Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Health Effects of Marijuana

Negative Health Effects Are Numerous Research indicates that THC impairs the body’s immune system from fighting disease, which can cause a wide variety of health problems. One study found that marijuana actually inhibited the disease-preventing actions of key immune cells. … Continue reading

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Survey: Gay Students Bullied

According to a new survey produced by the New York-based Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, the majority of gay students in Minnesota have experienced some form of harassment in school. The data, which was gathered from 181 Minnesota teenagers, … Continue reading

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Rhode Island legislature passes civil union bill

Less than a week after New York became the nation’s sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage, Rhode Island state lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that permits civil unions between gay and lesbian couples. The measure, which … Continue reading

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Pilot Apologizes For Rant Heard Worldwide –

June 28, 2011 To All Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants and all Employees: Because of the impact of my comments, I wanted to communicate with you directly. Please accept my most sincere apology for the inappropriate and disrespectful remarks I made … Continue reading

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Why I’m opposed to straight marriage –

Marriage is a badly bloodied and battered institution. So it’s mind-boggling when people claim that allowing gay Americans to marry will somehow tarnish the sanctity of marriage. Tarnish the sanctity of marriage? Do the names Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John … Continue reading

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Why gays should come out at work –

Most gay people who stay in the closet at work fear what will happen to them if they come out. That fear of being overlooked for promotions and being ostracized by their peers is often not justified, but it nevertheless … Continue reading

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NV Gov signs two more gender identity anti-discrimination bills into law

Nevada Governor signs two more gender identity anti-discrimination bills into law - Jun 02, 2011 Good news from Nevada!  Yesterday Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, a Republican, signed into law bills prohibiting discrimination in housing (SB368) and public accommodations (SB331) on the basis … Continue reading

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