoStory: Jamie P.

CATEGORY: LGBT Rights, Marriage Equality, Photo Story, Unconventional Families
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PUBLISHED: June 20, 2011 by jasonbeckett

You should never be ashamed of who you are. There are supporters and there will always be protesters but in the end I believe that the more we fight for equality, acceptance will win and negativity will be the minority. Continue reading →

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My Photo Story: Mindy M.

CATEGORY: Bullying, Disabilities & Disorders, Down Syndrome, Photo Story
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PUBLISHED: June 20, 2011 by jasonbeckett

I have downs syndrome and it would make people want to tease me when I was in school. One time a boy spitted on me on my glasses. Another time a girl pinched me hard on the shoulder and it hurt. And other students would call me slow. Continue reading →

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My PhotoStory: Thomas A.

CATEGORY: LGBT Rights, Personal Power & Worth, Photo Story, Women's Rights
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PUBLISHED: March 30, 2011 by jasonbeckett

Every individual, male or female, is equal no matter how they act or who they love. Don’t ever let the haters get you down. I’m proof that things do get better and that every person is equal no matter what! Continue reading →

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TBA CHARLESTON, WV
TBA ATLANTA, GA
TBA RICHMOND, VA
I live with my parents and I’m 29 years old. Salt lake city is my hometown and I have three pugs.

I have downs syndrome. Sometimes people been teasing me cause I look different. I went to many schools. I was vulnerable and it would make people want to tease me when I was in school. One time a boy spitted on me on my glasses. Another time a girl pinched me hard on the shoulder and it hurt. And other students would call me slow. And when people do these things it kind of makes me a little sad and hurt.

I love my family and they are precious to me. I like to go to the movies with my brothers and listen to my favorite singer Taylor Hicks. I’m happy...  » READ MORE «