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365 Gay News » News The daily news source for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community Iowa gay marriage foe equates gay sex with smoking risks The president of the Iowa Family Policy Center, a group that opposes marriage equality, released a statement that made gay sex appear to be a health menace. “The Iowa Legislature outlawed smoking in an effort to improve health and reduce the medical costs that are often passed on to the state,” ... Exclusive video: Olson and Boies Q&A on Prop 8 Last Wednesday, the New York Times hosted an intimate question and answer session with the lawyers currently working to overturn Proposition 8 in California, Ted Olson and David Boies. (Our earlier recap of the discussion). Even if you've read stories about the evening, Boies and Olson speak with such passion and ... Bronx teacher accused of bullying A Bronx teacher is accused of bullying children in his classroom at South Bronx Charter School. In court papers filed this week, Jared Alessandroni is accused of threatening to out a straight 9-year-old in his classroom. The boy was forced to write a note to his crush, a girl, saying he ... Judge rules for gay bar in raid case A judge ruled Thursday that three defendants in an Atlanta gay bar case are not guilty. The prosecutor decided to drop the charges against the other five defendants in the case. “Municipal Judge Crystal Gaines said city police failed to produce evidence proving that men danced naked without permits or that ...



365 Gay News » Health & Science The daily news source for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community Iowa gay marriage foe equates gay sex with smoking risks The president of the Iowa Family Policy Center, a group that opposes marriage equality, released a statement that made gay sex appear to be a health menace. “The Iowa Legislature outlawed smoking in an effort to improve health and reduce the medical costs that are often passed on to the state,” ... Washington state senate passes anti-bullying law The Washington state senate last week passed an anti-bullying law that includes protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, with a vote of 48-0, according to Equal Rights Washington. Earlier in the session, the House voted to pass the bill 97-0. Gov. Chris Gregoire vowed to sign the bill when ... Senators: Lift ban on gays donating blood (Washington) The time has come to change a policy that imposes a lifetime ban on donating blood for any man who has had gay sex since 1977, 18 senators said Thursday. "Not a single piece of scientific evidence supports the ban," said Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., who joined 16 other Democrats ... 1 in 2 LGBT youth regularly cyberbullied One out of every two LGBT youths are the victims of cyberbullying, a new Iowa State University study found. In a study of 444 junior high, high school and college age students between the ages of 11 and 22, the researchers found 54 percent reported an incident of cyberbullying within the ...

GLINN Gay News Distribution Gay news from Gay/Lesbian International News Network and GayData.Com Gay Men's HIV Cruise Retreat Announced -- Leading AIDS advocates hosting October 2010 voyage (Ft Lauderdale, March 11, 2010)-- A happy mix of gay men and their straight allies will embark on a week-long cruise this October, but the onboard activities will go far beyond the usual shuffleboard and sunbathing fare. For a sixth year, the "HIV Cruise Retreat" will also offer educational workshops and social support for its passengers living with HIV disease. AIR HOSTESS PAM ANN REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE BLACK BOX IN BRAND NEW ONE-WOMAN SHOW -- Pam Ann Premieres at Carolines on Broadway April 1 NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 9) --- Fresh from her sell-out ten-city USA tour, Pam Ann, the A-list air hostess to the stars, makes a much anticipated return to New York City for her first appearance at America’s Premier Comedy Nightclub, Carolines on Broadway. Glamorous, hilarious and outrageous, Pucci-clad Pam has toured with her and crewed private jets from Elton John. She takes passengers on an extraordinary journey from boarding to landing and she does it her way. Fasten your seatbelts, stow your designer hand luggage and prepare to be flown like you’ve never been flown before. Pam Ann: Secrets of the Black Box runs Thursday, April 1 -- Sunday, April 4 at Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City. Gay Dating: New ebook shows the art of the gay pickup -- Learn how to pick up gay men by conquering fear of rejection and learning the secret to striking up inventive conversations. March 3, 2010 Atlanta-- The first ebook to offer gay men a 21 day plan to improve their love lives debuts today. Mike Alvear is the host of HBO's The Sex Inspectors, writes a sex advice column syndicated to the gay press and published the first body language guide for gay men. Alvear got the idea for Meet The Hottie In The Corner-- The 21 Day Plan To Overcome Your Fear of Rejection, Master the Art of Icebreakers and Snag Guys You Never Thought You Could Get after noticing that the most common question he gets to his gay advice column wasn't, "Where do I buy a bed with an odometer?" but, "I'm lonely, how do I meet somebody?" Vancouver Gay Travel Marketing Company Announces Gay Friendly Vancouver - In Town Guide Launch Gayvan.com Travel Marketing has unveiled the eighth annual edition of the Gay Friendly Vancouver - In Town Guide, in both print and digital editions, as the Vancouver region welcomes the world. Vancouver, BC, February 26, 2010 -- Gayvan.com Travel Marketing has unveiled the eight annual edition of the Gay Friendly Vancouver In Town Guide, in both print and digital editions, as the Vancouver region welcomes the world.

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