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Order the shirt: https://traxlertees.com/products/chechnya-lgbt-awareness-t-shirt Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia, and we need to talk about what’s happening in Chechnya. You’re not hearing about it from our politicians or most of our news media, but it's important. Chechnya's a republic of Russia. Gay and bisexual men there are being rounded up and held in torture camps. Over a hundred have been arrested and there have been at least three deaths. One survivor said “Once they bring you there, they immediately start the beatings and electrocutions, demanding information about who you were dating.” A spokesperson denied the reports saying it can't be true bc there ARE no gay people in Chechnya. Which is bullshit and terrifying. That is Hitler mentality right there - alive and well in 2017. I want to be VERY clear: It is NOT acceptable for anyone anywhere in a position of influence to turn a blind eye to thi...

My Coming Out Story - Weekly Vlog 33 - Paul Richmond Studio  Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58P7reuOEIQ Hey everyone! Today's video deals with a topic that people are always asking about - my coming out story. I think it's cool to hear how different LGBTQ YouTubers made their journeys out of the closet, so I'm adding my own voice to the conversation. I was raised Catholic in a small, conservative part of the Midwest where sexuality was seen in pretty black and white terms. Even though I was confused and questioning from a very early age, I repressed those feelings because I didn't want to be a disappointment to my mom and dad. But I knew I was different, and this is the story of how I grew to accept myself for who I really am. I hope by sharing my story, the experiences I've had and the lessons I've learned will help inspire you to live as authentically as possible. I love you guys! If you're struggling with how to com...

I've been to Pulse Orlando and like so many people, I've been shaken up all day by this horrific tragedy. The best way I know how to come to terms with something inexplicable is to create, so I'm really grateful to Traxler Tees for partnering with me to release this tshirt design I created to represent solidarity and to show support for the victims. ALL of the proceeds will go to the GoFundMe account that has been established for this tragedy. Please consider ordering one and help me spread the word: http://traxlertees.com/products/one-pulse-support-t-shirt

Did you like? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1lTU4Yv Painting With Friends - Episode 2: Vivian Von Brokenhymen Meet my diva-licious friend, drag queen entertainer Vivian Von Brokenhymen. Together, we are welcoming Colton Haynes to the LGBT community by giving him a glamorous drag makeover in our painting collab! Connect with Vivian: https://www.facebook.com/threequeendragbrunch/ https://www.facebook.com/queensandweiners/ https://www.facebook.com/thevonbs/ http://www.wondervivinc.com/ --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party! Want more? Website: http://paulrichmondstudio.com Store: http://paulrichmondstore.com Shirts: http://paulrichmondswag.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paulrichmondstudio Twitter: http://twitter.com/paulrichmondart Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulyw...

My story and childhood photo are included in a wonderful book, Born This Way, Real Stories of Growing Up Gay , by Paul Vitagliano. The book shares and celebrates all kinds of growing up LGBTQ stories through personal memories and childhood photographs. Visit Amazon to get a copy!