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By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide to Gay Life since 2002

Why Gay Men Can't Donate Blood

Friday May 28, 2004
According to the American Red Cross there is a severe blood shortage in the United States and citizens are being asked to donate blood to those in need. But did ... Read More

How To Dissolve a Civil Union

Friday May 28, 2004
Learn how to dissolve a same-sex civil union. What is a civil union? What are the benefits of civil unions?

Connecticut Includes Transgender People in Hate Crime Law

Wednesday May 26, 2004
In a step towards equal protection under the law, Connecticut became the 8th state to protect transgender people against hate crimes. What's the difference between a transgender person, transsexual, transvestite ... Read More

Gay Community Centers State-by-State

Tuesday May 25, 2004
View this state-by-state index of gay and lesbian community centers.

Gay Bear Pride Flags

Monday May 24, 2004
Free images for gay bears, cubs, otters and wolves. These terms are commonly used in the gay "bear" sub-culture. Find out more:What is a bear? What is a cub? What is an ... Read More

Peter Paige as Emmett on Queer as Folk

Friday May 21, 2004
Read the gay celebrity profile of Scott Lowell as Emmett Honeycutt on Showtime's hit gay TV series, Queer as Folk. More gay celebrity profiles!

Top Gay Cities in America

Thursday May 20, 2004
Thinking about relocating or traveling to a gay-friendly city. Here are the top gay cities in America.

Fortune 500 Companies Target Gays

Thursday May 20, 2004
With what's been reported as a $485 billion market with 15 million consumers, companies can no longer afford to ignore gay, lesbian and bisexual buyers. Companies such as Subaru ... Read More

What is Domestic Partnership?

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Confused about the difference between gay marriage, civil unions and domestic partnership? Read the definition of domestic partnership.Benefits of Domestic Partnership

What Are Civil Unions?

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Confused about the difference between gay marriage, civil unions and domestic partnership? Read the definition of civil unions.Benefits of Civil Unions

Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

Wednesday May 19, 2004
In the fight against gay marriage, the proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution called the Federal Marriage Amendment or FMA would take the current Defense of Marriage Act a step ... Read More

Slide Show of Massachusetts Gay Newlyweds

Tuesday May 18, 2004
Share in the joy of hundreds of gay and lesbian couples were legally married in Massachusetts!

Gay Marriage: Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Tuesday May 18, 2004
The Federal Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 or DOMA, signed by former President Bill Clinton, denies federal recognition of gay marriages and gives each state the right to refuse ... Read More

Cherokee Nation and Government Clash Over Gay Marriage

Tuesday May 18, 2004
The landmark gay marriages in Massachusetts on May 17th were only the beginning for same-sex marriage rights in the States. A lesbian couple, both members of the the Cherokee Nation, ... Read More

Was Adolph Hitler Gay?

Monday May 17, 2004
Did you know that the pink triangle, today used as a symbol of gay pride, originated as method of labeling homosexuals in Nazi Germany? Some historians claim that Hitler's persecution ... Read More

First Legal Gay Marriages in U.S.

Monday May 17, 2004
May 17th, 2004 will live in U.S. history books forever. Massachusetts became the first state to legally marry same-sex couples. Thinking about tying the knot, learn how to get married ... Read More

Gay Pride Pictures

Monday May 17, 2004
It's gay pride season. But before you plan your trip to the gay pride nearest you, read up on the history of gay pride and take a peak at these ... Read More

Benefits of Civil Unions, Domestic Partnership & Gay Marriage

Friday May 14, 2004
As the debate over legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples heightens, individual states in the U.S. are considering different types of protection for gay and lesbian couples under the ... Read More

Randy Harrison as Justin on Queer as Folk

Friday May 14, 2004
Read the gay celebrity profile of Randy Harrison as Justin from Showtime's hit gay TV series, Queer as Folk.

Gale Harold as Brian on Queer As Folk

Thursday May 13, 2004
Brian is successful, cute, arrogant, blunt and perhaps the favorite of the Queer as Folk characters. Read the gay celebrity profile of Gale Harold as Brian from Showtime's hit gay ... Read More

Genital and Oral Herpes

Tuesday May 11, 2004
There is currently no cure for genital or oral herpes, which can be transmitted through oral and anal sex. Learn the symptoms of herpes and how to protect yourself.

How A Gay Man Got HIV

Tuesday May 11, 2004
He's a gay man. He practiced safe sex. He got HIV anyway. How did he get the virus? And, what can you learn from it?

Feature Web Site: Gayhealth.com

Monday May 10, 2004
Healthcare is a very personal matter. And in order to create a relationship of trust, we need our healthcare professionals to be aware of our homosexuality and other important ... Read More

Gay Pride Coming Out Story

Saturday May 8, 2004
This 18 year old queer youth leader finds himself in the midst of a colorful gay pride celebration. Read this heart-felt and emotional tale of a gay teen coming out ... Read More

Q Television

Friday May 7, 2004
The gay TV craze continues with the launch of a 24 hour, 7 day a week gay and lesbian TV network called Q Television. Q Television promises to attract a ... Read More

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Friday May 7, 2004
May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. Learn how you can support the prevention of HIV and AIDS.

Guide to Gay Pride

Thursday May 6, 2004
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender people in a growing number of cities and countries around the globe participate in annual parades, festivals and pride events collectively called gay ... Read More

Gay Dance Music Review: DJ Keoki "KeokiClash"

Thursday May 6, 2004
There's a new dance music regime in town! Electroclash is the latest genre of dance music spreading uncontrollably throughout gay dance clubs everywhere. And like with any other dance ... Read More

Is Your Man on The Down Low?

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Do you suspect your boyfriend or husband of being on the down low (or on tha low)? Many men in heterosexual relationships have sex with other men unbeknownst to their ... Read More

Online Dating, Chat & Hookup Tips

Tuesday May 4, 2004
At one time or another gay and bisexual men have turned to the internet to find love or sex. But, as we all know, while anticipating the good we must ... Read More

Gay Immigration Rights

Monday May 3, 2004
What happens when each person in a same-sex relationship is a resident of a different country? Well, in 15 countries throughout the world, by law the foreign partner is granted ... Read More

CD Review: Tony Moran's Party Groove: Winter Party Vol.7

Monday May 3, 2004
Tony Moran's Party Groove: Winter Party Vol.7 by Centaur Music is a must have for all gay dance music fans. Read the review of Tony's latest compilation.

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