Contact 60 Minutes
I didn't get to see Sunday's 60 Minutes, but I know that many people are upset about the show. For anyone looking for contact info, Jen Burke forwarded the following to me: 60 Minutes 524 West 57th St. New York,…
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Gay Professor Threatened Twice Since 2004
Patrick Chapman, a South Puget Sound Community College professor, has received two anonymous death threats in the last two years: a written threat in 2004 and a voice mail at his home in January (received a few days after The…
Lesley Stahl Reports on the Nature vs Nurture Debate on Tomorrow’s _60 Minutes_
I sure hope she doesn't intend to further spread this information: "Research shows that most children with extreme tendencies toward gender nonconformity grow up to be gay. " "Studies suggest the more older brothers a boy has, the greater chance…
Esera Tuaolo on Being Gay in the NFL
Bay Windows features an interview with Esera Tuaolo, whose new book, "Alone in the Trenches: My Life As A Gay Man in the NFL," was released this week. Tuaolo spent nine years in the National Football League (playing for the…
The Fourth Carnival of Bent Attractions is Up at Transcending Gender!
Jen puts my carnival posts to shame (and I kinda like it) with "The Carnival of Bent Attractions: March, 2006." So go read it. Now. April’s Carnival of Bent Attractions will be hosted by Jay Sennett. Get your submissions in…
Exodus ‘Unhappy’ About Billboard Parody
Exodus International claims blogger Justin Watt violated copyright and trademark laws when he posted an image of a billboard which read "Straight? Unhappy? " on his blog as a parody of their "Gay? Unhappy? " billboard ad campaign. also posted…
Suffolk University Trans Students Will Get Transition Needs Covered
Bay Windows reports trans students at Suffolk University, located in Boston, who are on the university's health plan will soon "receive medical coverage for hormones and psychological treatment related to transitioning." Sharon Yardley, director of Suffolk’s health services, said the…
Alan Cumming’s Character Was Bi?
Gena Hymowech writes in "Where the Gay Boys Are: Our Report Card on Network Television" at : It's March and the current TV season is more than halfway over. So far, there's been: a network sitcom about a gay man…
Committee on Jewish Law and Standards Delays Voting on Gay Issues
I previously posted that the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards was meeting this week and would consider lifting a ban on gay rabbis and same-sex unions here. The two-day meeting ended yesterday and the committee has decided to wait…