Archive for February, 2008

Gay marriage ruling

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Gay Rights Activists call it a historic ruling, an appellate court has ruled New York must recognize same-sex marriages performed in Canada.

The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by a woman in Monroe County. I think it’s amazing, we’re all very excited about it,” Hineseley.

At a youth conference today- hosted by the Gay Alliance of Genesee valley, a sense of victory over the court ruling that New York must recognize gay marriages performed out of state.

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How to say, ‘not gay’

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

What is the term for men who are single and over 30? While there is no particular description, most of them have been called gay some time or the other. Such a situation can get very difficult to handle. Especially when overtly gay men believe the murmurs and get aggressive.

“Sweetie, I hope you love my new shirt,” a man had whispered into a straight friend’s ears recently. Since the shirt had broad golden and green stripes, it wasn’t exactly easy to appreciate. While the friend murmured “nice” reluctantly, he sensed the man’s thumb crawl up his neck. Incensed, he asked, “What are you up to, man?” Not at all ruffled, the guy replied, “It is your suppressed sensuality coming to the fore. It is a silent mating call.”

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month

Friday, February 1st, 2008

-For some, February may be a time for thinking up deliriously romantic shenanigans for Valentine’s Day in an attempt to pump a bit of life into an otherwise flagging relationship. However, for those of a more serious bent, February sees the return of the annual LGBT History Month. Established a few years ago, taking inspiration from a similar celebration first established in America in 1994 and following the example of Black History Month, LGBT History Month aims to uncover the often hidden history of LGBT people through the ages as a way of understanding our own present and imagining our future. The venture also aims to celebrate individuals who refused to conform because of their sexuality in times gone by, some of whom are deservedly celebrated, others remain shamefully neglected.
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