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Gay Vet Publishes First African-American Iraq War Memoir

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In “Closets, Combat and Coming Out,” the first gay Iraq war memoir published post-DADT repeal – and the first Iraq war memoir written by an African-American, period – author and activist* Rob Smith comes to terms with his sexuality against the backdrop of the hyper-masculine and hyper-homophobic U.S. Army.
After surviving the notoriously brutal Infantry Basic Training as a chubby, fresh-off-the bus, 17-year-old, Smith is… Read the rest

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Gay Vet Publishes First African-American Iraq War Memoir

(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by mysocalledgaylife.com

In “Closets, Combat and Coming Out,” the first gay Iraq war memoir published post-DADT repeal – and the first Iraq war memoir written by an African-American, period – author and activist* Rob Smith comes to terms with his sexuality against the backdrop of the hyper-masculine and hyper-homophobic U.S. Army.
After surviving the notoriously brutal Infantry Basic Training as a chubby, fresh-off-the bus, 17-year-old, Smith is… Read the rest

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NJ Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Transgender Rights Bill

(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed today a bill that would have made it easier for transgender residents to obtain an amended birth certificate. The legislation, which passed the state legislature last year, simply would have allowed transgender residents to change the gender marker on their birth certificate by providing an affidavit from a licensed medical professional showing they had undergone medically appropriate treatment. HRC… Read the rest

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Summary of Income Tax Filing Guidance to Same-Sex Couples

(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know This Filing Season
The nonpartisan Tax Foundation has released a comprehensive summary of each state’s guidance to same-sex couples on filing income taxes.
Gay and lesbian couples holding a valid marriage certificate from a state that recognizes same-sex marriage will be able to file a joint federal tax return for tax year 2013. Twenty-two states do not recognize same-sex… Read the rest

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How Health Care Reform Benefits LGBT Americans

(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

For many years, the LGBT community has experienced disparities in the health system as they have been denied the same rights as heterosexual Americans, have been found to have a high percentage of preexisting medical conditions and have experienced difficulty finding affordable health insurance.  Now members of the LGBT community can have a sense of ease, as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and recent Defense… Read the rest

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NEWS: Gays Have Happiest Relationships Thanks To Tea And Cuddles

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New study shows gays and lesbians have happier relationships than straight couples and how a cuppa tea keeps the love on track rather than a tropical holiday or diamond encrusted watch.
By Newsdesk | 14th January 2014 

Over 5,000 people have revealed how they are keeping their relationships on track, despite what life may throw at them, as part of a major two-year study into… Read the rest

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Footballer: Liam Davis Comes Out As Gay

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Liam Davis the highest profile footballer to date, has come out in a newspaper interview.
by Newsdesk | 14th January 2014

• Liam Davis is a midfielder for Gainsborough Trinity• Is the highest profile out player in Football• Came out in the Lincolnshire EchoAnother sportsperson has made the leap and come out as gay. Liam Davis is a midfielder for Gainsborough Trinity. Gainsborough Trinity is… Read the rest

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NEWS: Attack At Gay Bar In Brighton

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was glassed in the face in a pub in Brighton.
by Newsdesk | 14th January 2014

The 37-year-old victim, from Brighton, was attacked in the Bulldog Tavern in St James’s Street at about 2.20am on Friday (10 January).He suffered severe cuts to his face and had to have stitches to his cheek and lip.Detectives would like to… Read the rest

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Brazillian Olympic Diving Hopeful Inspired By Tom Daley To Come Out

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Ian Matos has been inspired by Tom Daley’s coming out video to make the leap in telling the world that he is gay.
by Newsdesk | 14th January 2014

• Ian Matos came out in a newspaper interview• Diver was told by friends to stay in the closest until after Rio 2016• Tom Daley’s coming out video inspired the diver to come outAn Olympic diving… Read the rest

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Autopsy: Whitney Houston on Channel 5 Tonight At 10:00PM

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Channel 5 will broadcast a programme tonight on the autopsy of Gay Icon Whitney Houston to discover the reasons for the diva’s death.
by Newsdesk | 14th January 2014

This episode features Whitney Houston, a singer and actress with a once-in-a-generation voice that propelled her into the pop stratosphere. No amount of talent, however, could protect her from the demons that brought about her death… Read the rest

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NEWS: Nigeria Passes Anti-Gay Law

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The president of Nigeria as signed a new bill, shrouded in secrecy that outlaws homosexuality.
By Newsdesk | 14th January 2014

• Law criminalises homosexuality• Punishment includes prison tariff up to 14 years.• Law does not allow gay clubs, associations or organisations.A step in the wrong direction for Nigerian LGBT people, as the Country’s President signs into law a bill that will make being gay… Read the rest

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HOLYFIELD: Being Gay Like Smoking – Still A Choice

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OPINION: Wow, it doesn’t get any better than this – first comparisons to ‘handicap’ people and now smokers.
by Jake Hook | 13th January 2014

The guy doesn’t know when to stop does he?Stop with the comparisons to anyone, we’re people not insurance websites.We don’t need to be fixed.We were were born this way.and some gay people smoke and are disabled…Do those need double or… Read the rest

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Stonewall launches campaign to eradicate workplace homophobia ‘once and for all’

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Stonewall today launches a national campaign to tackle endemic levels of homophobia in Britain’s workplaces. Featuring two people at work, the campaign states clearly that: ‘One is gay. If that bothers people, our work continues’. 
The campaign comes in response to YouGov polling which shows that in the last five years 2.4m people of working age have witnessed verbal homophobic bullying at work. A further… Read the rest

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Shabbat Dinner (award-winning short film)

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If you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a teen coming out and struggling to figure out who you are, watch this short film that got a standing ovation from the 1,400-seat Castro theater in San Francisco.
Official selection at over 50 Film Festivals Worldwide.
William doesn’t know he’s gay until he meets Virgo at a family dinner. The two teens attempt… Read the rest

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NEWS: New Single Announced For Kylie

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Fans of Kylie, stand ye to attention, as pop’s most purty princess reveals the title of her new single.
by Newsdesk | 13th January 2014

“Into The Blue” will be the first track taken from Kylie’s highly anticipated new album to be released later this year. The song, a euphoric return to the dance-floor after 2012’s, “Abbey Road Sessions”, was written by Kelly Sheehan (Mary… Read the rest

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NEWS: New Single Announced For Kylie

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Fans of Kylie, stand ye to attention, as pop’s most purty princess reveals the title of her new single.
by Newsdesk | 13th January 2014

“Into The Blue” will be the first track taken from Kylie’s highly anticipated new album to be released later this year. The song, a euphoric return to the dance-floor after 2012’s, “Abbey Road Sessions”, was written by Kelly Sheehan (Mary… Read the rest

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TECH REVIEW: iPhone 5s

(GayWebSource.com – Gay Media & Press Network) – Posted by Jake Simpson – TheGayUK.com

So, I managed to get my sweaty little apple-fan fingers on an iPhone 5S for a test drive.
by Chris Jones | 13th January 2014

Its about blinkin’ time too – like a lot of people, my time is nearly here for an upgrade of my handset, the new ones are out and I couldn’t wait. My trusty 4S is on its last legs, scratched… Read the rest

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London Rally To Support Repeal On India’s Gay Sex Ban

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100 protesters – half of them Indian and African – rallied outside the Indian High Commission in London on Saturday 11 January. They were supporting Indian calls for the repeal of Section 377 of the Indian penal code, which criminalises homosexuality with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
by Peter Tatchell Foundation | 13th January 2014

The protest was in solidarity with simultaneous protests in… Read the rest

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COLUMN: Dogging

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The only time I’ve ever contemplated getting myself tattooed was when I owned a dog. I considered having a banner reading: “Never Get Another Dog, Ever”, on my arm. This was in order to remind myself of the total ball ache that pet ownership could bring and stop me in my tracks in moments of temptation.
by Chris Bridges | 12th January 2014

Now, ten… Read the rest

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THE DILEMMAS: Dating Disaster

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This week Barry Heap answers a reader’s worries about the dating scene and fears of being left behind.
by Barry Heap | 12th January 2014

Dear DilemmasI’ve been single for so long and I really hate it. All my friends have partners or are married and I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one without someone. I live in a small town and there… Read the rest

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