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Ramon's Gay Life Blog June 2006 Archive

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

Pentagon Corrects Documents Listing Homosexuality as Disorder

Friday June 30, 2006
"Homosexuality should not have been characterized as a mental disorder in an appendix of a procedural instruction," Defense Department spokesman Lt. Col. Jeremy Martin told the Associated Press in response ... Read More

Should Gays Be Allowed to Discriminate?

Thursday June 29, 2006
South Africa's Commission on Gender Equality has made a landmark decision that puts South Africa on the gay rights forefront again. A pair of exclusively gay guest houses in Cape ... Read More

Emil Wilbekin's Gay Vibe

Wednesday June 28, 2006
Emil Wilbekin has an impressive resume that includes a former award-winning position as editor-in-chief of Vibe Magazine, vice-president of brand development for fashion brand Marc Ecko, and one of the ... Read More

Today in Gay History: Stonewall Riots

Tuesday June 27, 2006
On June 27, 1969, New York's Greenwich Village saw the beginning of the gay rights movement. Gay bar patrons fed up with harassment from police began a riot, which is ... Read More

Review: Fabulous and Gay Pet Shampoo

Tuesday June 27, 2006
Every fabulous and gay pet owner needs a good product for his fabulous and gay-owned pet. Many years ago, Grayson Fairbanks, Inc. took the word "fag" and turned it into ... Read More

Does He Really Care?

Monday June 26, 2006
I've dated my fair share of men who've resorted to just about anything to get the grand prize. And I'm not alone with my experiences. I've listened to many of ... Read More

How Gay is Superman?

Sunday June 25, 2006
Is it possible everyone's favorite Man of Steel is gay? Queer speculation of celebs (fiction or real) is always a hot topic. However, I beg the question: Who's spreading the ... Read More

Homosexuality Still Mental Disorder According to Pentagon

Thursday June 22, 2006
In 1973, the American Psychological Association removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; however the Defense Department still lists it ... Read More

Europride Already Underway

Wednesday June 21, 2006
Europride is one of the largest pride events in the world. At its peak, the international event attracted over 1 million people. Europride 2006 is already underway in London (the ... Read More

Get to Gay Chicago!

Tuesday June 20, 2006
Oprah isn't the only reason gay men flock to Chicago. In addition to the magnificent scenery (and I'm not talking about The Mile), gay-friendly Chicago has an endless number of ... Read More

Gay Iraq Hostage To Be Honored

Monday June 19, 2006
In November 2005, Canadian activist James Loney traveled to Iraq as a member of the Christian Peacemakers Team (CPT). What started as hope for peace ended in a captive nightmare. ... Read More

A Tribute to Gay Fathers

Saturday June 17, 2006
Father's Day is an opportunity to share love and acceptance. For the fathers of gay kids, begin or solidify acceptance this holiday. For gay dads, continue to share your love. ... Read More

Balancing Power in Relationships

Friday June 16, 2006
There are many reasons why relationships don't last. When we put the brakes on in the beginning, it's often due to the push-pull of power. Or when one person gets ... Read More

Inside the Real Gay Mafia

Thursday June 15, 2006
I have to admit, when I first read reports of the gay mafia I couldn't help but picture a bunch of wise guys in Versace jump suits sipping pinot in ... Read More

Family Background of Gay Men

Wednesday June 14, 2006
I'm the only gay person in my immediate family, but I know of many gay men who have gay brothers or sisters. In college I actually dated a set of ... Read More

Mature Gays Find Solace in Gay Nursing Homes

Monday June 12, 2006
Most gays hope to find peace and serenity during their older days, but for some glbt seniors discrimination is alive and well in none other than their assisted-living facilities. Partners ... Read More

Transgender Blogs You Must Read

Saturday June 10, 2006
Life as a transgender or intersex person is a unique experience. Most of our exposure to the trans culture is through drag shows, but these individuals have lives outside of ... Read More

Living in a Trinogamous Relationship

Friday June 9, 2006
Committed relationships with multiple people may seem rare, but they're more common than you may think. Find out what it means to be in a trinogamous relationship and ... Read More

HIV/AIDS Hotlines

Thursday June 8, 2006
Living with HIV and need someone to talk to? Think you've been exposed to HIV and not sure where to turn? Not sure where to get tested? Lost your insurance ... Read More

Batwoman's a Lesbian, But She's Not the Only Gay One...

Wednesday June 7, 2006
DC Comic superhero Batwoman may be a lesbian and Marvel Comics may have outed Rawhide Kid, but they're not the only gay comic book characters. According to Joe Palmer, editor ... Read More

The Best Bisexual Blogs

Tuesday June 6, 2006
There are times when I envy my bisexual friends. The bisexual people I know seem so much more in touch with their sexuality. Perhaps it's because a bi man's ... Read More

June 5, 1981- The Birthday of HIV

Sunday June 4, 2006
Happy birthday HIV/AIDS... may this be your last! At the mature age of 25, HIV has infected over 40 million and continues to elude a cure. Did you know June ... Read More

Too Soon for 'I Love You'

Saturday June 3, 2006
Love is a powerful word that can make or break a relationship. The simple four letter word is the most powerful card we have in our hand of romance. Playing ... Read More

Four Reasons to Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment

Friday June 2, 2006
More Americans support gay marriage than ever before. A March 2006 Pew Research poll showed that Americans that oppose same-sex marriage fell from 61% in March of 2004 to ... Read More

Gay Pride Month TV

Thursday June 1, 2006
June is Pride Month and this is your source for gay pride month TV. GLAAD has compiled a list of this month's hottest gay shows on gay-friendly networks. Keep the ... Read More
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