Jase Ruel is a 30-ish-year-old writer, poet, artist, singer, activist, educator and public speaker. His publication credits include several university journals, newspapers, magazines, and ezine prints, and has had his work referenced by a few state and federal politicians. An avid letter writer, Jase knows how to use the power of the word to his advantage to get things accomplished. Jase has been an editor at BellaOnline.com since 2004 and has edited the GayLesbian News, HIV/AIDS, and currently Gay Lesbian Relationships sites. He is a passionate advocate for gay lesbian rights and an educator on HIV/AIDS. He has spoken at many national college conferences, universities, and communities on these subjects and more. He is studying to be a clinical psychologist at Walden University focusing on identity (human sexual) studies. He can be contacted at gaylesbianwriter@gmail.com.