Queer Day

Freedom To Marry: Same-sex couples stand for marriage rights

same sex marriage san francisco · California: And the debate over whether San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's actions helped or hurt the cause, a debate I personally find to be a ridiculous in that it's expertly designed to distract from the real issue. While busy defending whether he did the right thing, one is typically not debating the real issue at all. Making the Valentine's Day activism in Napa, rural Nevada County, Humboldt and Placer Counties, San Diego and all over the state all the more vital (all five links have photos). I particularly applaud Terry McClaren who stood for hours silently on the steps of San Mateo County's Government Center yesterday wearing her wedding dress.

· UK: A new Journal of Epidemiology and Community Heath report in the UK has revealed that same-sex marriage and civil partnerships are good for our health. The report says they reduce the prejudice and social exclusion that same-sex couples feel and should help to cut the high rates of depression and drug-taking, promiscuity and sexually transmitted diseases - a suspect list in my book, yet very similar ones are used by the wingnuts as cause to deny such partnerships. Interesting, eh?

· New Jersey: New Jersey could become the second state in the US to legalize gay marriage in a case presented to the State Supreme Court today. "New Jersey is a unique state nationally when it comes to this issue," said Lambda Legal lawyer David Buckel. "That became very clear with a governor's race in which candidates on both sides opposed an amendment to the state constitution that would limit marriage to a man and a woman." I have to say I'm eagerly anticipating the verdict.

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Homeless queer youth survey finds four predictable factors

San Francisco: The first significant survey undertaken specifically to assess homeless or severely poor queer youth has found that four fairly predictable factors keep them in economic crisis: a lack of affordable housing, education and accessible jobs, and drug use. (Thanks Edna Mae)

Arizona gay marriage ban amendment support declines

Arizona: A new poll reports a sharp decline over the past several months in support for a state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and deny government benefits to unmarried couples.

Poll finds gay ban military policy an embarassment

California: The Pentagon's practice of prohibiting gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces has turned out to be more of an embarassment for Americans than anything else. A new University of California poll found 24.2 percent embarrassed for the military, 17.5 percent said the policy made them proud, and 56 percent said it made no difference. (Thanks Michael)

More women identifying as bisexual in America

USA: More women, particularly those in their late teens and 20s, are experimenting with bisexuality - or at least feel more comfortable reporting same-sex encounters, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.

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Princeton homophobic university list drops Boston College

Massachusetts: The Princeton Review has taken Boston College off its "low acceptance of gay community" list in the Review's 361 Best Colleges book, a list it has been on since 2000. Boston College was number two for two years in a row.

Researcher says bisexual men aren't really

Chicago: Bisexual men aren't fully bisexual, a controversial study suggests. In the study, bisexual men reported being sexually aroused by erotic videos of both men and women. But a device attached to their genitals told another tale.

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Gender gap? Who knew?

San Francisco: The city's Channel 2 discovers that gay men and lesbians don't always understand each other's issues. That's why it's the BayInsider.

FHM survey finds most women want lesbian sex

UK: A survey of 2,000 women by FHM magazine found that more than two-thirds said they’d had or would like to have lesbian sex. Nine out of ten also said they liked doing it in the great outdoors.

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Gay rams tell researchers sexuality is biological

Oregon State University researchers have discovered that 8 percent of rams are “male-oriented” and they think it may help explain sexuality in other mammals, including us, basically that it's biological. “We’re after a basic biological understanding of how the brain works, and the neurons that drive sexual behavior,” said Professor Stormshak. The study began in 1995, when researchers at the federal Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho, noticed that some rams refused to mate with female sheep. Of these animals, some showed no interest in males or females, and a few preferred other rams. Stormshak's key goal is to find a biological test to determine ovine sexual orientation, so breeders can make informed purchases of stud rams.

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Black Gay and Lesbian Archive documents history

It's a little known fact that New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a part of the New York Public Library system, houses the Black Gay and Lesbian Archive, the largest collection of black "gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, same-gender loving, queer, questioning and in the life cultural archives." Steven Fullwood has been able to gather 30 linear feet of materials including issues of MOJA, a newspaper that published in 1978 and 1979, and works from Barbara Smith, pictured, a founder of the Kitchen Table Press, as well as the work of many others. Steven explains, "The BGLA was developed for the expressed purpose of documenting contributions to the arts and culture by black same-gender loving people.

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Bisexuality research the work of crackpot J. Michael Bailey

Remember the latest research on bisexuality? Turns out the man behind it is none other than that crackpot Dr. J. Michael Bailey. Maybe you remember his ethics violations surrounding his transexuality book "The Man Who Would Be Queen," including sexual misconduct allegations. It was Bailey who arrived at a previous research conclusion that gay men have more feminine traits than straight men and that's what makes us gay.

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1 in 5 Sydney gay men have been paid for sex

Japan: The Seventh International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific is in progress this week in Kobe, Japan. One of the key topics for discussion is the findings of a study on Sydney’s gay population, where it has been found that around one in five gay men have chosen to be paid for sex.

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Do bisexuals really exist? New research says no

Do bisexuals exist? Researchers in Chicago and Toronto are claiming otherwise. A team of psychologists directly measured genital arousal patterns among self reported bisexuals in response to images of men and women. The psychologists found that men who identified themselves as bisexual were in fact exclusively aroused by either one sex or the other, usually by other men. "Research on sexual orientation has been based almost entirely on self-reports, and this is one of the few good studies using physiological measures," said Dr. Lisa Diamond, an associate professor of psychology and gender identity at the University of Utah, who was not involved in the study. The discrepancy between what is happening in people's minds and what is going on in their bodies, she says, presents a puzzle "the field now has to crack, and it raises this question about what we mean when we talk about desire."

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Gays wanting kids could benefit from stem cell research breakthrough

Sheffield University research scientists have revealed very interesting results from their stem cell research that could have major implications for gay couples wanting kids, not to mention that even single men and transsexuals could actually produce a child all by ourselves. The research would also change the fertility facts for women, a process that would no longer fertility be ended by menopause. Stem cells are the master cells of the body, appearing when embryos are just a few days old and developing into every type of cell and tissue in the body, including sperm and eggs.

Qazi Rahman's book proves being gay is genetic

UK: The new book "Born Gay: The Psychobiology of Sexual Orientation" by University of London psychobiologist Qazi Rahman says being gay is genetically determined, compiling 15 years of study to prove it.

Transsexual genetic research lines up with personal reporting

Genetic researchers have discovered a repeating sequence of genes among transsexuals that affects the sexual development of the brain. And while it has long been postulated that it is a "hormonal flush" of the brain - or lack thereof - before birth that could cause the development of transsexuals, guess what? The genes in question appear to be responsible for just that. The new study, even though it has its flaws, may prove to be one of the more dominant theories about the cause of transsexuality. Gwen Smith, pictured, calls the research encouraging "proof" of what people have been saying all along, that transsexualism is more of a physical, genetic variance, rather than a mental health issue.

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Gender bender chemicals blamed for feminizing baby boys

"Gender-bending" chemicals that mimick the female hormone oestrogen are being found to be responsible for the feminization of baby boys. Phthalates, which make plastics more pliable, are found in many cosmetics, toys, baby-feeding bottles and paints and can leak into water and food. Studies are showing they blunt the influence of testosterone. Interesting, as are the reactions. "This research highlights the need for tougher controls of gender-bending chemicals," says WWF UK toxic advisor Gwynne Lyons, otherwise "wildlife and baby boys will be the losers." Ain't it strange when your queer sensibilities wind up battling with your environmentalism? Here's a related story.

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PFLAG to take on Dobson over gay love in Seattle

A Seattle area church is hosting Dobson's national "Love Won Out" conference next month that claims gayness is preventable. Redneck looking host Glenn Reph, pictured, said, "It's not negative. It's not gay bashing," adding that letting children "choose" homosexuality "would be like letting them choose murder or adultery." The good news is PFLAG is organizing a counter conference called "Love Welcomes All." University of Washington professor Doug Haldeman will speak, who said, "There is no evidence to suggest that people can successfully change their homosexual orientation. There is, however, considerable evidence to suggest that many people are harmed psychologically in the attempt to (do so)."

Australian queer young people survey shows violence, greater happiness

Australia: An Australian Research Centre in Sex Health and Society survey of 1750 queer young people revealed high levels of verbal and physical abuse, but also greater happiness in being gay than six years ago.

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Gay brains respond differently to pheromones

New research from Sweden's National Academy of Sciences shows the brains of gay men respond more like those of women when reacting to pheromones. The findings, published in tomorrow's issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describe research led by Ivanka Savic that exposed straight men and women and gay men to pheromones, molecules known to trigger responses such as defense and sex in many animals. When sniffing a chemical from testosterone, the male hormone, portions of the brains involved in sexual activity were activated in gay men and straight women, but not in straight men.

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New Jersey voters favor allowing gay marriage

New Jersey: A new poll in New Jersey shows 55 percent of New Jersey voters favor allowing same-sex couples to marry, with only 40 percent opposed.

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New Jersey voters still love McGreevey, who is loving up a Newsom aide?

Five months after Governor James McGreevey came out and resigned, a new public opinion poll shows that 49 percent of New Jerseyans would consider voting for him in a future election. The Zogby International poll revealed only 6% said they would never vote for him because he is gay. And he is. "Spies are tittering that the out-of-the-closet pol has been getting friendly with an openly gay aide to hunky, straight-but-not-narrow San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom."

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Lactobacillus bacteria may protect against HIV

Lactobacillus bacteria that appear to target and trap HIV may be the key to preventing future infections. Researcher Lin Tao of the University of Illinois at Chicago presented the findings at the 2005 American Society for Microbiology - Beneficial Microbes Conference. "I believe every life form has its natural enemy, and HIV should not be the exception," said Tao. Lactobacillus strains, commonly found colonizing the oral and vaginal cavities of humans, do not cause disease and they feed on the sugar mannose coating of the virus.

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Norwegian majority favors gay marriage

Norway: In a new poll, six out of ten Norwegians gave a thumbs up to gay marriage, with women being far more positive overall then men. The new Visendi survey was completed for the newspaper Dagsavisen.

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HIV up among gay men in Germany

Germany: The overall number of new HIV/AIDS infections in Germany leveled off in 2004, but rose six percent among gay men due to a decrease in condom use, says a new report.

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Ghana pretends it has no gay population

Ghana: The government has dismissed a report that found that 8 percent of the men who socialize in the city of Koforidua are gay.

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Examining transvestism in literature

UK: Nina Baglin looks at new research into the phenomenon of transvestism in literature and the reasons behind cross-gender writing. "The history of such writing goes back many years: it is found in ancient Greek and in medieval Italian literature," Dr. Rosella Riccobono explains.

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New Mexico gay men not getting HIV tests

New Mexico: A state Health Department study has found gay men in New Mexico are not getting HIV tests, meaning many are finding out they have the virus when they become very ill. Sixty-three percent of those diagnosed with AIDS last year were unaware they were positive. Two died in emergency rooms.

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Gay TV characters reduce homophobia, study finds

Minnesota: University of Minnesota researchers have found that watching TV shows with gay characters reduces homophobia. Researchers measured feelings toward gay men before and after college students watched episodes of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Will & Grace" and "Six Feet Under."

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Openly gay athletes supported by 86% of Americans

An NBC/USA Today poll found that 86 percent of Americans have no problem with an openly gay man participating in sports, with only 25% thinking it would hurt the team(Full survey results here, Thanks Terry). When Esera Tuaolo, pictured, came out after his NFL career ended, Sterling Sharpe said his former teammate was smart to hide his sexuality because his teammates might have injured him deliberately. But Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. said, "Wouldn't bother me at all. If you can play, you can play." IndyStar.com

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Connecticut study looks at economic advantages of same-sex marriage

Connecticut: A new study in Connecticut looks at the economic advantages of same-sex marriage. It appears that gay and lesbians couples are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.

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Young boys use homophobic and misogynistic bullying interchangeably, study finds

Wales: A study of Welsh boys finds that children as young as nine use homophobic and misogynistic bullying to establish their masculinity, reinforcing the connection between the two. Activists want intervention in elementary schools.

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Gay persecution by Nazis documented

USA: If your visit to a Holocaust museum left you wanting more about gay victims, watch for a touring exhibit called "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945," currently in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Chilling stuff.

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Dutch gay divorce rate equals that of heterosexuals

Netherlands: Gay Dutch couples appear to divorce at a rate of about one percent a year - the same rate as heterosexual married couples, according to government data.

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Gay, lesbian, bisexual web surfers read more blogs

World: A Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs Communications survey reveals gay, lesbian and bisexual read blogs more often than straight people with 27% frequently or occasionally seeking out blogs versus only 18% for heterosexuals.

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Washington Times claims gay marriage opposition is at all-time high

USA: The Washington Times claims opposition against same-sex marriage is at an all-time high, using a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll, that samples only 443 adults, to make their case. 68% of the minimal sample were opposed. Just more of what we expect from the Washington Times.

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1 in 3 gay and lesbian couples in Kansas are parents

Kansas: A report by the Urban Institute suggests that 1 in 3 gays and lesbian couples in Kansas are parents. The state ranked eighth nationally in the percentage of same-sex couples who have a child under age 18 in the household.

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Virginia Governor signs health coverage measure

Virginia: Virginia's Governor Warner signed a legislative measure that allows insurers and businesses to extend health-insurance coverage to gay and lesbian couples. With the governor's signature, the legislation becomes law July 1.

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Hillary Clinton can expect more homophobic attacks if she runs for president, report says

A new report from the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) suggests that Senator Hillary Clinton can expect a fresh onslaught of sexuality- and gender-based attacks if she runs for president in 2008. The commission's report, "Written Out: How Sexuality is Used to Attack Women's Organizing," says that Clinton "continues to be baited as a public leader both because she is seen as strong, smart and opinionated, and therefore 'not a good traditional woman,' and also because of the controversy surrounding her husband's sexual 'transgressions.'"

Village Voice

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Dairy cows are secretly gay nymphomaniacs

cow Scientists have discovered that dairy cow herds can be intensely sexual. "Cows look calm, but really they are gay nymphomaniacs," John Webster said. The professor of animal husbandry at Bristol also claims that cows have a secret mental life in which they bear grudges, nurture friendships and become excited over intellectual challenges. They also struggle with fear, pain and anxiety, but can be incredibly happy when farmers provide the right conditions. (Thanks Tyler)

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Research casts further doubt on newborn sex-assignment surgeries

Gender, often said to depend solely upon anatomy or hormones, may depend also on hard-wired genetics, according to new research that could help doctors and lawyers better understand the one in 4,000 babies born with both male and female traits. "The biology of gender is far more complicated than XX or XY chromosomes and may rely more on the brain's very early development than we ever imagined," researcher Eric Vilain, M.D., reported. "Surgical sex assignment of newborns with no capacity to consent should never be performed for cosmetic reasons, in my opinion," said Vilain.

Science Daily

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juneau prom USA: Southeast Alaska Gay and Lesbian Alliance's first winter prom was held this weekend at the Silverbow Inn and Bakery. "We chose this week because this is a week of glamor - the fashion week in New York and the Oscars," said Vini Lata. "In a small town like Juneau, people need an outlet to find people like themselves, let down their guards and have fun."

Pentecostal preachers who happen to be gay gather to talk about the challenges they face in reaching out to sometimes deeply closeted Pentecostal gays.

In New York, lesbians Louise M. Bizzari and Barbara A. Hackett are suing the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center, saying Bizzari was banned from the facility over her sexual orientation. The center says she was banned over bad behavior, on which they declined to elaborate.

In California, builder Gary Grossman has set up an $80,000 scholarship fund for disenfranchised GLBT kids. He was fortunate to have his parents' acceptance when he came out, and wants to help kids who aren't so lucky.

Virginia's proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage easily won final approval on Saturday by both chambers of the General Assembly. The measure would have to be approved again by the Legislature next year and ratified by voters in the 2006 general election before it would become part of the Virginia Constitution.

California is considering adding sexual orientation to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, a pledge by which a candidate promises not to use or permit any appeal to negative prejudice based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical health status or age.

A study released today by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute reveals that 82% of Asian Pacific American LGBT people surveyed had experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation, and the same percentage had experienced discrimination based on their race or ethnicity. Alain Dang says, "The queer movement must combat racism and the Asian Pacific American community must combat homophobia to create truly inclusive movements for social change."

Remember the suicide workshop that a federal health agency nixed the words "gay," "lesbian," "bisexual" and "transgender" from? They're being restored to the title after the agency was flooded with hundreds of e-mailed protests from Oregon mental-health advocates.

Debate will continue at the South Carolina Statehouse this week on a proposal to change the state constitution to redundantly ban same-sex marriages - something state law already does. The House is likely to approve the amendment on Wednesday.

Police in Nashua, New Hampshire, are learning how to better understand the gay and lesbian community and the difficulties faced by gay and lesbian officers. Members of the Gay Officers Action League held a training session requested by Chief David Dubois who saw the presentation at a national conference and thought it would help his officers, one of whom is openly gay.

Canada: In New Brunswick a group is helping gay youth identify safe places to go for help or support by placing an "Ally Card" in the windows of supportive businesses willing to identify themselves as a safe haven.

Senegal: Tears trickle down Serigne's scarred face as he recounts what it's like to be gay in his Muslim west African homeland of Senegal. He rubs his throat, still sore from the choke-hold of an attack. "Being a homosexual here means being marginalized ... It's double to be gay and sick with HIV - that's another thing," said Serigne, who isn't infected. Cultural taboos are threatening Senegal's HIV prevention efforts.

Singapore: Here's something from Singapore we don't quite get While they're saying that Singapore has a long way to go to be open and inclusive, bar top dancing and bungee jumping were introduced to allow opportunities for creative expression and get Singaporeans used to risk taking. Singapore recently banned a gay party called Snowball. Gay groups decried the recent decision by authorities to ban Snowball, because it "went against the moral values of a large majority of Singaporeans."

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Gay men read maps like women

A UK research study has revealed that gay men use the same strategies for navigating as women do - using landmarks to find their way around. But gay men also use the strategies typically used by straight men too, such as using compass directions and distances. In contrast, lesbians read maps just like straight women according to the study of 80 heterosexual and gay men and women. "Gay men adopt male and female strategies. Therefore their brains are a sexual mosaic," explains psychobiologist Qazi Rahman. "It's not simply that lesbians have men's brains and gay men have women's brains."
New Scientist

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell costs U.S. $200M over 10 years

The U.S. military has spent more than $200 million of your dollars to recruit and train personnel to replace troops discharged for being openly gay in the last decade, a new congressional study has found. The review by the Government Accountability Office, an investigative arm of Congress, was requested by more than 20 lawmakers who were concerned about the costs of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy instituted in the Clinton administration, particularly for service members with "critical occupations" and "important foreign language skills."
The Day

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USA: While the battle for a Arizona state constitutional amendment continues, State Representative Kyrsten Sinema has proposed a measure to give same-sex couples more legal rights. The bill that would create a domestic partners registry would also ensure legal protections concerning property ownership, health care, inheritance and parenting.

Speaking of property ownership: In California, Napa County Supervisors turned down an appeal by a lesbian contesting the assessed value of her home which is being reappraised as a result of her break-up. "If Josie and Carol had been Josie and Charles, there would be no reappraisal, and the inter-spousal exclusion would not be affected," said County Assessor John Tuteur.

Students at the University of New Hampshire are taking a stand against a Red Cross policy that bans gay men from donating blood. The student senate adopted a resolution condemning the policy and they want the federal Food and Drug Administration, whose rules affect the Red Cross, to change its policy on blood donation.

Gretchen Hamm, founder and owner of TwoBrides.com & TwoGrooms.com, has announced that her online boutiques will become the official shopping sites for GayWeddings.com. Hamm founded the sites when she couldn't find items she wanted for her daughter's same-sex wedding.

Canada: Little Sisters bookstore, which has been fighting Canadian Customs censorship for years, may be in trouble. The government has withdrawn public funding for its appeal of the latest ruling.

UK: While police in the London suburb of Enright praise their GLBT outreach, one gay resident says he fears for his life from local toughs. Tony Eavis says police have mostly ignored his requests for help. Police say they're working on it.

Anglican leaders worldwide should put their differences on gay issues aside for the sake of the church, says Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.
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Gay penguins won't go straight, activists protest zoo plan

We told you about a German zoo's plans to tempt its gay penguins to go straight by importing more females. Guess what? The plan has been declared a failure. The female penguins were flown in especially for the purpose of seduction from Sweden, because after all - Swedish penguins are known for being hot, but the effort to encourage the Humboldt penguins at the Bremerhaven Zoo to reproduce went nowhere. The six gay penguins showed no interest in their new female companions and remained faithful to each other. Zoo Director Heike Kueck said, "The relationships were apparently too strong." The zoo has said that it will try again in Spring 2006, because the penguins are an endangered species and need to be encouraged to breed. "All sorts of gay and lesbian associations have been e-mailing and calling in to protest," said a spokesman for the zoo. "Nobody here is trying to break-up same sex pairs by force."
Gay Penguins Remain Gay

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German zoo hopes to set gay penguins straight

We wish we were making this up, but a German zoo has imported four Swedish female penguins to tempt its gay penguins into heterosexuality. It's all for a good cause of course - more penguins. Turns out that although zookeepers had seen the penguins coupling and mating for years, three of the five couples were boy-boy. In case the Swedish penguin team doesn't tempt the German boys, zookeepers are bringing in a couple of extra males to amuse the ladies.
Ananova

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Genome analysis reveals chromosome regions make you gay

The locations of genes influencing male sexual orientation have been identified in a genome analysis of men in families with multiple gay brothers. The research confirms the biological origins of homosexuality while underscoring that there is no single "gay gene" as some have tried to tell us. "Sexual orientation is a complex trait, so it's not surprising that we found several DNA regions involved in its expression," says researcher Brian Mustanski of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Working with colleagues at the National Institutes of Health, Mustanski analyzed the genome of 456 men from 146 families with two or more gay brothers. Unlike earlier studies focusing just on the X chromosome, this study looked at the X as well as all 22 pairs of non-sex chromosomes. The researchers found identical strings of DNA on chromosomes 7, 8 and 10 that were shared by 60% of gay brothers in the study.

Better Humans

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Does the Air Force want to make people gay?

A German anti-chemical weapon group called the Sunshine Project claims to have received US Air Force documents that reveal suggestions for research into non-lethal weapons, one of which would “[a]ffect human behavior so that discipline and morale in enemy units is adversely [a]ffected. One distasteful but completely non-lethal example would be strong aphrodisiacs, especially if the chemical also caused homosexual behavior.” While we can’t vouch for the authenticity of the documents— we’re not CBS, after all— we would like to know when this 'horny bomb' would be available for civilian use.
Sunshine Project (via Memory Blog), Document .pdf

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February 15, 2006

Freedom To Marry: Same-sex couples stand for marriage rights

January 10, 2006

Homeless queer youth survey finds four predictable factors

September 29, 2005

Arizona gay marriage ban amendment support declines

September 19, 2005

Poll finds gay ban military policy an embarassment

September 16, 2005

More women identifying as bisexual in America

September 12, 2005

Princeton homophobic university list drops Boston College

August 30, 2005

Researcher says bisexual men aren't really

August 29, 2005

Gender gap? Who knew?

August 22, 2005

FHM survey finds most women want lesbian sex

August 16, 2005

Gay rams tell researchers sexuality is biological

August 10, 2005

Black Gay and Lesbian Archive documents history

July 7, 2005

Bisexuality research the work of crackpot J. Michael Bailey

July 6, 2005

1 in 5 Sydney gay men have been paid for sex

July 5, 2005

Do bisexuals really exist? New research says no

June 20, 2005

Gays wanting kids could benefit from stem cell research breakthrough

June 17, 2005

Qazi Rahman's book proves being gay is genetic

June 9, 2005

Transsexual genetic research lines up with personal reporting

May 31, 2005

Gender bender chemicals blamed for feminizing baby boys

May 25, 2005

PFLAG to take on Dobson over gay love in Seattle

May 24, 2005

Australian queer young people survey shows violence, greater happiness

May 9, 2005

Gay brains respond differently to pheromones

May 5, 2005

New Jersey voters favor allowing gay marriage

May 4, 2005

New Jersey voters still love McGreevey, who is loving up a Newsom aide?

April 28, 2005

Lactobacillus bacteria may protect against HIV

April 21, 2005

Norwegian majority favors gay marriage

HIV up among gay men in Germany

April 19, 2005

Ghana pretends it has no gay population

Examining transvestism in literature

April 18, 2005

New Mexico gay men not getting HIV tests

April 15, 2005

Gay TV characters reduce homophobia, study finds

April 13, 2005

Openly gay athletes supported by 86% of Americans

April 12, 2005

Connecticut study looks at economic advantages of same-sex marriage

April 11, 2005

Young boys use homophobic and misogynistic bullying interchangeably, study finds

Gay persecution by Nazis documented

April 5, 2005

Dutch gay divorce rate equals that of heterosexuals

Gay, lesbian, bisexual web surfers read more blogs

April 4, 2005

Washington Times claims gay marriage opposition is at all-time high

1 in 3 gay and lesbian couples in Kansas are parents

March 28, 2005

Virginia Governor signs health coverage measure

March 10, 2005

Hillary Clinton can expect more homophobic attacks if she runs for president, report says

February 28, 2005

Dairy cows are secretly gay nymphomaniacs

Research casts further doubt on newborn sex-assignment surgeries

The Roundup

February 25, 2005