Saturday, May 12, 2012

Obama’s gay marriage endorsement mobilizes Christian conservatives

http://mobile.washingtonpost.com/c.jsp?item=http%3a%2f%2fwww.washingtonpost.com%2fpolitics%2fobama-gay-marriage-endorsement-mobilizes-christian-conservatives%2f2012%2f05%2f11%2fgIQAT8x5IU_mobile.mobile&cid=578815

Obama Irks US, World Muslims on Gay Marriage - Americas - News - OnIslam.net

http://www.onislam.net/english/news/americas/457039-obama-gay-marriage-irks-us-world-muslims.html

Friday, May 11, 2012

Saudi King Abdullah sacks conservative adviser

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18042467

Article: In Uganda, Gays Face Growing Social, Legal Hostility


In Uganda, Gays Face Growing Social, Legal Hostility
http://video.pbs.org/video/2219876121

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Article: Obama Endorses Gay Marriage: Countries Where LGBT Equality Is Far From Reality React


Obama Endorses Gay Marriage: Countries Where LGBT Equality Is Far From Reality React
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/obama-gay-marriage-countries-reactions_n_1505963.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008&ref=gay-voices

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Article: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay: We Cannot Let Abuses Against LGBT People Stand — VIDEO


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay: We Cannot Let Abuses Against LGBT People Stand — VIDEO
http://www.towleroad.com/2012/05/pillay.html#gay%2Bnews)

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012

AP Mobile: Obama 'disappointed' with NC ban on gay marriage

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Obama 'disappointed' with NC ban on gay marriage

thumbnailWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign says he's "disappointed" with North Carolina's constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Obama campaign spokesman Cameron French said in a Tuesday statement that the ban on same-sex unions is "divisive and discriminatory." French says same-sex couples deserve the same rights and legal protections as straight couples. Obama officials have bee...

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AP Mobile: California may ban gay teen 'conversion' therapy

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California may ban gay teen 'conversion' therapy

thumbnailSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A first-of-its-kind ban on a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay people straight is speeding through the California statehouse. Supporters say the legislation, which passed its final Senate committee Tuesday, is necessary because such treatments are ineffective and harmful. "This therapy can be dangerous," said the bill's author Sen. Ted Lieu. The Torr...

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FDA favors first drug for HIV prevention

FDA favors first drug for HIV prevention

WASHINGTON — A pill that has long been used to treat HIV has moved one step closer to becoming the first drug approved to prevent healthy people from becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS.
Read the entire story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/positive-fda-review-may-clear-path-for-first-drug-approved-to-prevent-hiv-infection/2012/05/08/gIQAMa9fAU_story.html&wpmk=MK0000200