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By Claire Gordon , AOL Jobs When New York became the latest state to allow same-sex marriage this summer, thousands rejoiced and thousands did not. But a few town clerks were suddenly faced with an inescapable moral and legal dilemma: They were opposed to gay marriage, but their job now required that they authorize them. This was the predicament […]

The Human Rights Campaign reports, Just  last week, Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern told a talk show host that homosexuality is a bigger threat to the United States than terrorism. Sorry,  WHAT? That’s  right. Kern claimed that because young people learn that “homosexuality is normal and natural” and because they’re “bombarded” with it every day, it is “more dangerous” than terrorist […]

Washington, DC – The AIDS Institute (TAI) is proud to announce that the 4th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) will take place on September 18th. The campaign theme is “Aging is a part of life; HIV doesn’t have to be”. In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report […]

 http://www.TampaBayRedRibbonRun.org   We are proud to share with you Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner’s letter of support for this year’s Tampa Bay Red Ribbon Run. Please join Kevin and hundreds our our community friends by participating in this life saving event. Thank you, Michael Ruppal, Executive Director The AIDS Institute Lorraine Langlois, Executive Director Metro Wellness […]

Washington, DC – September 18, 2011 marks the 4 th annual observance of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day ( NHAAAD) a campaign lead by The AIDS Institute . This year’s theme is “Aging is a part of life; HIV doesn’t have to be.” To date, there are over twenty events occurring in 10 states across the country for individuals to participate on […]

GayWebSource.com – Blog Flash   U.S. In Suburb, Battle Goes Public on Bullying of Gay Students By ERIK ECKHOLM Published: September 13, 2011 A sprawling suburban school system north of Minneapolis is caught in the eye of one of the country’s hottest culture wars: how homosexuality should be discussed in the schools.  Read More..   This is a GayWebSource.com Blog Flash.  It is not available […]

GayWeb Source – Blog Flash U.S. Arthur Evans, Leader in Gay Rights Fight, Dies at 68 By DOUGLAS MARTIN Published: September 14, 2011 Mr. Evans helped form and lead the movement that coalesced after gay people and their supporters protested a 1969 police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village gay bar.  Read More…   This is a GayWebSource.com Blog Flash.  It is not […]

Recently launched, Flying Handbags is a cheeky, brand new gay men only, dating site, with a humorous atmosphere that invites it’s members to flirt outrageously and chat or just find a new friend. The sites humourous approach encourages interaction and allows basic search and initial contact to all who sign up to chat with it’s current […]

  (GayWebSource.com) Washington, DC -The AIDS Institute (TAI) is excited to announce that the social media guide and event evaluation form is available for use for the 4 th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) scheduled for September 18, 2011. The theme for NHAAAD is ” Aging is a part of life; HIV doesn’t have to be” .  TAI and the […]

(GayWebSource.com)  NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2011 – The following is a statement from GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard about the mistrial declared today in the trial against Brandon McInerney, who was 14 when he murdered 15-year-old Lawrence “Larry” King at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, Calif., on Feb. 12, 2008. The jury could not […]

Anchor Bay’s highly anticipated new film, Tanner Hall hits select theatres September 9th. The film staring Rooney Mara, Georgia King, Brie Larson, Amy Ferguson, Tom Everett Scott, Amy Sedaris and Chris Kattan highlights the important message that true friends will accept you for who you are. The film was directed by Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana […]

MIAMI BEACH, FL – August 30, 2011 –  Veteran event director and producer  Paolo Pincente  has been named executive producer of the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade & Festival for 2012, announced Babak Movahedi, president of the Pride Board of Directors.  In his new role, Pincente will help plan and oversee all elements of next year’s Miami Beach Gay […]

LOVE ETC ., Jill Andresevic’s acclaimed multi-character documentary depicting the many stages of modern metropolitan romance, will be distributed by Paladin, it was announced by company president and CEO, Mark Urman.  The film, which is the first production from Jonathan Tisch’s Walnut Hill Media, had its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival last October, where […]

WHO IS THAT MASKED MAN? MIAMI SHORES – August 22, 2011 –  “Masquerade! / Paper faces on parade. / Masquerade! / Hide your face, so the world will never find you!”   These indelible lyrics from “Phantom of the Opera” will be brought to life when Pridelines Youth Services presents its annual fundraising gala, “Masquerade,” Saturday, August 27, beginning […]

 “We Are The Night” –  “Wir Sind Die Nacht” Screening and After Party Fundraiser for the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Sunday, Sept 4, 2011 MIAMI — AUGUST 10, 2011 –  “We are the Night” (“Wir Sind Die Nacht”),  a sexy, suspenseful and adrenaline-pumping vampire film will make its Southeast Regional premiere at a fundraiser for the  Miami Gay & Lesbian Film […]

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2011 Presidential Proclamation–Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Participate in Serious Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Violations and Other Abuses   SUSPENSION OF ENTRY AS IMMIGRANTS AND NONIMMIGRANTS OF PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SERIOUS HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW VIOLATIONS […]

Focus on Gay Men of All Races and Ethnicities Must be Strengthened Washington, DC  – “Today’s announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that new HIV infections in the U.S. remain stable but has increased among gay men and other men who have sex with men, particularly among black gay men, is further evidence that […]

Washington, DC -The AIDS Institute is pleased to announce that the event registration link is active for the 4th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) scheduled for September 18, 2011. The theme for NHAAAD is “Aging is a part of life; HIV doesn’t have to be”. NHAAAD focuses on the challenging issues facing […]

Will Help More Women Learn of Their HIV Status Washington, DC  – In an announcement yesterday by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has accepted the recommendations of a recent report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that private insurers be required to cover annual HIV counseling and screening for sexually active […]

Still Limits ADAP Funding to State with Greatest Need Tampa, FL  – In reaction to concerns raised by The AIDS Institute and members of Florida’s congressional delegation, the State of Florida will now be eligible to receive additional funding to maintain beneficiaries on its struggling AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), but not enough to make a serious reduction […]