Canada's first sex-ed grad school opens at U of T

The University of Toronto will offer Canada's first grad program in sexual diversity studies this fall. Up until now, Canadian universities have only offered undergraduate programs in the discipline, but U of T will...

Study reveals teen self-harm rate

As concern over self-mutilation among Britain's teenagers mounts, a new study shows that across central Scotland, 14 percent of 15 and 16 year olds have engaged in the process."A study has suggested that up to 14% of 15 and 16-year-olds across central Scotland have...

Teenage ninja causes lock-down in 5 schools

This story cracks me up. A camp counselor on his way to a costume-themed party caused a lock-down at 5 public schools in Barnegat, NJ.  A local librarian called police reporting that there was a man dressed as a...

"Big-Brother Effect" or Biological Error?

According to University of Toronto Ray Blanchard, considered an expert on the "big-brother effect", a man's chances of being gay will increase 33% if he has an older brother.  Not quite alarming as it sounds,...

Gay marriage ban overturned in Calif.

A huge victory for the gay rights movement today. " SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage...

At INDY, "Rookies" Get Their Day In The Sun :: The EDJE

"Mario discusses strategy with team member after the #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM Dallara has the updated wishbone parts installed. Mario and the rest of the PCM team feel upbeat about being able to get out onto the...

Record Number Of Schools Observe Day Of Silence

This year's 'day of silence,' in which high school students across teh country refrain from speaking to protest harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students, attracted a record number of...

Ancient coins unearthed in Quang Tri, Vietnam

"The central province of Quang Tri’s museum is to receive 34kg of ancient coins from a local resident in Dong Ha Town.The ancient coins were unearthed by a man in Ha Tay village while he was scavenging for...

Stop the Bullies in New York State Schools

New York State Senate, controlled by right-wing Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno (pictured), refuses to act on Senate Bill S 1925-2003, "Dignity For All Students Act" (DASA). "Add Art 2...

Brain Dead, Another Child Dies at the Hands of School Violence

"NEW YORK, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten years after Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered because of his sexual orientation, a 15-year-old gay California student is brain dead after...

Nature vs. Nurture: Research & Ideology Clash in Search for Roots of Homosexu...

excerpt from EDGE story by Cody Lyon: Over the years, there have been countless theories and studies seeking to find some sort of biological or genetic factor that might play a role in determining sexual orientation....

Miami bill of rights passes under the radar

"Voters created a new bill of rights in Miami, a new elective office in Miami-Dade County and a new government center in North Bay Village among a smattering of referendums and charter changes on Tuesday's ballot. The bill of rights, which received little attention before the...

Jodie Foster is a lesbian (duh)

For this first time ever, Jodie Foster publicly acknowledged her lesbian life partner of several years, Cydney Bernard. During her speech, Foster also referred to herself as a "gentleman." As recently as a few months...

Military inadvertently recruits gays

 The Military should accept anyone willing to die for their country!That's just my opinion "The Army, Navy and Air Force unwittingly advertised for recruits on a website for gays, who are barred from military...

Ph.D. thesis presentation given in panties

Jhennifer Chowdhury is a doctoral candidate at NYU and has created an immersive video game where players interact with a computer by means of sensors placed in their intimate clothing. The technology has been called techno-dildonics.Wired Magazine made a big deal of it ....

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