More than two decades after Scott Anderson told his California congregation that he was gay and therefore must resign as its pastor, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) is preparing to welcome him back.
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Medical schools teaching little about gay health
Future doctors aren’t learning much about the unique health needs of gays and lesbians, a survey of medical school deans suggests.
Statement from Human Rights Campaign President on the Mistrial in Brandon McInerney Trial
September 1, 2011 , a California Superior Court judge confirmed that a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Brandon McInerney, who is accused of shooting his gay classmate, Lawrence King, in 2008.
Sex, Celibacy, and Priesthood: A Bishop’s Provocative Inquisition
Sex, Celibacy, and Priesthood provides gay, straight, and bi-sexual Roman Catholic priests an opportunity to speak in their own voices about their sexual activities and struggles with celibacy.
Priest’s New Book Fires Back at Church’s Intolerance
New book suggests inclusion by examining historical examples of worship of gay, lesbian martyrs.
Gaytorium Announces Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Giveaway Top Forum Poster Contest
In their effort to promote open and constructive dialogue within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community, Gaytorium.com is awarding a free Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab to one talented online forum poster.
‘Don’t say gay’: Tennessee Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality
A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.
17 May – the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Tomorrow, on 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is being marked. Every year on this day ILGA-Europe looks at progress made by European countries towards respecting human rights and ensuring full legal equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBT) by publishing Rainbow Europe Map and Index.
New Data Links Anti-Gay School Bullying with Suicide, HIV, STDs
A new study from the Family Acceptance Project links anti-gay victimization in middle and high school with a variety of health and mental health problems, including increased risks of suicide attempts and HIV/AIDS.
Gay Men More Likely to Receive Cancer Diagnoses
Gay men are nearly twice as likely to have been diagnosed with cancer compared with heterosexuals, researchers reported, but there were no differences in prevalence by sexual orientation among women.
Malaysian schoolboys sent to gay ‘cure’ camp
Malaysian authorities have sent 66 Muslim schoolboys to a gay ‘cure’ camp after school teachers identified them as being effeminate.
