Monday, February 2, 2009

LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)


BuzzFlash

Donors pumped $83M to Calif. gay marriage campaign
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
Gay marriage backers have asked the California Supreme Court to overturn it. The new disclosure forms reveal that the state Democratic party and Democratic ...
The gay marriage ban aftershocks OhMyGov!
Money Hungry Anti-Gay Activists Fight Accountability, Transparency ... BuzzFlash
Propt;Prop 8 Supporters To Be Identified KTVU.com
ChicagoPride.com - New York Times
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BBC Ukrainian.com

Iceland's PM marks gay milestone
BBC News, UK - Feb 1, 2009
The 66-year-old's appointment as an interim leader, until elections in May, is seen by many as a milestone for the gay and lesbian movement. ...
Openly gay leader is new Iceland PM Woonsocket Call
First gay premier takes helm in Iceland CNN International
Iceland's new PM praised by gay-rights activists Calgary Herald
Huffington Post - ShortNews.com
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Washington Post

Mayo scores 33 as Memphis ends losing streak
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
Rudy Gay scored 23 and Marc Gasol added 22 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, which ended a 12-game losing streak â€" the team's longest since dropping 13 in ...
Hold the Mayo: Rookie leads Grizz past Wiz Sports Network
Grizzlies-Wizards Preview USA Today
Grizzlies snap long slide against lowly Wizards HoopsWorld
Washington Post - Washington Post Blogs
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Five Anti-LGBT Politicians Looking Toward 2010
Change.org, CA - 20 minutes ago
With eyes already looking toward the '10 midterm elections, we've noticed several anti-LGBT politicians itching to join Washington's elite club. ...

Bisexuality: The middle-child of the LGBT movement
Chicago Flame Online (subscription), IL - 18 hours ago
I understand that the media is unfair to all of the LGBT issues, but the group that arguably has been most misrepresented is bisexuals. ...

LGBT activists rally for equality
OSU - The Lantern, OH - Feb 1, 2009
Cameron Tolle of Join the Impact also spoke of the need to protect LGBT rights. "We are here to let people know that we deserve protection. ...

Indiana Daily Student

Festival celebrates GLBT community
Indiana Daily Student - 23 hours ago
A member of the Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls holds a flag outside the Buskirk-Chumley Theater during the PRIDE Film Festival on Saturday evening. ...

Cape Ann PFLAG to meet in Essex Feb. 3
Cape Ann Beacon, MA - 6 hours ago
We invite parents and family members of GLBT as well as GLBT people to join us for an evening of conversation, sharing, support and connection.
The following was released today by Parents, Families and Friends ... PR-USA.net (press release)
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SGA election Feb. 9
SCSU University Chronicle, MN - 12 hours ago
The finance hearings were for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Services and the SCSU cricket team, who were at the meeting to ask SGA for funds. ...
Nature’s Choice is a compilation and review of many research studies about the characteristics of sexual orientation in conjunction with hormonal and physical interactions during pregnancy and early life. The author includes studies of the neurohormonal theory of sexual orientation, the possibility of heritability, anomalies in the gene structures and their ability to react to hormones, and the effects of alcohol and drug use during pregnancy. Thorough and very well written, this is a must book for anyone concerned with the cause of sexual orientation â€" whether heterosexual or homosexual.

Dr. Weill makes this subject understandable by including definitions, explanations of theory, and science and the scientific method. She covers anatomy, genetics, body measurements, sensory systems, birth order effects, and maternal behaviors â€" all of which have been studied recently in relation to sexual orientation. While there is no definitive proof of the cause of sexual orientation, the sheer number of correlations between testosterone and sexual orientation appears to confirm the neurohormonal theory as a major influence. Meanwhile, the most consistent apparent influence on male sexual orientation is birth order, where there is an increasing probability of a gay male within a family as the number of male children increases.

No data are reviewed concerning determination of sexual orientation due to postnatal social environment. Science requires data, complete with peer review and replication of studies and their results. There is no credible scientific data showing postnatal parental, sibling, or societal influence as influencing sexual orientation.

- Dave Parker

Straight for Equality and PFLAG National request the pleasure of your company at the first annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Reception: 7:00 PM
Dinner, Awards, Auction and Dancing: 7:30 PM

(Formal or Business Attire)

At the New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York City

Tickets: $500 individual / $5,000 full table (10 seats)

Straight for Equality, launched in October 2007, is a national outreach and education project created by PFLAG National to empower allies in supporting and advocating for LGBT people.

The project invites, educates, and engages straight allies to move equality forward.

Our 2009 honorees are Dr. Maya Angelou, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Arts & Humanities Award; Sigourney Weaver, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Entertainment Award; Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Education Award; and IBM, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Business Award.

Join Gala Chair Ted Childs, our emcee, CNN's Soledad O'Brien and auctioneer Judy Reyes in New York City!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

Metro Weekly has snapshots in today's issue from PFLAG's D.C. reception with actor Scott Bailey from Prayers for Bobby.

Check our MW's online gallery of photos, here.
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