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Senate passes gay hate-crimes bill
" A bill to make violence against gays and lesbians a federal crime cleared the Senate Thursday and is headed to the White House for final approval. The 68-29 vote was a... 
Verdict In: APA Rejects Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
The American Psychological Association rejects sexual orientation change efforts. In fact, "practitioners should avoid telling clients they can change from gay to straight." " There is "no evidence that sexual... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago
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Canada's first sex-ed grad school opens at U of T
The University of Toronto will offer Canada's first grad program in sexual diversity studies this fall. Up until now, Canadian universities have only offered undergraduate programs in the discipline, but U of T... 
Study reveals teen self-harm rate
As concern over self-mutilation among Britain's teenagers mounts, a new study shows that across central Scotland, 14 percent of 15 and 16 year olds have engaged in the process."A study has suggested that up to 14% of 15 and 16-year-olds across central Scotland have...
Teenage ninja causes lock-down in 5 schools
This story cracks me up. A camp counselor on his way to a costume-themed party caused a lock-down at 5 public schools in Barnegat, NJ. A local librarian called police reporting that there was a man dressed... 
"Big-Brother Effect" or Biological Error?
According to University of Toronto Ray Blanchard, considered an expert on the "big-brother effect", a man's chances of being gay will increase 33% if he has an older brother. Not quite alarming as it sounds,...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Gay marriage ban overturned in Calif.
A huge victory for the gay rights movement today. " SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay... 
At INDY, "Rookies" Get Their Day In The Sun :: The EDJE
"Mario discusses strategy with team member after the #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM Dallara has the updated wishbone parts installed. Mario and the rest of the PCM team feel upbeat about being able to get out onto the...
Record Number Of Schools Observe Day Of Silence
This year's 'day of silence,' in which high school students across teh country refrain from speaking to protest harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students, attracted a record number of...
Ancient coins unearthed in Quang Tri, Vietnam
"The central province of Quang Tri’s museum is to receive 34kg of ancient coins from a local resident in Dong Ha Town.The ancient coins were unearthed by a man in Ha Tay village while he was scavenging for...
Stop the Bullies in New York State Schools
New York State Senate, controlled by right-wing Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno (pictured), refuses to act on Senate Bill S 1925-2003, "Dignity For All Students Act" (DASA). "Add...
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Brain Dead, Another Child Dies at the Hands of School Violence
"NEW YORK, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten years after Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered because of his sexual orientation, a 15-year-old gay California student is brain dead...
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