CDC panel finds little evidence to support abstinence-only sex-ed

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A panel of public health professionals who studied reams of data on the effectiveness of sex-education in classrooms concludes that so-called comprehensive programs are effective.

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City GOP takes decries inclusive Fort Worth policies

A task force appointed in the wake of the violent Stonewall-Day police raid at the Rainbow Lounge, a Fort Worth gay bar, recommended that the city adopt policies that would make it more inclusive for LGBT citizens.

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Another weird Haggard switch – is he or isn’t he starting a church?

Ex-Gay Watch, the blog that’s always so good about tracking such things, reports today, “Ted Haggard, the evangelical pastor exposed in 2006 as a homosexual and adulterer, has started a regular prayer meeting in his Colorado home.

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My Twitter #FollowFriday #lists. Please follow

I doubt there’s anyone who’s likely to see this post on a news-blog that doesn’t already know all about Twitter, but in just in case there are a few, skip down to my own little intro to the service and recommendation that you give it a try.

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No ‘excessive force’ at Rainbow Lounge, official reports say

Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead announced at a Thursday press conference that an internal department investigation has concluded that his officers did not use “excessive force” during a June raid at a Fort Worth gay club, the Rainbow Lounge.

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Man charged in LI hate crime says ‘God made me hate gay people’

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A man who was arrested on Long Island and charged with beating up two men he thought were gay told police, “God made me hate gay people," court records show.

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Election note: Ref 71 finally called ‘approved’ by AP

Although it’s been obvious for a day or so, Associated Press is now calling Referendum 71 approved.

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Item: NY governor calls special session; Marriage on agenda

   ::: New York Governor David Paterson today issued an official proclamation setting up special session of the legislature on Tuesday, New York Observer reports.

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NH conservatives now hope to repeal marriage equality there

Fired up by the victory Tuesday for the anti-gay campaign in Maine, a group of conservative legislators and activists in New Hampshire are planning to attack that state’s marriage equality law, which – like Maine’s was passed by the legislature last spring.

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Item: Rumor confirmed – Advocate to become Out insert

   ::: The blog of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association confirmed today a press-industry rumor first reported last week by Queerty: The Advocate will no longer be available as a standalone magazine, but will be included as in insert with Out, another magazine also published by Here Media.

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