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Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line

by onefishtwofishredfishbluefish in Gay & Lesbians, June 7, 2010
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This is a report on an organization that provides support and empowers people of all sexual orientations.

Doing Nothing is Itself a Form of Violence

by Earth Mother in History, May 12, 2010
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Doing Nothing during a time of repressive violence is itself a form of violence.

What is the Central Purpose of Marriage?

by thinkahol in Relationships, May 8, 2009
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Conservative arguments against same-sex marriage fail upon examination. The writings of Stanton and Maier, Wolfson, Card, Williams, and Rausch form starting points respectively, for the pro and con arguments.

Life Cycle of Social Movement

by India in Sociology, November 1, 2008
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No two movements are exactly alike; yet different movements have much in common. Most completed movements pass through much the same set of four stages – of unrest, excitement, formalization, and institutionalization, first suggested by W.E. Gettys, who applied them to his study of the Methodist movement in England. A few accomplish their purpose without needing to enter the later stages. Other life cycles suggested by Zald and Ash and by Blumer are quite similar, differing only in details.

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