Jul

31

Enthusiasm for Marriage Among Same-sex Couples in U.S.

Filed Under Gay Marriage, Relationships, Research |

Gay Civil Union & Gay Marriage Research NewsLOS ANGELES (BUSINESS WIRE) — A new study published today by UCLA’s Williams Institute finds that same-sex couples eagerly take advantage of the ability to marry or form civil unions when presented with the opportunity. More than 85,000 couples have already signed up for legal recognition in eleven states — 40% of all same-sex couples in these states. Read more

Jul

31

Dutch Cabinet Shows Their Gay Pride

Filed Under Politics, Pride Events |

AMSTERDAM, (PRNewswire) — The Dutch Cabinet will participate in the Amsterdam Gay Pride on August 2. The boat* is an initiative of Dutch Minister Ronald Plasterk, who is the coordinating Secretary of gay policy. Read more

Jul

31

Big Brother’s Steven Daigle to Ride Bulls at Gay Rodeo

Filed Under Celebs, Gay Entertainment, Gay Events |

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) — Steven Daigle, the immensely popular gay cowboy who appeared on this season of the hit show Big Brother on CBS, will be returning to the rodeo arena at the Best Buck in the Bay — the San Francisco Bay Area’s Gay Rodeo & Festival. The rodeo will take place at the Driscoll Ranches Event Center in La Honda, California the weekend of August 16-17, 2008. Read more

Jul

31

Peace Corps Agrees To Stop Discriminating

Filed Under AIDS/HIV, Legal, Workplace Equality |

NEW YORK, NY — After pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Peace Corps has agreed that it will no longer terminate volunteers just because they have HIV. The ACLU demanded the policy change on behalf of a volunteer who was sent home from his post in the Ukraine and terminated after he tested positive for the disease. Read more

Jul

31

FL High School Gay-Straight Alliance Wins Groundbreaking Lawsuit

Filed Under Court Cases, Education, Gay Students, LGBT Youth, Legal |

LGBT Student NewsOKEECHOBEE, FL – A Florida federal court today ruled that school officials in Okeechobee, Florida must allow a gay-straight alliance (GSA) club to meet on campus. Read more

Jul

30

Applause for Massachusetts House Repeal of Restrictive 1913 Marriage Law

Filed Under Gay Marriage, Legal, Politics |

Old Laws NewsOn Tuesday, The Massachusetts Legislature repealed the 1913 anti-marriage law that barred out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying there in a 118-to-35 vote, and Governor Patrick has already announced he will sign the bill. Read more

Jul

30

‘Hidden’ Van Gogh Painting Revealed

Filed Under Arts, Research |

DELFT, NL — A new technique allows pictures which were later painted over to be revealed once more. An international research team, including members from Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) and the University of Antwerp (Belgium), has successfully applied this technique for the first time to the painting entitled Patch of Grass by Vincent van Gogh. Behind this painting is a portrait of a woman. Read more

Jul

30

Why Some Gay Partners are Tying the Knot

Filed Under Gay Marriage, Life, Relationships, Research |

Gay Civil Union & Gay Marriage Research NewsILLINOIS — Which gay and lesbian couples are more likely to legalize their relationship and hold a commitment ceremony? Those with children and strong religious beliefs, says a new University of Illinois study. Read more

Jul

30

More Lesbian Sex and Sexuality from Here! TV

Filed Under Lesbian matters, Sex, TV |

LOS ANGELES, CA — here!, America’s premium gay and lesbian television network is pleased to announce the premiere of the second season of the critically-acclaimed documentary series Lesbian Sex and Sexuality. The brand new season of Lesbian Sex and Sexuality will consist of five 30-minute episodes and will make its network debut on Friday, September 5th. Read more

Jul

30

On the Bookshelves: Between Two Women

Filed Under Books & Mags, Lesbian matters |

Between Two Women: Conversations About Love & RelationshipSan Francisco, CA, (PR.com)– Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Between Two Women: Conversations About Love & Relationship by Patricia Harrelson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The paperback in the Women - Lesbian category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Read more

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