Exodus: Live Out Loud

Governor of Maine Signs Gay Rights Bill

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Gay_Rights.html

By GLENN ADAMS
Associated Press Writer
March 31, 2005 - 8:47 p.m.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci on Thursday signed legislation that protects gays and lesbians from discrimination. Within hours, a religious group launched a campaign to overturn the new law.

Rare disease now affecting homosexual men

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12712781-38200,00.html

From correspondents in Paris

March 31, 2005

From: Agence France-Presse

A RARE rare venereal disease, a bacterial infection of the anus and genitalia, is now "a significant" problem European homosexual men, a specialist journal has reported.

The disease, Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), is caused by an invasive strain of chlamydia.

Previously known only as a rare disease in poor countries, LGV was first reported in Europe in 2003, when an outbreak was detected among 100 gay men in Rotterdam, the April issue of Sexually Transmitted Infections  reported.

But LGV was now "a signficant problem" among homosexuals in Europe, the journal reported.

Outbreaks have occurred in Belgium, Germany, France and Sweden

Religious leaders: No 'gay pride' in holy city

http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43567

FROM WND'S JERUSALEM BUREAU
Rare gathering of Christian, Jewish, Muslim figures blasts homosexual event

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Posted: March 31, 2005
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Aaron Klein
© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

JERUSALEM – Senior Christian, Jewish and Muslims leaders blasted a world homosexual event scheduled to be held in Jerusalem this summer in a rare gathering here yesterday of senior figures from all three major faiths.

Dear Abby - Here's Some Advice

http://www.drthrockmorton.com/article.asp?id=137

Dear Abby - Here's Some Advice

Warren Throckmorton, PhD
March 30, 2004

Recently, Dear Abby posted a letter from a mother whose 14 year old daughter disclosed that she was attracted to girls. Thinking this made her a lesbian, the girl was not shy about telling people about her feelings. The mother wrote to Abby: “I keep trying to make her understand that this is HER business, and it's not something she should make public.” And the mom asked, “Am I wrong in telling her that?”

Christian Candidate Criticized for 'Coming Out of the Closet'

http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/3/292005c.asp

By Jim Brown and Jody Brown
March 29, 2005

(AgapePress) - An Illinois pro-family activist says the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is attempting to intimidate a Christian school board candidate because she has vowed to oppose the promotion of homosexuality in schools.

The ADL recently sent a letter to Leslie Pinney, urging the Christian women to "refrain from political appeals based on religious faith." Pinney, a candidate for the District 214 school board in Arlington Heights, had informed local pastors her decision-making while on the board would be based on her Christian beliefs. In a letter to the pastors, she asked for support as a "Christian engaging the culture."

'Day of Truth' provides response to homosexual-themed day

http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=20459

Mar 29, 2005
By Michael Foust

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The "Day of Silence" -- the annual homosexual-themed day involving thousands of public school and college students nationwide -- will have a Christian counterpart this year.

The "Day of Truth" will serve as a counterpart to the "Day of Silence," allowing Christian students to take a stand for their beliefs. It will take place April 14, one day after the Day of Silence.

A New Word, A New Day

http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=139231&source=r_health

Where 'gay marriage' is leading us

'HETERONORMATIVE": There's a word to add to your vocabulary. Very, very soon you'll be hearing it a lot.

On February 26, Jada Pinkett Smith, wife of Hollywood star Will Smith, sparked a fierce little controversy at Harvard after receiving an award. In her thank-you speech, Pinkett Smith told the story of her life. She described how she had grown up as the child of two teenage heroin addicts and overcome adversity to build a successful career and a happy marriage. She concluded:

"Women, you can have it all-a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career. They say you gotta choose. Nah, nah, nah. We are a new generation of women. We got to set a new standard of rules around here. You can do whatever it is you want. All you have to do is want it."

What could possibly be offensive about this message?

Calif. Judge Stays Pro - Gay Marriage Ruling

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-BRF-Gay-Marriage.html

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: March 30, 2005
Filed at 8:06 p.m. ET

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The California judge who ruled that gay couples should be allowed to marry stayed his decision Wednesday pending the outcome of anticipated appeals.

Clerics of 3 Faiths Protest Gay Festival Planned for Jerusalem

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/31/international/worldspecial/31gay.html?ex=1269925200&en=194621e128746bbc&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN and GREG MYRE
Published: March 31, 2005

International gay leaders are planning a 10-day WorldPride festival and parade in Jerusalem in August, saying they want to make a statement about tolerance and diversity in the Holy City, home to three great religious traditions.

'Anti-gay' students must keep quiet

http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43526

BRAVE NEW SCHOOLS
Lawsuit filed against district's 'diversity training'

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Posted: March 29, 2005
1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

In its mandatory "diversity training" classes, a school district has instructed students who believe homosexual behavior is wrong to keep their opinions to themselves, prompting a federal lawsuit.