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From same-sex marriage to homosexual priests and gay public high schools, Gay Life is your source for information on the hottest topics affecting queers around the world. You can also share your opinion!

Australian Gay Adoption Law in Jeopardy
The federal Government may overturn an Australian Capital Territory law allowing gays to adopt children. See what this means for hopeful gay parents and single heterosexuals.

Retired Army Generals and Coast Guard Admiral Come Out
The revelation of three retired military officers' homosexuality questions the validity and purpose of the United States military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Clinton Denounces 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy
10 years after signing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy into law, former president Bill Clinton announced that "there is no evidence to support a ban on gays in the military," in a written statement to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.

Ban on Gay Blood Donors
Did you know that gay and bisexual men are not allowed to donate blood? Since 1985, the Food & Drug Administration initiated a policy that prohibits any man who has had sex with another man since 1977 to give blood. However, the FDA is considering lifting the ban.

Boy Meets Boy Contestant Discharged From Navy
Bravo's Boy Meets Boy was an unexpected hit throughout the entire United States, but see how one contestant's decision to come out on the gay reality dating show cost him his career.

Gay Public High School Opens!
On Monday, September 8, 2003 Harvey Milk School, the first gay public high school opened it's doors. Read what happened on the first day of school and see how the public rallied around the gay students.

The Harvey Milk School: A Public High School for LGBTQ Youth
In an effort to support and develop the LGBTQ community, The Hetrick-Martin Institute established The Harvey Milk School in New York City to provide a place of education free of harassment and violence. See what affect a public gay high school will have on gay youths.

Openly Gay Bishop
Rev. V. Gene Robinson was elected as the Episcopal church's first gay bishop by a vote of 62-45 despite last minute allegations of inappropriate behavior. The church remains split over his confirmation, but the archbishop of Canterbury gives his full support. You can also support Bishop Robinson by writing the Episcopal Church USA.

Sodomy Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court overrules sodomy laws in America.

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