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Love is love

Love is love      As we study history and human rights, we often come across the topic of sexual orientation discrimination. This term is much simpler than you may think. It is discrimination or intolerance based on a person's sexual orientation. For example, hatred of someone because they are interested in someone of the same gender. There have been many activists throughout history who have made members of the LGBTQ+ lives' easier. Let's take Jack Nichols as an example. He was born in 1938, when there were many more instances of hate towards LGBTQ+ members than there are now. He was an American Activist who helped shape the idea of equal treatment to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. Unfortunately, there are still many hateful actions and words being said to these people today, but people such as Nichols, made their lives easier.      So you may be wondering why this topic is so important. The reason is simple: Love is love. When you meets somebo