"Queer Events On This Day In History...1935 Dr. Louis W. Max of New York University addresses a meeting of the American Psychological Association and reports that he had successfully treated a case of homosexuality by using electro shock therapy delivered at "intensities considerably higher than those usually employed on human subjects."1970 The play "The Boys in the Band", with openly gay characters, closes after 1,002 performances. By this time a film version had also been made.1971 The National Organization of Women's annual convention passes a resolution acknowledging the oppression of lesbians as a concern of feminism. Full story...
The group ImpACT Florida is organizing a statewide event on Dec 12th to "congratulate" Governor Charlie Crist on his wedding.
The proponents of Prop 8 usurped the role of the Legislature by putting the right for same-sex couples to marry directly on the ballot.
The term "Convertible" is a coy synonym for a bisexual person.
Winq is treading international waters and is becoming the first ever global queer magazine. Initially kicking off in the Netherlands, Winq magazine is now on a mission to go around the world bringing stories of queer culture every season.
An openly-gay contingent has never marched in a presidential inaugural parade. IN the Parade is hoping to change that this year with the new Obama-Biden administration.
The Catholic Church a body that has been staunchly opposed to the death penalty does not want to include international protections by the United Nations for gay people who face death penalty charges in countries where homosexuality is illegal.
A "significant other" is an individual who is regarded as special in anothers life, it could be their romantic and/or sexual partner or a close friend.
Equality Boycott is calling for a boycott of businesses tied to proposition 8 and investments owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormon Church which heavily funded the anti-gay amendment eliminating state/federal rights for gay couples.
On December 1st, bloggers from around the world will unite for World AIDS Day 2008. Worldwide an estimated 33 million people are living with HIV.
World Aids Day is observed every December 1st. The AIDS epidemic has killed more than 25 million people around the world, including many dear and beloved members of our queer community.
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