Police Raid Gay Bar on the Eve of Gay Day July 4, 2001: Baguio City Police decided they would end Gay Pride Month in a way to be remembered. They raided the Coco Banana, a new Gay Bar in the city. Police said the raid was in response to a tip that lewd shows were being performed. Although they did not witness the show, but, still arrested twenty-three dancers. They were dancing permitless or dancing without permits. Article inq7.net |
Belgrade Gay-Rights Marchers Attacked Beat: July 1, 2001 Gay-Rights Supporters gathered to march, bands of Serbian-national thugs encircled the marchers and then savagely attacked them. Beat the gay-rights marchers with clubs, kicking them and police they tried to stop the brutal attack. Attempting to prevent, what is thought the first ever gay rights march, was what one of the attackers told local B-92 radio,"We are here to pervent immorality in Serbia" and "Serbia is not a Gay Country".With dozens injured and including six police officers. Police fired shots in air to disperse the crowd. No deaths reported from the attack. By Toronto Star. BBC brief article with half dozen photos of the melee. Please, Be Warned they are very graphic photos of the victims during and after the attack ended. Article and Photo Credit to BBC News. |
Gay Pride Celebrated Around the World July 2nd., 2001: Take a look at how Gay Pride was celebrated in a few of the other countries around the world. "What's Up" with Mexico, Yugoslavia, Venezuela and India's celebrations for Gay Pride. Gay Prides Celebrated World Wide June 24, 2001: Some of the events taking place in cities all celebrating Gay Pride. Article by Toronto Star. Marriage Celebration Kicks off New York Gay Pride Parade. Three dozen gay couples celebrated their same-sex partnerships to kick off New York City 32nd Annual Gay Pride Parade. Article by USA Today. Paris and Berlin Gay Mayors the Heart of Gay Pride Festivities June 23, 2001: The gay pride celebration's in Paris and Berlin had two very special revelers joining in. The openly gay Mayors of both the cities were gay participents. Article by Associated Press. |
National Education Asso.~NEA Drop Homosexuality Resolution June 4, 2001: Deciding to drop the Resolution after a recommendation by the Gay & Lesbian Caucus.Instead they will form a task force to better explore the issue in a holistic reasoned way. About 600 Protesters claimed the resolution promotes homosexuality. NEA President Bob Chase had denounced the protest as demagoguery that ignores needs of homosexual children. USA Today. |
Congressmen Demand Details on Bush Charity Deals, Bush Aide at the Heart of Brokering Deal is Center of Attention. July 14, 2001: The backroom deal makers are top of Congressmens list to get details $ 4 Discrimination Deal Bush was about to make. He denys it all, but, turth is coming out. Check these two articles. By 365Gay.com. Memo Leaked So the Bush Deal On Yesterday and is Off Today. July 11, 2001: It was reported that Bush made a deal to allow federally funded American Relgious Groups, discriminate against Gays~Lesbians.Spokeperson for Pres. Bush denied Washington Post report he cut a deal. But, it appeared in every new service. Now public, deny the deal, but, they did not deny the claims they were still discussing ways groups, ie:Salvation Army, can continue to discriminate, and still receive millions of dolars in federal aid. No deal to discrininate, and the Salvation Army's request was rejected, to protect their anti-gay hiring policy. |
Reachers at U. of W. Are At The Brink of HIV Vaccine. May 24, 2001: Seattle, WA The University of Washingtonon brink of a HIV vaccine. The U.W. researchers are in final stages of testing gp-120 vaccine , as it isknown, have great hope it may be approved and marketable by this time next year. Due to the resurgence of unsafe sex, the HIV infection rate climbing once again, they're working quickley to get vaccine on the market. Article U-Wire Online. |
Interview: Joycelyn Elders The former Surgeon General sheds light on Gay Health. Article Gay Health Online |
A new study on Gays becoming straight is getting a lot of press. So, here are a few of the articles on it. May 9, 2001: Controversial study on Gays is yeilding conflicting conclusions. Gays can become straight disputed study says. The most recent issue of American Sociologial Review published the results of a study that concluded, "Gay Parent's Kids are Different". Gay Health News, And the survey says, "Most Parents Accept Gays and Lesbians". Do our chilkdren know the danger of the net? Better read these two artiles and get information on Net Safety. Because they need to know about NAMBLA, The Nation Man Boy Love Association. One of the dangers for young boys on the net. Not Tonight, I'm Gay. What does a wife do when after 30 years she discovers her husband is gay? Write a book to help others in the same situation. |
Scouts Honor~Opposing the Scouts Anti-Gay Policy June 19, 2001: Scouts Honor to appear on PBS's"POV". Religious Rights efforts to block broadcast fails. Co-Founder Scouting for All, Steven Cozza. June 7, 2001: Steven Cozza was only 12 when he co-founded Scouting for All, upon learning his then- beloved BS of A discriminated ofgay members and leadership positions. Steven is a remarkable young man, his story is told in Tom Shepard's Sundance award-winning documentary, titled "Scouts Honor". Which will have it's broadcas premiere, June 19th.on most PBS stations, the season opener for the "POV" series. This article includes an interview with Steven. Article by Bay Windows. |
Senate Votes 51-49 Approves the Boy Scouts Equal Access. June 14, 2001: Hardly unexpected, but, certainly very unpleasant news never the less. The TBC News Release and article on the the events and vote. Article by Iwon.com News. The vote was basicly along party line. This is the Senator's Roll Call Vote and I prepared this Senator's Party Crossover Vote List. Text of House Debate on The BSA Equal Access Act The short debate, and letter signed by 22 organizations opposed to passage of this act. Approved by Unrecorded voice vote. [Read Text]. Debate on Scouts Continues. May 27, 2001: Debate over Boy Scout's policy toward Gays shows no signs of letting up. What they lost, gained or will be effected public opinion. Nando Times. GLBT Take Hits From Legislature. May 25, 2001: House approves the Hilleary Boy Scout Amendment by unrecorded voice vote. Willing to approve special protection for a religious controled organization for a situation that doesn't exist. Now it's in the hands of the Senate. Will they holdan unrecorded voice vote to? Or will they have the guts to go on the record? |
How will Pro-Gay bills Fare with the recent Senate shift. June 8, 2001: With shift from Republican to Democratic in Senate. Will change effect passage of two key pro-gay bills, most say still remains uncertain. Article NewYork Blade News. May 25, 2001: GOP Takes Big Hit, Defecter Says Bye GOP, Hello Independent, A Move That Rocks House Senate. Video Clips Sen. J. Jefford's announcement. Also, Daschle and Lott trying to spin decsion no big problem. Major problem, 50~49~1 now. Listen as the Dem's cheer Thank You on clip. AlsoTwo Washinton Post Articles with more details. Article 1, Might Quit GOP and Article 2. Does Quits. Sen. James Jerrords [View Clip] Sen. Tom Daschle [View Clip] Sen. Trent Lott [ViewClip] Use Browser Back Button to Return. Republican Right Rips Jeffords, includes quotes in article from the WashingtonPost. Learn more about Jeffords in this article from home state Rutland Hearald News Online. NGLTF media press release on expectations for GLBT by Jeffords switching parties. |
Vermont: VT House to Repeal Civil Unions May 24, 2001: Speaker breaks 69-69 Vote advances a proposal that will replace Civil Unions which offers Marriage Benefits to same-sex couples, but others who can't legally marry. Critic's say demeans gay and lesbians relationships. May 18, 2001: VT Governor Dean Slams the Republicans for their dogging the Civil Union Law by continuing again and again to repeal the Law. May 18, 2001: Kentuckey: High school girl essay that honors VT Governor's support of gay and lesbians rights, saying this was a courageous political act.. Her essay won first place out of 1200 essay's, she will receive The John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Eassy award, |
California: Gay Equality AB 25 Passes 43~29 inAssembly, Heads to Senate. June 7, 2001: Sacramento, California; Legislation would grant about a dozen rights only available to married couples, same-sex partners. The assembly's approval sends it to the Senate, where very heated debate is expected.Article by The Gay Financial Network. |
Louisiana: May 9, 2001: Baton Rouge; The panel who will decide whether any of three bills,would prohibit employment discrimination, make it to the full Senate for debate. As it looks now, the key vote will be made by Sen. Ken Hollis. It's reported the vote stands at 2 against and 2 in favor of the bills. Decision any moment. May 10, 2001: After an emotional speech by Sen. Ken Hollis, about how he learned his son. He spoke of the lessons he had learned from his son and his son's friends.The panel voted 3~2 Sen. Hollis cast the key vote to let the Senate debate prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. The commttee room was packed when Sen. Hollis spoke of his son fears of being found out to be gay. He also spoke of two of his sons friends, one had been beaten up by his father, the other thrown out of the house. Spoke of experiences his son endured. Of the fears Mike had about treatment he would receive if others discovered his secert, his employer his greatest concern. He cast the key vote that sent the bill Senate for debate. and vote. However, his plea fell on deaf ears, vote 21~14, the bill was defeated. |
May 11th. 2001: Roanoke Virginia; The Backstreet Cafe Butcher Ronald Gay has Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder and to Malicious Wounding, He killed Danny Lee Overstreet, and the wounding of six other patrons. The Roanoke 7, press release, in responce to Gay's guilty plea. Roanoke Times article on guilty plea, could receive a 95 years in prison. This is the only decent thing to come out of this horrific hate crime. Perhaps now their healing may really start. It is a Godsend the trail will not take place. We have to believe all the prayes for the victims and their families, were answered. With God 's grace Victims and their Families may feel some closure, and start to feel less pain with time. Articles from online news services, Toronto Star ,Canada, News.Com.Au. Australia [www.thestar.com] [www.news.com.au]. Danny Lee Overstreet was the first shot and died at scene. TBC's Tribute to Danny. Be sure to visit Roanoke7's web site, for more on Danny, and the other victims and much more. |
Gays Can Go Straight Study Says. May 10, 2001: Study released stating Gays can go straight. It received a lot of press. Mostly in disagrement. Here are a few of the articles on the study. .......... |
GLBT International News: Berlin Berlin Elects Openly Gay Mayor June 17, 2001 Berlin elects it's first-ever Gay Mayor. Known as one of the Worlds Gay Capital, this puts them in the lead for sure.Article by ABCNews.com. . June 14, 2001: The Gay Berlin Mayor Debate goes on, and on and on. Article by Eltronic Telegraph. June11, 2001: Germany's first openly gay candidate for a top political post is tipped to become Berlin's Interim Mayor. Klaus Wowereit was unanimously nominated as the SPD party candidate for mayor. Article by The Gay Financial Network. Brazil: May 12, 2001: Same-Sex Unions may be in sight, however, still face the daily grim reality of Gay life in Brazl. May 11, 2001: Brazil clergy comig out against same-sex unions. Germany: May 3, 2001: Gay Activists are calling on the German Government t recognize the thousands of Gay Victims of the Nazi Regmine. They want a monument built in the heart of Berlin. India: May 13, 2001: India's Gay's have found a great new way to unite, the cyber way. May 12, 2001: A Bollywood [As in India's Hollywood] Film on Gay Lovers to create ripples in this country where Romania: Romania Decriminalizes Gay Sex. June 22, 2001: Gay groups praise the Romanian Government for passing a bill to decriminalize gay sex acts. The administration seeks to pass this measure to improve laws which will enhance its chances of joining the European Union. Article by The Gay Financiak Network. April 27, 2001: Romanian Rights Group fights against discrimination and want Homosexuality Decriminalized. United Kingdom, UK: New Battle Gay Couples Rights in UK. June 17, 2001: Gay Rights Campaigners will throw down the gauntlet to Labour, with major campaign for legal recognition of Same- Sex Partnerships. Article by Guardian Unlimited. April 28, 2001: Gay Couples recognition fraught with pain. As State Parliament debates laws for greater same-sex |
GLBT News Archives: March 2001: March 3: ACLU takes Government to court to challange forcing public libraries to censor the internet. Method to be used will automatically block gay and lesbian web sites. April 2001: Dr [?] Laura News April 26: Dr [?] Laura brags of radio shows15% boast. Some doubt claims, their not buying what she's selling. Gay Bashing Issue April 20: Gays across the country tackle a loaded issue. Gay Bashers best not mess with them. May 2001: May 10: Planet Out Partners receive 8.2 Million in funding from AOL/Time Warner and Intl. Data Group. Gay.com is partner of PlanetOut. Ebay to ban items for sale on it's site that are related to Hate and Murder. ACLU New Gay Executive Director Named. May 10: New ACLU new director Anthony Romero, is proud gay and latino man. He was the unanimous choice to head preeminent civil rights group. May 5: Gay man tapped for top ACLU job. . .. |
GLBT State Rights News: Alaska: April 18, 2001: ACLU argues for Domestic Partners Benefits before Alaska Supreme Court. Arizona: May 9, 2001: Who can have sex with who law repealed, Sodomy Law. Gonernor Repeals Archaic Sex Law. Governor's letter on reason for signing repeal. Battle over sex law may not be over. Opponents seek to put repeal sex law to voters. Georgia: April 27, 2001: Lesbian Couple request Georgia to validate Civil Union obtained from Vermont. Hawaii. June 19, 2001: Hawaii follows other states in passing Hate Crime Laws include sexual orienation as View KHNL TV 8 Hawaii News [Video Clip]. After viewingclip, use browser back button to return TBC News. Illinois: April 18, 2001: Gay Equality highlights split among Illinois Republicans. March 1, 2002: Panel endorses Anti-Discrimination Bill, calling it "last bastion of legalized discrimination". March 12, 2001: With defeat looming, Bill is pulled. The fall session could see bill reintrodused. New York: May 19, 2001: Gay Rights Bill No. 1971, in hands of Republican Majority Leader. If it makes it to floor there is sufficiant support for passages. Maryland: May 16, 2001: Governer signs Bill into Law, Bans Discrimination against Gays and Lesbians. Maryland becomes 12th. State to have gay rights law. Utah: May 10, 2001: Lawmakers proposal for Hate Crime Law, may have language problems. Law wording is same as Texas replaced due to legal enforcement. Wisconsin: May 9, 2001: Milwaukee City Officials vote against labor contract that gave benefits to the same-sex partneres of city employees. CNN.com. .NJ.com. online news services. |
GLBT State Rights News: Alaska: April 18, 2001: ACLU argues for Domestic Partners Benefits before Alaska Supreme Court. Arizona: May 9, 2001: Who can have sex with who law repealed, Sodomy Law. Gonernor Repeals Archaic Sex Law. Governor's letter on reason for signing repeal. Battle over sex law may not be over. Opponents seek to put repeal sex law to voters. Georgia: April 27, 2001: Lesbian Couple request Georgia to validate Civil Union obtained from Vermont. Hawaii. June 19, 2001: Hawaii follows other states in passing Hate Crime Laws include sexual orienation as View KHNL TV 8 Hawaii News [Video Clip]. After viewingclip, use browser back button to return TBC News. Illinois: April 18, 2001: Gay Equality highlights split among Illinois Republicans. March 1, 2002: Panel endorses Anti-Discrimination Bill, calling it "last bastion of legalized discrimination". March 12, 2001: With defeat looming, Bill is pulled. The fall session could see bill reintrodused. New York: May 19, 2001: Gay Rights Bill No. 1971, in hands of Republican Majority Leader. If it makes it to floor there is sufficiant support for passages. Maryland: May 16, 2001: Governer signs Bill into Law, Bans Discrimination against Gays and Lesbians. Maryland becomes 12th. State to have gay rights law. Utah: May 10, 2001: Lawmakers proposal for Hate Crime Law, may have language problems. Law wording is same as Texas replaced due to legal enforcement. Wisconsin: May 9, 2001: Milwaukee City Officials vote against labor contract that gave benefits to the same-sex partneres of city employees. CNN.com. .NJ.com. online news services. |
GLBT News Archives: March 2001: March 3: ACLU takes Government to court to challange forcing public libraries to censor the internet. Method to be used will automatically block gay and lesbian web sites. April 2001: Dr [?] Laura News April 26: Dr [?] Laura brags of radio shows15% boast. Some doubt claims, their not buying what she's selling. Gay Bashing Issue April 20: Gays across the country tackle a loaded issue. Gay Bashers best not mess with them. May 2001: May 10: Planet Out Partners receive 8.2 Million in funding from AOL/Time Warner and Intl. Data Group. Gay.com is partner of PlanetOut. Ebay to ban items for sale on it's site that are related to Hate and Murder. ACLU New Gay Executive Director Named. May 10: New ACLU new director Anthony Romero, is proud gay and latino man. He was the unanimous choice to head preeminent civil rights group. May 5: Gay man tapped for top ACLU job. . .. |
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GLBT International News: Berlin Berlin Elects Openly Gay Mayor June 17, 2001 Berlin elects it's first-ever Gay Mayor. Known as one of the Worlds Gay Capital, this puts them in the lead for sure.Article by ABCNews.com. . June 14, 2001: The Gay Berlin Mayor Debate goes on, and on and on. Article by Eltronic Telegraph. June11, 2001: Germany's first openly gay candidate for a top political post is tipped to become Berlin's Interim Mayor. Klaus Wowereit was unanimously nominated as the SPD party candidate for mayor. Article by The Gay Financial Network. Brazil: May 12, 2001: Same-Sex Unions may be in sight, however, still face the daily grim reality of Gay life in Brazl. May 11, 2001: Brazil clergy comig out against same-sex unions. Germany: May 3, 2001: Gay Activists are calling on the German Government t recognize the thousands of Gay Victims of the Nazi Regmine. They want a monument built in the heart of Berlin. India: May 13, 2001: India's Gay's have found a great new way to unite, the cyber way. May 12, 2001: A Bollywood [As in India's Hollywood] Film on Gay Lovers to create ripples in this country where Romania: Romania Decriminalizes Gay Sex. June 22, 2001: Gay groups praise the Romanian Government for passing a bill to decriminalize gay sex acts. The administration seeks to pass this measure to improve laws which will enhance its chances of joining the European Union. Article by The Gay Financiak Network. April 27, 2001: Romanian Rights Group fights against discrimination and want Homosexuality Decriminalized. United Kingdom, UK: New Battle Gay Couples Rights in UK. June 17, 2001: Gay Rights Campaigners will throw down the gauntlet to Labour, with major campaign for legal recognition of Same- Sex Partnerships. Article by Guardian Unlimited. April 28, 2001: Gay Couples recognition fraught with pain. As State Parliament debates laws for greater same-sex |
Health & Wellness |
Gays Can Go Straight Study Says. May 10, 2001: Study released stating Gays can go straight. It received a lot of press. Mostly in disagrement. Here are a few of the articles on the study. .......... |
The Church & GLBT's: |
Assorted Articles |
GLBT Crime News Archives |
May 11th. 2001: Roanoke Virginia; The Backstreet Cafe Butcher Ronald Gay has Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder and to Malicious Wounding, He killed Danny Lee Overstreet, and the wounding of six other patrons. The Roanoke 7, press release, in responce to Gay's guilty plea. Roanoke Times article on guilty plea, could receive a 95 years in prison. This is the only decent thing to come out of this horrific hate crime. Perhaps now their healing may really start. It is a Godsend the trail will not take place. We have to believe all the prayes for the victims and their families, were answered. With God 's grace Victims and their Families may feel some closure, and start to feel less pain with time. Articles from online news services, Toronto Star ,Canada, News.Com.Au. Australia [www.thestar.com] [www.news.com.au]. Danny Lee Overstreet was the first shot and died at scene. TBC's Tribute to Danny. Be sure to visit Roanoke7's web site, for more on Danny, and the other victims and much more. |
GLBT National Rights News |
Louisiana: May 9, 2001: Baton Rouge; The panel who will decide whether any of three bills,would prohibit employment discrimination, make it to the full Senate for debate. As it looks now, the key vote will be made by Sen. Ken Hollis. It's reported the vote stands at 2 against and 2 in favor of the bills. Decision any moment. May 10, 2001: After an emotional speech by Sen. Ken Hollis, about how he learned his son. He spoke of the lessons he had learned from his son and his son's friends.The panel voted 3~2 Sen. Hollis cast the key vote to let the Senate debate prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. The commttee room was packed when Sen. Hollis spoke of his son fears of being found out to be gay. He also spoke of two of his sons friends, one had been beaten up by his father, the other thrown out of the house. Spoke of experiences his son endured. Of the fears Mike had about treatment he would receive if others discovered his secert, his employer his greatest concern. He cast the key vote that sent the bill Senate for debate. and vote. However, his plea fell on deaf ears, vote 21~14, the bill was defeated. |
California: Gay Equality AB 25 Passes 43~29 inAssembly, Heads to Senate. June 7, 2001: Sacramento, California; Legislation would grant about a dozen rights only available to married couples, same-sex partners. The assembly's approval sends it to the Senate, where very heated debate is expected.Article by The Gay Financial Network. |
Vermont: VT House to Repeal Civil Unions May 24, 2001: Speaker breaks 69-69 Vote advances a proposal that will replace Civil Unions which offers Marriage Benefits to same-sex couples, but others who can't legally marry. Critic's say demeans gay and lesbians relationships. May 18, 2001: VT Governor Dean Slams the Republicans for their dogging the Civil Union Law by continuing again and again to repeal the Law. May 18, 2001: Kentuckey: High school girl essay that honors VT Governor's support of gay and lesbians rights, saying this was a courageous political act.. Her essay won first place out of 1200 essay's, she will receive The John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Eassy award, |
How will Pro-Gay bills Fare with the recent Senate shift. June 8, 2001: With shift from Republican to Democratic in Senate. Will change effect passage of two key pro-gay bills, most say still remains uncertain. Article NewYork Blade News. May 25, 2001: GOP Takes Big Hit, Defecter Says Bye GOP, Hello Independent, A Move That Rocks House Senate. Video Clips Sen. J. Jefford's announcement. Also, Daschle and Lott trying to spin decsion no big problem. Major problem, 50~49~1 now. Listen as the Dem's cheer Thank You on clip. AlsoTwo Washinton Post Articles with more details. Article 1, Might Quit GOP and Article 2. Does Quits. Sen. James Jerrords [View Clip] Sen. Tom Daschle [View Clip] Sen. Trent Lott [ViewClip] Use Browser Back Button to Return. Republican Right Rips Jeffords, includes quotes in article from the WashingtonPost. Learn more about Jeffords in this article from home state Rutland Hearald News Online. NGLTF media press release on expectations for GLBT by Jeffords switching parties. |
Senate Votes 51-49 Approves the Boy Scouts Equal Access. June 14, 2001: Hardly unexpected, but, certainly very unpleasant news never the less. The TBC News Release and article on the the events and vote. Article by Iwon.com News. The vote was basicly along party line. This is the Senator's Roll Call Vote and I prepared this Senator's Party Crossover Vote List. Text of House Debate on The BSA Equal Access Act The short debate, and letter signed by 22 organizations opposed to passage of this act. Approved by Unrecorded voice vote. [Read Text]. Debate on Scouts Continues. May 27, 2001: Debate over Boy Scout's policy toward Gays shows no signs of letting up. What they lost, gained or will be effected public opinion. Nando Times. GLBT Take Hits From Legislature. May 25, 2001: House approves the Hilleary Boy Scout Amendment by unrecorded voice vote. Willing to approve special protection for a religious controled organization for a situation that doesn't exist. Now it's in the hands of the Senate. Will they holdan unrecorded voice vote to? Or will they have the guts to go on the record? |
Scouts Honor~Opposing the Scouts Anti-Gay Policy June 19, 2001: Scouts Honor to appear on PBS's"POV". Religious Rights efforts to block broadcast fails. Co-Founder Scouting for All, Steven Cozza. June 7, 2001: Steven Cozza was only 12 when he co-founded Scouting for All, upon learning his then- beloved BS of A discriminated ofgay members and leadership positions. Steven is a remarkable young man, his story is told in Tom Shepard's Sundance award-winning documentary, titled "Scouts Honor". Which will have it's broadcas premiere, June 19th.on most PBS stations, the season opener for the "POV" series. This article includes an interview with Steven. Article by Bay Windows. |
GLBT Family |
A new study on Gays becoming straight is getting a lot of press. So, here are a few of the articles on it. May 9, 2001: Controversial study on Gays is yeilding conflicting conclusions. Gays can become straight disputed study says. The most recent issue of American Sociologial Review published the results of a study that concluded, "Gay Parent's Kids are Different". Gay Health News, And the survey says, "Most Parents Accept Gays and Lesbians". Do our chilkdren know the danger of the net? Better read these two artiles and get information on Net Safety. Because they need to know about NAMBLA, The Nation Man Boy Love Association. One of the dangers for young boys on the net. Not Tonight, I'm Gay. What does a wife do when after 30 years she discovers her husband is gay? Write a book to help others in the same situation. |
Interview: Joycelyn Elders The former Surgeon General sheds light on Gay Health. Article Gay Health Online |
Reachers at U. of W. Are At The Brink of HIV Vaccine. May 24, 2001: Seattle, WA The University of Washingtonon brink of a HIV vaccine. The U.W. researchers are in final stages of testing gp-120 vaccine , as it isknown, have great hope it may be approved and marketable by this time next year. Due to the resurgence of unsafe sex, the HIV infection rate climbing once again, they're working quickley to get vaccine on the market. Article U-Wire Online. |
Congressmen Demand Details on Bush Charity Deals, Bush Aide at the Heart of Brokering Deal is Center of Attention. July 14, 2001: The backroom deal makers are top of Congressmens list to get details $ 4 Discrimination Deal Bush was about to make. He denys it all, but, turth is coming out. Check these two articles. By 365Gay.com. Memo Leaked So the Bush Deal On Yesterday and is Off Today. July 11, 2001: It was reported that Bush made a deal to allow federally funded American Relgious Groups, discriminate against Gays~Lesbians.Spokeperson for Pres. Bush denied Washington Post report he cut a deal. But, it appeared in every new service. Now public, deny the deal, but, they did not deny the claims they were still discussing ways groups, ie:Salvation Army, can continue to discriminate, and still receive millions of dolars in federal aid. No deal to discrininate, and the Salvation Army's request was rejected, to protect their anti-gay hiring policy. |
National Education Asso.~NEA Drop Homosexuality Resolution June 4, 2001: Deciding to drop the Resolution after a recommendation by the Gay & Lesbian Caucus.Instead they will form a task force to better explore the issue in a holistic reasoned way. About 600 Protesters claimed the resolution promotes homosexuality. NEA President Bob Chase had denounced the protest as demagoguery that ignores needs of homosexual children. USA Today. |
Gay Pride Events |
Gay Pride Celebrated Around the World July 2nd., 2001: Take a look at how Gay Pride was celebrated in a few of the other countries around the world. "What's Up" with Mexico, Yugoslavia, Venezuela and India's celebrations for Gay Pride. Gay Prides Celebrated World Wide June 24, 2001: Some of the events taking place in cities all celebrating Gay Pride. Article by Toronto Star. Marriage Celebration Kicks off New York Gay Pride Parade. Three dozen gay couples celebrated their same-sex partnerships to kick off New York City 32nd Annual Gay Pride Parade. Article by USA Today. Paris and Berlin Gay Mayors the Heart of Gay Pride Festivities June 23, 2001: The gay pride celebration's in Paris and Berlin had two very special revelers joining in. The openly gay Mayors of both the cities were gay participents. Article by Associated Press. |
Belgrade Gay-Rights Marchers Attacked Beat: July 1, 2001 Gay-Rights Supporters gathered to march, bands of Serbian-national thugs encircled the marchers and then savagely attacked them. Beat the gay-rights marchers with clubs, kicking them and police they tried to stop the brutal attack. Attempting to prevent, what is thought the first ever gay rights march, was what one of the attackers told local B-92 radio,"We are here to pervent immorality in Serbia" and "Serbia is not a Gay Country".With dozens injured and including six police officers. Police fired shots in air to disperse the crowd. No deaths reported from the attack. By Toronto Star. BBC brief article with half dozen photos of the melee. Please, Be Warned they are very graphic photos of the victims during and after the attack ended. Article and Photo Credit to BBC News. |
Police Raid Gay Bar on the Eve of Gay Day July 4, 2001: Baguio City Police decided they would end Gay Pride Month in a way to be remembered. They raided the Coco Banana, a new Gay Bar in the city. Police said the raid was in response to a tip that lewd shows were being performed. Although they did not witness the show, but, still arrested twenty-three dancers. They were dancing permitless or dancing without permits. Article inq7.net |
