This Is Our Stonewall

America (and the world) is in chaos. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is under threat. Every marginalized community is facing hate, and our rights are being trampled. The progressive left are angry and fighting back. The resistance is strong. We as MAPs need to capitalize on this moment in history to fight for our rights. AsContinue readingThis Is Our Stonewall

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Why did God create pedophiles?

As a Christian, I am often asked about the intersectionality between my faith and my orientation. I’ve researched and written extensively about it on my blog. https://amapin.love/?s=christianity To answer the initial question, why did God create pedophiles? Simple. God needs people to love, advocate, and care for children. The meaning of pedophilia has been stretchedContinue readingWhy did God create pedophiles?

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Imagine: Election Ad Revenue

US election ad revenue is expected to top $17 Billion in 2024. That’s 42,500 houses that could fight homelessness. That could feed 4.2 million people for a full year, which is more than the population of Los Angeles. It could cover a year of healthcare for 1.2 million people. #Imagine if our politicians spent lessContinue readingImagine: Election Ad Revenue

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MAP Merch Shop is Discontinuing Monero as a Payment Option

Effective immediately, MAP Merch Shop is discontinuing Monero as a payment option. Monero has been problematic from the beginning, requiring more work from me, for little return. Monero has also been confusing for our customers. Despite a vocal group advocating for adding Monero as a payment option, out of hundreds of sales over the lastContinue readingMAP Merch Shop is Discontinuing Monero as a Payment Option

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A Vision for the Future: How Kamala Harris’s Policies Will Benefit the Children We Love

I recently watched the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for President, and shared her vision for the future of America. I was already a Kamala supporter, but after hearing that speech, I literally said out loud: “America and the world will be in good hands when Kamala Harris is President.” HerContinue readingA Vision for the Future: How Kamala Harris’s Policies Will Benefit the Children We Love

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Re: Louisiana Legalizes Surgical Castration of Those Convicted of Raping a Child

This piece was originally written for Full MEDAL Journal. The US state of Louisiana has just legalized the forced surgical castration of those convicted of raping a child. From: WAFB – Baton Rouge As of Thursday, August 1, for the first time in the country’s history, child rapists can now be ordered by a judgeContinue readingRe: Louisiana Legalizes Surgical Castration of Those Convicted of Raping a Child

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I will not be intimidated.

AMA: Being an Out, Public MAP

I was recently asked a few questions… 1. How did I get comfortable being a public MAP? Years of being in the MAP community. Years of philosophy. I know who I am, and I know what I’m not. No one can take that away from me. 2. What’s it like being out and a publicContinue readingAMA: Being an Out, Public MAP

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Love is Colorful

Love is love, and having feelings doesn’t make one a monster. The law was written in black and white. But love is colorful. We can’t condone breaking the law, but the law isn’t always the arbiter of what is ethical. Your feelings are not a flaw. The flaw is society’s reaction to your feelings.

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Mu’s “VERY Important 2025 Principles”

A novel activist group and forum known as “MAP Union” has published a list of “VERY Important 2025 Principles,” which they propose as a guide for activism efforts. Improving Visibility of MAPs and AAMs (Adult-Attracted Minors) in society. Combat stigma and misinformation concerning these groups. Promote an accuracy and evidence-based approach to correcting misconceptions. Safe/value-neutral language used toContinue readingMu’s “VERY Important 2025 Principles”

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