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(contracted; show full)the ''[[Daily Vanguard|Vanguard]]''. His first [[Newspaper|article]] was titled ''Ender of the Line''.<ref name=headlinesforKJ>{{cite web|title=Recent Headlines for Konrad Juengling|url=http://psuvanguard.com/author/konrad-juengling/|website=PSU Vanguard|publisher=Portland State University|accessdate=8 July 2015}}</ref> Juengling graduated from Portland State with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[psychology]].<ref name=formermormon/>

==Activism==

Juengling's activism focuses on marriage equality, passing the [[Employment Non-Discrimination Act]], ethical consumerism in relation to LGBTQ support, increasing literacy, and other pro-LGBTQ stances. ⏎
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===Non-political activism===
Juengling has advocated for increased literacy in the overall population, and started a queer men's book club in Portland in 2013 through the Cascade AIDS Project.<ref name=engaged /> Also in 2013, Juengling advocated against people watching the movie ''Ender's Game'', citing [[Orson Scott Card]]'s views on homosexuality and encouraging people to practice queer ethical consumerism.<ref name=endersgame>{{cite news|last1=Stevens|first(contracted; show full)were for representatives Dale Devon, Don Lehe, Donna Schaibley, Douglas Gutwein, Kathy Kreag Richardson, and Martin Carbaugh.<ref name=handover>{{cite news|last1=Alberts|first1=Thomas|title=Activist Buys Domain Names Of Anti-Gay Indiana Lawmakers, Offers To Hand Them Over, If...|url=http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/thomasalberts/portland_activist_writes_follow_up_letter_to_indiana_representatives|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=The New Civil Rights Movement|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref>


The ''[[Huffington Post]]'' awarded Juengling with their Unicorn of the Week award for his efforts in combating Indiana's RFRA bill and "doing something positive for the LGBTQ community" and his "tech-savvy queer activism."<ref name=unicorn2>{{cite news|title=Our #UnicornOfTheWeek Is Konrad Jeungling|url=http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/archive/segment/5539665978c90a7ace000499|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Huffington Post Live|date=Apr 23, 2015}}</ref>

====2016 presidential election====
Juengling has endorsed [[Hilary Clinton]] for the Democratic nomination for the [[United States presidential election, 2016|United States 2016 presidential election]].<ref name=supportinghilary>{{cite news|last1=Alberts|first1=Thomas|title=EXCLUSIVE: A Very Gay Amazon Gift Registry Created For The Very Anti-Gay Ted Cruz|url=http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/thomasalberts/a_very_gay_amazon_gift_registry_opened_for_the_very_anti_gay_ted_cruz|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=The New Civil Rights Movement|date=May 26, 2015}}</ref>

In response to [[Ted Cruz]] announcing his presidential bid, Juengling stated, "Despite having an abysmal attendance record on the Armed Services Committee, not recognizing our impact on climate change, and his insistence gays are waging a 'jihad' against Christians, Cruz believes he is the right man to lead the most powerful country in the free world... The reality of the situation is that a [[Ted Cruz presidential campaign, 2016|presidency under Cruz]] is a far fetched idea."<ref name=supportinghilary />

Following calling Cruz' chance at becoming the president a "far fetched idea", he took aim at [[Rick Perry]]. In an op ed, Juengling brought up Perry not wanting federal oversight of the education system, not remembering the name of the third major agency he wanted to shut down during his 2012 presidential bid, and his federal indictment for abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant.<ref name=rickperry>{{cite news|last1=Juengling|first1=Konrad|title=A Plea To The Left: Give Rick Perry A Chance|url=http://www.pqmonthly.com/a-plea-to-the-left-give-rick-perry-a-chance/23019|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=PQ Monthly|date=Jun 22, 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Juengling is engaged to Robert W. Peterson, MA. The two plan to marry at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon in August, 2016. Upon news of their engagement being announced, the two were congratulated by ''The Advocate'', Honey Mahogany, and Latrice Royale.<ref name=engaged>{{cite news|title=News from across the pond|url=http://gscene.com/news/news-from-across-the-pond/|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=GScene|date=Feb 2, 2015}}</ref> Peterson is the nephew of New Mexico politican Gary Smith. His father Stephen Peterson is an aerospace engineer for Honeywell International, Inc..<ref name=father/>

==Controversy==
Juengling has been criticized for his positions on civil issues and for his activism. In reference to purchasing the domain names, writer Brian Anderson called Juengling an extortionist who "is holding [the domains] hostage until they bow to his will."<ref name=controversy>{{cite news|last1=Anderson|first1=Brian|title=Gay Activist Extorts Indiana Lawmakers Who Voted For Religious Freedom Law|url=http://downtrend.com/71superb/gay-activist-extorts-indiana-lawmakers-who-voted-for-religious-freedom-law|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Downtrend|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref> Criticism has also come from within the gay community, including ''Pink News'', who stated "We could not possibly condone such a petty move."<ref name=pinknews>{{cite news|last1=Duffy|first1=Nick|title=Activist buys up website domains of Republicans who voted for Indiana’s anti-gay law|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/04/21/activist-buys-up-website-domains-of-republicans-who-voted-for-indianas-anti-gay-law/|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Pink News|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref>

Responding to his criticism, Juengling stated during an interview that he does not read the comments on articles about him or on articles he's written.In reference to purchasing the domain names, writer Brian Anderson called Juengling an [[extortion]]ist.<ref name=controversy>{{cite news|last1=Anderson|first1=Brian|title=Gay Activist Extorts Indiana Lawmakers Who Voted For Religious Freedom Law|url=http://downtrend.com/71superb/gay-activist-extorts-indiana-lawmakers-who-voted-for-religious-freedom-law|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Downtrend|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref> He said he "is holding [the domains] hostage until they bow to his will."<ref name=controversy/> Criticism has also come from the [[LGBT]] community including ''[[PinkNews]]'', In an article by Nick Duffy he stated "We could not possibly condone such a petty move."<ref name=pinknews>{{cite news|last1=Duffy|first1=Nick|title=Activist buys up website domains of Republicans who voted for Indiana’s anti-gay law|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/04/21/activist-buys-up-website-domains-of-republicans-who-voted-for-indianas-anti-gay-law/|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Pink News|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref>

The ''[[Huffington Post]]'' awarded Juengling with their Unicorn of the Week award for his efforts in combating Indiana's RFRA bill and "doing something positive for the LGBTQ community" and his "tech-savvy queer activism."<ref name=unicorn2>{{cite news|title=Our #UnicornOfTheWeek Is Konrad Jeungling|url=http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/archive/segment/5539665978c90a7ace000499|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Huffington Post Live|date=Apr 23, 2015}}</ref>

====2016 presidential election====
Juengling supports [[Hilary Clinton]] for the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nomination for the [[United States presidential election, 2016|United States 2016 presidential election]].<ref name=supportinghilary>{{cite news|last1=Alberts|first1=Thomas|title=EXCLUSIVE: A Very Gay Amazon Gift Registry Created For The Very Anti-Gay Ted Cruz|url=http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/thomasalberts/a_very_gay_amazon_gift_registry_opened_for_the_very_anti_gay_ted_cruz|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=The New Civil Rights Movement|date=May 26, 2015}}</ref> He has made comments why he is against the campaigns of [[Ted Cruz]]<ref name=supportinghilary/> and [[Rick Perry]].<ref name=rickperry>{{cite news|last1=Juengling|first1=Konrad|title=A Plea To The Left: Give Rick Perry A Chance|url=http://www.pqmonthly.com/a-plea-to-the-left-give-rick-perry-a-chance/23019|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=PQ Monthly|date=Jun 22, 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Juengling is [[engagement|engaged]] to Robert W. Peterson. The two plan to marry at [[Silver Falls State Park]] in Oregon in August, 2016. Upon news of their engagement being announced, the two were congratulated by Honey Mahogany and Latrice Royale.<ref name=engaged>{{cite news|title=News from across the pond|url=http://gscene.com/news/news-from-across-the-pond/|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=GScene|date=Feb 2, 2015}}</ref> His father Stephen Peterson is an aerospace engineer for Honeywell International, Inc.<ref name=father/>

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