WARNING! The following post is kind of a bummer, which may seem out of place for a gay porn blog. But for those of you brave enough to stare truth right in the bucket, know this: according to a recent study, gay people are 50% more likely than straight people to have suffered depression or anxiety disorders. The study, which was published by the journal BMC Psychiatry, analyzed the data of 25 past studies of sexuality and mental health. According to the research, lesbians and gays are also more prone to substance abuse and suicide attempts. Dr Michael King, professor of primary care psychiatry at University College London, was quick to stress that homosexuality itself is not a disorder leading to poor mental health, but that the high rate of mental ill health is probably due to lifelong stress. He said that gays and lesbians face discrimination as well as social and familial exclusion, which he believes may be linked to mental disorders. He went on to emphasise that healthcare professionals should take into account these findings, but not assume that psychological disorders in LGBT patients are necessarily linked to their sexuality. This, he claims is often a problem for LGBT people seeking help with mental health.
SOURCE: Pink News
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Azerbaijan – Airline refuses to deport gay asylum seeker from UK. [SOURCE] Hong Kong – New gay networking site, gays.com, kicks off beta-version. [SOURCE] Iran – Human rights group calls on Iran to release immediately or charge two HIV/AIDS doctors. [SOURCE] Taipei – 20,000 expected at Taipei gay pride, Sept 27. [SOURCE] EUROPE Bosnia – Sarajevo gay/lesbian festival must be protected, says Amnesy International. [SOURCE] Bristol, United Kingdom – Fathers 4 Justice target minister with “lesbo dads” banner. [SOURCE] London, England – Gay travel company, Respect Holidays, goes bankrupt. [SOURCE] London, England – Darts battle centers around trans player. [SOURCE] Spain – Gay poet, Federico Garcia Lorca’s family OK with exhumation of mass grave. [SOURCE] Poland – International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association to host mileston GLBT travel event in Eastern Europe. [SOURCE] Rome, Italy – Italy refuses to prosecute comic for Pope gay joke. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Mantrav International, gay travel company, assures customers it is stable amidst competitor bankruptcy. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Border agency accused of “illegal” deportation of gay Ugandan. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Archbishop attacks Anglican hypocrisy over gay relationships. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Boston, Massachusettes – Screen queen and gay icon Bette Davis honored with U.S. stamp. [SOURCE] Chicago, Illinois – Chicago in talks for an all LGBT high school. [SOURCE] Denver, Colorado – Alleged murderer of transgender teen to go to trial. [SOURCE] Florida – Former representative Mark Foley not be charged for sexy, gay e-mails to congressional pages. [SOURCE] Hollywood, Florida – GLBTcommunity.com promises social networking with commercial clout. [SOURCE] Madison, Wisconsin – County to require domestic partner benefits for companies it works with. [SOURCE] Miami, Florida – Clergy to oppose state anti-gay amendment. [SOURCE] New Haven, Connecticut – New Haven Gay & Lesbian Center hosts Statewide GLBT Forum. [SOURCE] New York – If Democrats control state Senate, what’s next for marriage equality? [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Episcopal bishop urging schism over gay bishop ousted from church. [SOURCE] Olympia, Washington – Gay man who quit job to care for partner wins benefits. [SOURCE] Sacramento, California – Poll shows opposition to marriage ban is up. [SOURCE] San Diego, California – Firefighters required ‘critical-incident stress debriefing’ after forced participation in gay pride parade. [SOURCE] Tacoma, Florida – Gay Jamaican immigrant, detained in Tacoma, gains reprieve. [SOURCE] United States – A growing population of lesbian and gay senior citizens seeks recognition for their unique needs and challenges. [SOURCE] United States – Legendary musician Bob Mould to publish autobiography. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – Study links viagra, meth linked to HIV, but doesn’t blame drugs. [SOURCE] Australia – Study shows gay seniors shunned by caregivers. [SOURCE]
Australia – Director downplays gay undertones to Newcastle surf film. [SOURCE] Australia – Gay Olympic diver, Matthew Mitcham, gets aussieBum sponsorship. [SOURCE]
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Kuwait – Muslim leader denies issuing progressive fatwa on gender surgery. [SOURCE] EUROPE Bosnia – Amnesty calls on authorities to protect Bosnian gay festival. [SOURCE] Britain – Gay holiday company ceases trading after XL collapse. [SOURCE] Cardiff, United Kingdom – Welsh Assembly Memeber joins protest against deportation of gay asylum seeker. [SOURCE] Copenhagen, Denmark – Human rights conference to be held alongside Outgames. [SOURCE] Scotland – LGBT toolkit for Scotland’s schools to be unveiled. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Home Secretary urged to spare gay man from Uganda deportation. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – New guidelines suggest gay men should have annual HIV test. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Albany, New York City – State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos opposes same-sex marriage, bullying at Log Cabin Republican meeting. [SOURCE] California – Gay marriage proponents outspent in ballot battle. [SOURCE] Chicago, Illinois – Record number of preregistrants for AIDS Run & Walk, this Saturday. [SOURCE] Laramie, Wyoming – University of Wyoming to dedicate bench to Matthew Shepard. [SOURCE] Madison, Wisconsin – Man arrested after alleged gay slurs, scuffle. [SOURCE] Oakville, Ontario, Canada – Canada anti-hate law should not extend to Internet jokes, critics say. [SOURCE] Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Senator James Inhofe gay bashes in new ad. [SOURCE 1][SOURCE 2] Sacramento, California – Heterosexual couple protests gender-neutral labels. [SOURCE] San Francisco, California – Poll: Support for anti-gay amendment wanes. [SOURCE] San Francisco, California – Synagogue creates a blessing for anonymous sex. [SOURCE] San Francisco, California – Gay activist and inventor, John Burnside, dies at 91. [SOURCE] Tribune, Kansas – 16-year-old attempts murder of fellow teen because he’s gay. [SOURCE] United States – U.S. law sends some bi-national, same-sex couples into exile. [SOURCE] United States – CDC urges government to double HIV budget. [SOURCE] Utah – Philanthropist kicks in $1M to fight California gay-marriage ban. [SOURCE] Verona, Wisconsin – Wisconsin church music director fired for openly gay life. [SOURCE] Washington, D.C., U.S.A. – Man attacked in suspected gay bashing dies. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – New Liberal leader urged to honour gay rights pledge. [SOURCE] Sydney, Australia – Sydney named 2nd best gay city in the world. [SOURCE] SOUTH AMERICA Brazil – President in favor of civil unions. [SOURCE]
EUROPE Cardiff, United Kingdom – Gay asylum seeker from Azerbaijan detained. [SOURCE] London, England – Whip implicated in alleged leak of Labour rebel names. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Arkansas – Group won’t fight gay adoption ban in court. [SOURCE] Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Jack Mackenroth of Project Runway launches “Living Positive By Design” campaign. [SOURCE] Helena, Montana – Critics want Joy of Gay Sex removed from library. [SOURCE] Hollywood, California – Mike Douglas, Matt Damon may star in Liberace biopic. [SOURCE] Los Angeles, California – Robert Sanchez, engineer in L.A. Metrolink collision, was gay. [SOURCE] Los Angeles, California – Lesbian police officer among victims of L.A. Train crash. [SOURCE] Los Angeles, California – Eva Mendes plays “the other woman in new lesbian film. [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Prominent art dealer sues movie that portrays him as murderous bisexual. [SOURCE] Rochester, New York – Police sue due to mishandled alleged gay bashing. [SOURCE] San Diego, California – Federal investigation backs lesbian coach claims of sexual discrimination in collegiate sports. [SOURCE] San Francisco, California – City named best gay city in the world. [SOURCE]
San Francisco, California – Drag legend and first Miss Trannyshack, The Steve Lady, dead. [SOURCE] United States – NBC Olympic commentator, Bob Costas, discusses gays in sports and failure to mention gay male Olympian. [SOURCE] Washington D.C., U.S.A. – D.C. may take up gay marriage bill in ’09. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – Gay men, immigrants spur country’s HIV cases to 14-year high. [SOURCE] SOUTH AMERICA Brazil – Brazilian appeals court extends landmark couple recognition. [SOURCE]
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Hong Kong – Recent polls signify slightly warmer political climate for gays. [SOURCE] Myanmar – Gay massage parlor raided, nine held. [SOURCE] Phillipines – Supreme court allows ‘she-man’ to choose own gender. [SOURCE] EUROPE Brighton and Hove, England – Brighton is top UK city for civil partnerships. [SOURCE] Brighton and Hove, England – Pride organisers work with local community to improve disabled access. [SOURCE] Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom – Christian Institute targets homophobic bullying group. [SOURCE] Galway, Ireland – Hotel ordered to pay €3,000 to gay men for discrimination. [SOURCE] London, England – Police confirm there was no trans violence at Pride. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Black LGBT Awards celebrate community achievements. [SOURCE] Wiesbaden, Germany – Number of same-sex couples in Germany doubles. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA California – Interactive map tracks donation for and against anti-gay marriage amendment. [SOURCE] Chicago, Illinois – Gay frat brothers, sorority sisters to hold convention. [SOURCE] Frankfort, Kentucky – Appeals court rejects adoption by lesbian couple. [SOURCE] Galveston, Texas – Gay bar becomes a haven during Hurricane Ike. [SOURCE] Huntsville, Alabama – Civil rights battleground still hostile to gay issues. [SOURCE] Louisville, Kentucky – Gay men verbally abused by McDonald’s staff. [SOURCE] Los Angeles, California – Oscar-winning gay producer Bruce Cohen to be honored by Outfest. [SOURCE] Manchester, United Kingdom – Free gay law seminar to be held. [SOURCE] Manhattan, New York – One of first gay couples to marry in furor over kidnapping and custody battle. [SOURCE] New York City – Lesbian mom sentenced to life in toddler’s death. [SOURCE] New York City – UN agency government organizations work to weaken online anonymity. [SOURCE] Rising Fawn, Georgia – $1,900 worth of sex toys stolen during burglary. [SOURCE] Sacramento, California – Evangelical pastor urges straight couples to refuse signing state marriage licenses. [SOURCE] San Diego, California – Opening statements set in firefighters’ gay-pride harassment suit. [SOURCE] Tampa Bay, Florida – Gay couple say anti-gay neighbors bullying them. [SOURCE] United States – Gay man from Jamaica eligible for asylum, court rules. [SOURCE] Know of any good LGBT news blogs (especially for Oceania, South America, and Africa)? Please let us know.
Your desire to be promiscuous or monogamous may be linked to genetics, says a new study from Sweden. In the study, researcher Hasse Walum and his colleagues at Karolinska Institute found that allele 334—a gene variant linked to Vasopressin, an important hormone that may make men prone to marital strife and less likely to wed. The study asked 522 male twin sets (some married with kids, some not), questions about their relationships and compared their answers to their DNA. About 40 percent of the men had one or two copies of allele 334. QUOTE: “Studies of male prairie voles (small burrowing rodents) have shown the same hormone – vasopressin – affects voles’ abilities to remain monogamous. Vasopressin is released into the brain of mammals during sexual activity. The team found that men who carry one or two copies of the gene variant often behave differently in relationships than men who lack it. “The incidence of allele 334 was statistically linked to how strong a bond a man felt he had with his partner. Men who had two copies of allele 334 [RS3 334] were also twice as likely to have had a marital or relational crisis in the past year than those who lacked the gene variant. “Women married to men who carry one or two copies of allele 334 [RS3 334] were, on average, less satisfied with their relationship than women married to men who didn’t carry this allele,” said Walum in a press release. He further stressed that the effect of this genetic variation is relatively modest, and it cannot be used to predict with any real accuracy how someone will behave in a future relationship. You can read more about the study here.
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Burma – Cops raid massage centre catering to gays. [SOURCE] Israel – Gay Muslims on silver screen in A Jihad For Love. [SOURCE] Jerusalem, Israel – Ultra-Orthodox vigilantes spread fear. [SOURCE] EUROPE Brighton and Hove, England – Education chief accused of discrimination against transgender teacher. [SOURCE] Britain – Vitamin campaigner abandons libel case over AIDS drugs. [SOURCE] Liverpool, England – Tom of Finland retrospective launched. [SOURCE] Norway – Writer, Brian Paddick, recounts red tape & thoughts surrounding gay wedding. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Gay man refuses “death sentence” deportation to Uganda. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Beano comics editor made changes to avoid “bashing gays.” [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Mob attack on gay men in Northern Ireland. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Anchorage, Alaska – Protestors counter anti-gay conference. [SOURCE] California – State Republicans divided over marriage ban ballot measure. [SOURCE] California – Gay marriage proponents expose anti-gay money trail. [SOURCE] Connecticut – Next state to legalize gay marriage? [SOURCE] Cayman Islands – Gay marriage ban approved. [SOURCE] Dallas, Texas – Escort suspect in Dallas man’s death, dismemberment. [SOURCE] Dallas, Texas – Gay bar that banned trans customers heading to mediation. [SOURCE] Denver, Colorado – Gay attack swept under the shrug. [SOURCE] Des Moines, Iowa – Teen arrested after anti-gay brick throwing. [SOURCE] Jackson, Mississippi – March calls on next president to address HIV/AIDS reform. [SOURCE] Kansas City, Missouri – Hallmark stands by gay marriage cards. [SOURCE] Maryland – Ruling inspires new hope for transgender people. [SOURCE] Nampa, Idaho – ACLU settles with library over Joy of Gay Sex. [SOURCE]= New York City, New York – Optimistic lawmakers see speak at 5th annual “Wedding March” across Brooklyn Bridge. [SOURCE 1][SOURCE 2][SOURCE 3] New York City, New York – Gay father pleads guilty of fleeing with adopted son. [SOURCE] Ottawa, Canada – Prime Minister calls nation more conservative. [SOURCE] Portland, Maine – Police hunt suspects in gay hate crime. [SOURCE] Philedelphia, Pennsylvania – Two-thirds of young Americans favor marriage equality. [SOURCE] Salt Lake City, Utah – Mormons send mixed messages on gay marriage. [SOURCE 1][SOURCE 2] Santa Clara, California – Driver allowed to keep “HIV POZ” license plate. [SOURCE] South Carolina – State gears up to be ‘so gay’ for Pride. [SOURCE] Verona, Wisconsin – Church music director sacked for being gay. [SOURCE] Washington, D.C., U.S.A. – Poll: Americans firm on limiting presidential power, split on gay marriage. [SOURCE] Washington – State rated among most tolerant in US. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – Australian government introduces partnership bill. [SOURCE]
It’s nice to see Mike Jones, the man who took down anti-gay evangelical Ted Haggard for gay sex, prostitution, and meth addiction. Luckily for Mr. Haggard, he attended three weeks of intensive couseling and is now “completely heterosexual”—sounds kinda boring. Jones was criticized for betraying the confidentiality of an escort/client relationship. His response to the critics was, “[T]his was unique … someone who is spewing hatred; who’s spewing discrimination; who’s touching millions of people’s lives by his verbal content. And you know what? It couldn’t continue. And I’m sorry that some people feel that way, but I can’t change that. I had to do it.” He later added, “I wish [Ted Haggard] well. I wish his family well. My intent was never to destroy his family. My intent was to expose a hypocrite.” Apparently, Mike Jones is now on Denver’s Craigslist seeking “mutual massage.” It’s good to see he’s still getting together with men, even if only on a heavy-petting basis. Maybe “massage” is just another word for “cuddling” (which is usually just another word for “blowjob” or at least “handjob”). Or maybe it’s code for “paid anal intercourse”—we dunno. Not that we’re poking fun—we’d love to get our hands on this piece (or vice-versa).
Our friends at The Gay Times have tackled the eternal question, “How much money do porn stars actually make?” QUOTE: “In a nutshell, if you get into porn looking to get rich, you’re cruisin’ for a brusin’. Most porn actors get paid per scene, not per movie. Their scene rates typically range from $500 to $1500. Most studios do not withhold taxes… Exclusive performers can earn $2000-$3000 per scene, but then again, they may not work as often as someone who isn’t bound by contract. Popular stars with some commercial cachet ask for and receive in the range of $5000 (that’s what Kurt Lockwood was paid to go bi for ClubHancock), but again, he’s not gonna get that kind of scratch consistently.” They go onto say that Video On Demand (VOD) and web-based porn houses might pay more than professional studios since they lack the overhead of bigger companies—the cost of office space, salaried employees with health benefits and 401ks, DVD storage space, postage and handling costs, etc.—thus, they can afford to pay a higher scene rate on a consistent basis. Their answer provides a ballpark idea for cocktail conversation, but stops short of actual actor’s pay. We guess that even when you’re spit-polishing a raging hard-on while eating another man’s asshole, it’s still rude to discuss salaries.
AFRICA Malawi, Africa – Gay movement to launch Saturday after blessing from head of state. [SOURCE] ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Indonesia – Gay rights groups protest media bias in serial murder case. [SOURCE] Malaysia – Nation holds first ever sexual rights festival. [SOURCE] Malaysia – LGBT Freedom Film Fest visits Johor Bahru, Kuching and Penang. [SOURCE] Malaysia – The Straits Games in Kuala Lumpur, Oct 10-12. [SOURCE] Taipei, Taiwan – Asia’s largest gay festival begins in Taipei. [SOURCE] EUROPE Belgrade, Serbia – Queer festival to challenge Serbia’s far right. [SOURCE] Birmingham, United Kingdom – Preacher spared trial over gay street sermon. [SOURCE] Doncaster, United Kingdom – Local businesses urged to embrace gay money. [SOURCE] Macedonia – Human Rights Commissioner says nation should recognise same-sex couples. [SOURCE] Paris, France – Gays under surveillance as Pope arrives. [SOURCE] Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina – Tension mounts over gay festival. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Arnold, Maryland – HIV+ teacher sues school for wrongful firing. [SOURCE] Atlanta, Georgia – CDC: Blacks, gays at high risk for new HIV infections [SOURCE] Dallas, Texas – Gay man murdered, dismembered. [SOURCE] Flagstaff, Arizona – LGBT inclusion in existing civil rights laws debated. [SOURCE] Miami, Florida – Residents comes out against anti-gay amendment. [SOURCE] Nampa, Idaho – Hallmark hits snag in “solution” to same-sex marriage card dispute. [SOURCE] New Jersey – Gay governor’s wife will not sue for marriage fraud. [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Gay man guilty of fleeing NYC with adopted son. [SOURCE] Sacramento, California – Is “Proposition 8” anti-gay marriage ballot initiative last stand? [SOURCE] South Ozone Park, New York – Anti-gay Queens Assembly member arrested for fraud. [SOURCE] United States – Two gay national agencies launch transgender discrimination survey to collect stats. [SOURCE] United States – Democratic National Committee faces gay discrimination trial. [SOURCE] Valentine, Nebraska – Exhibitionist vandal leaves greasy imprints of genitals and buttocks on windows. [SOURCE] Washington, D.C. – Man critically injured in D.C. gay bashing. [SOURCE] OCEANIA New Zealand – 19-year-old given 15 years in prison for gay slaying. [SOURCE] Sydney, Australia – Immigration agent gets asylum seekers visa by hiring gay hooker and claiming persecution. [SOURCE]
AFRICA Durban, South Africa – 3 dead, 2 injured in gun fight after racist penis size argument. [SOURCE] EUROPE
London, England – Gay youth radio station secures more funding. [SOURCE] Portsmouth, United Kingdom – Gay Ugandan refugee fears death upon deportation. [SOURCE] United Kingdom – Interview with Attitude magazine: Homophobic bullying is killing gay kids. [SOURCE] Vatican City – Italian lesbian comedienne faces fascist-era prosecution for mocking the Pope. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Austin, Texas – 2,400 international professionals attend conference on workplace equality for gay employees. [SOURCE] Cleveland, Ohio – Robbers target gay man, beat him with bat. [SOURCE] Flagstaff, Arizona – Homosexual and transgender rights debated. [SOURCE] Minneapolis, Minnesota – Candlelight vigil to mark 10th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s murder. [SOURCE] South Carolina – Homophobic governor Sanford to be honored with ‘So Gay’ award at Pride. [SOURCE] Vancouver, Canada – Hunt to begin for Mr. Gay Canada. [SOURCE] Washington – Star Trek‘s Mr. Sulu, George Takei, to wed this weekend. [SOURCE] Washington, D.C., United States – Gay bashing victim on life support. [SOURCE] Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Anti- and ex-gay play claiming AIDS healing through prayer creates controversy. [SOURCE]
AFRICA Pretoria, South Africa – Gay marriage ends in swift divorce. [SOURCE] Pretoria, South Africa – Court says church must pay gay teacher for discrimination. [SOURCE] ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST China – Unsafe sex ‘biggest threat’ for gay men. [SOURCE] EUROPE London, England – Lesbian Member of Parliament Angela Eagle tight-lipped about civil partnership guest list. [SOURCE] London, England – Government’s new equality panel to “focus on the gaps in society.” [SOURCE]
Netherlands – Dutch Member of the European Parliament appointed rapporteur for gay discrimination legislation. [SOURCE] Sarajevo, Bosnia – Police brace for gay pride violence. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA California – Episcopal diocesan bishops oppose gay marriage ban. [SOURCE] Canada – Homosexuals united in voting against Conservative political party, says new report. [SOURCE] Columbia, South Carolina – Paper refuses casting call ad from gay ‘Naked Boys’ musical. [SOURCE] Cuba – In government’s shadow, gay Cubans test Communism. [SOURCE] Dallas, Texas – Drag star dies performing Nobody Does It Like Me.[SOURCE] Florida – Judge says gays can adopt. [SOURCE] Lynchburg, Virginia – 17 young LGBT and straight students speak about “gay inclusion” to 15 southern schools. [SOURCE] New York – Esteemed children’s book illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak, comes out. [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Gay singer attacked while looking for local bar. [SOURCE] Mexico – Mexico sex-ed textbook says it’s OK to be gay. [SOURCE] Palm Beach, Florida – College grants partner benefits to employees. [SOURCE] St. Paul, Minnesota – Republican Senator Larry Craig claims “free speech” in tapping foot for sex in public bathroom. [SOURCE] Tallahassee, Florida – Governor supports but will not “actively campaign” for same-sex marriage ban. [SOURCE] Cedar City, Utah – Man stabs his brother in face for trying to ‘turn’ son gay. [SOURCE]
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST Changsha, China – Young transgender dancer faces hard road to love. [SOURCE] India – Salman Rushdie investigates India’s transsexual underworld. [SOURCE] EUROPE Cwmbach, Wales, United Kingdom – Lesbian couple hounded out of village by vandals. [SOURCE] Romania – Third of Romanians think gays should be punished. [SOURCE] Rome, Italy – Italian gay cops to stage mass coming out. [SOURCE] St. Petersburg, Russia – Taxi service for gays to launch. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Blacklick, Ohio – Pro-gay vandals graffiti church sign that once said “I kissed a girl… then I went to hell.” [SOURCE] Cuba – Country’s gay politics mired in past. [SOURCE] Dyersville, Iowa – HIV+ man sues McDonald’s for wrongful termination. [SOURCE] Carribbean Islands – Hurricane victims seek refuge in gay shelter. [SOURCE] Gulf Breeze, Alabama – 20-year-old arrested for gay bashing 57-year-old man. [SOURCE] Miami, Florida – School Board may oppose gay-marriage ban. [SOURCE] Montgomery, Maryland – Court rejects transgender rights referendum. [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Country’s largest labor union urges state government for marriage equality. [SOURCE] Orlando, Florida – Gays’ center reaches out, raises profile. [SOURCE] Orlando, Florida – Newspaper profiles home For transgenders with HIV. [SOURCE] Ottawa, Canada – Gay village supporters told to move fundraiser. [SOURCE] Raleigh, North Carolina – Gay DJ pleads guilty to HIV health law violation [SOURCE] Riverside, California – Anti-Gay non-profit organization under fire for spending money on employees, not programs. [SOURCE] San Francisco, California – Office fighting anti-gay marriage amendment opens in Castro. [SOURCE] Seattle,Washington – Gay softball team disqualified from gay world series for having four too many straight players. [SOURCE] Trinidad, Colorado – Small town unlikely sex-change capital of the U.S. [SOURCE] United States – Libraries asked to stock ex-gay literature. [SOURCE] Washington, DC – Study says lesbians, gays, bisexuals, making strides in workplace. [SOURCE] Westchester County, New York – Child Welfare Network to hold recruitment event for adoptive LGBT parents. [SOURCE] Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Judge denies separate trials in gay porn producer murder case. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – Openly gay Olympic athlete and gold-medal diver, Matthew Mitcham, on postal stamps. [SOURCE] Fiji – Faux gay wedding angers hymnal choir. [SOURCE] Sydney, Australia – Official charged in bizarre gay sex visa scandal. [SOURCE]
AFRICA Banjul, Gambia – School principal in court for homosexuality. [SOURCE] Cape Argus, South Africa – Trial date set for nine set in mob killing of S.A. lesbian. [SOURCE] ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Court upholds jail term for lesbians kissing in public. [SOURCE] EUROPE Italy – “Sex Factor” police competitor admonished for wearing uniform off-duty. [SOURCE] London, England – Archbishop Tutu calls English Anglicans “obsessed” with gays. [SOURCE] Moscow, Russia – Radical artist group Voina shocks Moscow with mock hanging of gay man and migrant worker in local supermarket. [SOURCE] NORTH AMERICA Boston, Massachusetts – Essential but unwanted gay video archive faces deterioration. [SOURCE] Cayman Islands – Lawmakers vote For gay marriage ban. [SOURCE] Dyersville, Iowa – HIV-Positive man sues McDonald’s after firing. [SOURCE] New York City, New York – Yeshiva University rattled by transgender professor. [SOURCE] Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Transgender inmate sues jail staff, wardens. [SOURCE] Windsor Locks, Connecticut – Transgender singer files complaint over karaoke bar. [SOURCE] OCEANIA Australia – Goverment introduces legislation to end same-sex discrimination. [SOURCE] SOUTH AMERICA Brazil – First real estate development just for gays in Brazil. [SOURCE] Brazil – Marcos Grabowski crowned Mr. Gay Brazil 2008. [SOURCE] Tulua, Colombia – Test bans on ‘riding bitch’ on motorbikes, upsets gays. [SOURCE] Bogota, Colombia – Police get LGBT training. [SOURCE]
