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'''Konrad Juengling''', is an [[Americans|American]] [[health care]] worker as well as a [[political]] and [[LGBT social movements|gay rights]] [[activist]]. Juengling is also a [[writer]] for ''[[PQ Monthly]]'' and the organization [[Geeks OUT]].

==Biography==
Konrad Juengling was born in [[Salem, Oregon]]. His parents are Fritz and Holly Nelson Juengling.<ref name=father>{{cite news|last1=Drake|first1=Aaron|title=Is This the First Time Grindr Led to Nuptials?|url=http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/wedding-channel/2015/02/18/first-time-grindr-led-nuptials|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=The Advocate|date=Feb 18, 2015}}</ref> He was raised as a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref name=father/> His father heads the [[Scandinavian]] department at the church's [[Family History Center (LDS Church)|Family History Center]] in [[Salt Lake City]].<ref name=father/> The Juengling family has been characterized as being very involved in the arts.<ref name=ethnicity /> 

Juengling attended [[North Salem High School (Salem, Oregon)|North Salem High School]]. While a [[student]] he wrote for the student [[newspaper]] ''The Clarion''. After starting at [[Portland State University]], Juengling began writing for their newspaper, 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/> He works as a [[mental health]] associate.<ref name=formermormon/>

==Activism==
===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|first1=Greg|title=Don’t boycott ‘Ender’s Game'; donate to the Trevor Project instead|url=http://gregstevens.com/2013/10/18/opinion-dont-boycott-enders-game-donate-to-the-trevor-project-instead/#comments|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Greg Stevens|date=Oct 18, 2013}}</ref> The op-eds he wrote and overall stance "helped to raise GeeksOUT’s profile after their ‘Skip Ender’s Game’ campaign."<ref name=ethnicity /> Juengling then joined the GeeksOUT team, writing posts about queer-related media for their site. 

Citing queer ethical consumerism again, Juengling has taken the position that people should not donate to the [[Salvation Army]] based on their policies relating to homosexual people.<ref name=skipbuckets>{{cite news|last1=Juengling|first1=Konrad|title=GUEST OPINION: WHY SKIPPING THE RED BUCKETS IS A GOOD THING|url=http://www.proudqueerbayarea.com/guest-opinion-skipping-red-buckets-good-thing/17797|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=PQ Monthly|date=Dec 18, 2013}}</ref>

===Politics===
====Indiana State House representatives====
In March of 2015, Indiana passed the [[Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Indiana)|Religious Freedom Restoration Act]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/31/indianas-rfra-similar-federal-rfra/70729888/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin= |title=How Indiana's RFRA differs from federal version |author=Kristine Guerra; Tim Evans |date= 2 April 2015|website= |publisher=INDYStar |accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> In response, Juengling purchased the [[domain names]] of six Republican [[Indiana State House]] representatives.<ref name=buyingdomains>{{cite news|last1=Terkel|first1=Amanda|title=Gay Rights Activist Scoops Up Domain Names Of Indiana Lawmakers Who Voted For 'Religious Freedom' Bill|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/21/indiana-religious-freedom_n_7107808.html|accessdate=26 June 2015|publisher=Huffington Post|date=Apr 21, 2015}}</ref> He linked them to the [[Human Rights Campaign]]'s Youth Statistics page.<ref name=buyingdomains/> He stated the information on the site would educate the lawmakers about a population that  "is already disadvantaged and have less accesses to family, community supports, and healthcare."<ref name=buyingdomains/> The domain names he purchased 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>

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/> 

==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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