Signs of Chennai #1

- An unintended statement, perhaps?
Hues may vary but humanity does not | வண்ணங்கள் வேற்றுமைப் பட்டால் – அதில் மானுடர் வேற்றுமை இல்லை

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While we express our agitation and resistance towards acts of violence like Tara’s death, we must also resist and challenge the institutional violence that is perpetuated everyday.
Isn’t it hypocritical of Indian men to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on one hand and perpetuate violence against women on the other?
It Gets Better – Trikone San Fransisco Bay Area
An appeal to our rainbow communities to support ongoing relief efforts in Kerala
Pronoy Rai and Barath Ezhilan respond to Mohana Krishnaswamy’s opinion piece supporting the Supreme Court verdict on Sec 377 in The Hindu, Dec 21, 2013
Reflections on the Pope’s announcement by Ruby Almeida, Indian-origin queer activist, and chair of LGBT+ Catholics, Westminster, UK.
LOL! Cute!