Study: Higher Ed No Guarantee of Tolerance

The American Political Science Association took a survey recently among its group members, and found some interesting numbers regarding the LGBT political science educators. Seems quite of few of them are still experiencing some harsh discriminatory attitudes from their co-horts.

Homo Homeowners Have More Bennies in CA

And at the moment, they've actually got more rights than an unmarried hetero couple who are co-owners of a house in California. More legal rights may be on the way. At issue here are the two inescapables: death and taxes. In short, how to make sure the surviving partner doesn't get slammed with various real estate and property taxes should the other half of the couple die.

The Science of Gaydar, Part Two

This time it's chemical! Ah, that moment when your eyes meet over a coffee date and you can barely hear the Uhaul idling outside... No, wait. That other chemistry. The kind that scientists deal with. Hot, steamy amygdala action that says "we're here, we're queer, it's SCIENCE!" The proof is in the petrie dish, and some say it could start a Culture War (tm).

The Science of Gaydar

It's hard to explain "gaydar" to your straight friends. It's not always a fashion or haircuts thing. It's just something you can detech from sometimes really, really subtle clues. Well, with all the research being doing (much of it complete quackery), here's a handy scientific guide to gaydar and how it works.

Are Religious Progressive Voices Silent?

Link Nope, they're just being ignored. When it comes to having a "religious spokesperson" on a talk show, especially when the topic includes homosexuality, too many media outlets think having a conservative voice adequately covers their religious bases.

Obama Holds LGBT Fundraiser

Link Although the media were barred from covering the event, those who attended say the candidate's got a darn good grip on LGBT issues. And they give him points for honesty about what will and won't fly just yet when it comes times to get laws passed.

Report: Life Was Better for Gays Under Saddam

Link Prior to the "big liberation" by US troops, gays and lesbians in Iraq say they weren't out loud and proud -- but they were quietly accepted by society. Since Saddam is gone and chaos is taking over, LGBT Iraqis say they're facing new discrimination and violence.