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Researcher Retracts Study Behind ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy

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The author behind an infamous 2001 study that validated the use of ‘ex-gay’ therapy is now retracting his controversial report.

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Written by Xorje Olivares

April 12, 2012 at 7:45 am

Former Army Lt. Dan Choi to Represent Himself at Trial

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Former Army Lieutenant Dan Choi says he is now representing himself in the court case resulting from his arrest during a White House demonstration two years ago against the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.

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Gay Activist Corey Johnson Running for NYC Council

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Former OutQ host and current New York City community board chair Corey Johnson announced Friday that he is OFFICIALLY running for city council.

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Written by Xorje Olivares

April 9, 2012 at 8:45 am

NY Bill Would End Condoms as Proof of Prostitution

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An LGBT legal advocacy group is urging New York state lawmakers to approve a bill that would prohibit local police officers and prosecutors from using condom possession as evidence of prostitution.

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Written by Xorje Olivares

April 6, 2012 at 8:45 am

Study: LGBT Collegiates at Higher Risk for Alcoholism

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A new study shows that LGBT college students who either personally experience anti-gay discrimination or witness such harassment on their campuses are at an increased risk for alcoholism.

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HRC Poll: 73% Support Federal Equal Benefits Order

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A poll conducted by the nation’s largest LGBT rights group shows that voters overwhelming support an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating against workers based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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SoulForce Embarks on Fifth ‘Equality Ride’

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Gay rights activists looking to free members of the LGBT community from “religious and political oppression” are taking their message of inclusion and acceptance on the road for another cross-country ‘Equality Ride.’

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Written by Xorje Olivares

March 26, 2012 at 7:45 am

INTERVIEWS: 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in NYC

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The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation–or GLAAD–held its 23rd Annual Media Awards in New York City on Saturday, March 24th.

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Fred Karger Narrowly Beats Ron Paul in Puerto Rico Primary

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For the first time this primary season, openly-gay Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger has outperformed one of the major 2012 competitors vying for his party’s nomination.

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Written by Xorje Olivares

March 20, 2012 at 7:45 am

MN School District Settles Anti-Gay Bullying Lawsuits

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The students who sued Minnesota’s largest school district over its handling of anti-gay bullying and harassment say they’re excited to return to what’s expected to be a safer learning environment.

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