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Young, Out, Lesbian Athletes
Gay men and lesbians share many common patterns in the hyper-masculine institution of sport. They both violate the arena of masculinity and they both threaten the dominant form of masculinity in America. A masculinity that says that men are “stronger than women” and that “straight men are stronger than gay men.” Whereas, the presence of g ...read more!

Other new articles in our dossiers:
•	High-school > Hatred in the Hallways
•	Outing > Outing: Socially Responsible or Socially Reprehensible? Part I
•	Aggression > Hate Crimes

Living a Lie
I have lied to myself one to many times and it wasn't until a few days ago that I couldn't keep lying to myself. No matter how much I tried to find middle ground and make myself less of a mess it was always there. No matter how much you try to compromise with your heart it always remains the same. ...read more!

New stories :
•	Project Error
•	Clear Skies Would be a Plus
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I want to cut off my breasts! - Laura
Hi Laura! Thanks for writing in to us at Alterhéros. It sounds like you're having a tough time with your body right now. You write about not liking your breasts and about some issues you've run into with an non-traditional appearance. I'd like to... read more!

Other new questions & answers:
•	Does my teacher like me? I have a crush on her!
•	I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.
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Previously in our news :
•	HIV Info Rights Program Launched for Québec
•	V-Day Montreal Works to End Violence
•	ID Cards for the Revolution
AlterHeros think tank:
•	When perception keeps gays and lesbians away from the big picture
•	Doctor, when will you stop assuming that we’re heterosexual?
•	Get an A+ in HIV/AIDS knowledge: A quiz on HIV/AIDS knowledge
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