New thesis reveals Finnish same-sex relations far more common, accepted prior to World War II

A thesis being funded by the Academy of Finland and to be argued  Jan. 24 at the Department of History of the European University  in Florence, Italy suggests that men engaged in same-sex relations far more frequently and with far less reluctance than originally thought. According to a thesis by Sandra Hagman, “Finnish men were…

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86th Oscars nominations announced

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Actor Chris Hemsworth and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards® today (January 16). Hemsworth and Boone Isaacs announced the nominees at a 5:38 a.m. PT live news conference attended by more than 400 international media representatives.  For a complete list of nominees, visit the official Academy…

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Singer/songwriter Aline Queen embraces the ‘Princess Boy’ culture with new single (VIDEO)

http://youtu.be/QZLn4CN2cj4 NEW YORK, — On the heels of her debut hit “Break Your Heart,” singer/songwriter Aline Queen has released the follow-up single, “Princess Boy” that celebrates adolescent boys exploring their love of dressing as the female gender.  Produced by Brian DeNeeve, guitarist for the band The Wanted, the infectious dance song is available on iTunes and at other digital…

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Lambda Archives elects new officers and welcomes new board members

SAN DIEGO –  At their first meeting of the new year, Jan. 7, Lambda Archives San Diego welcomed in new officers and board members. New elected board officers are Maureen Steiner, president; Cheli Mohamed, vice president; Haydee Sam, treasurer; Chuck Kaminski, secretary. New board members include Drew Ector, Fernando Lopez, Robert Mahlowitz, and Haydee Sam.  They will join existing…

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Deep South city affirms comprehensive LGBT protection

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport City Council has beaten back an attempt to undo a month-old Fairness Ordinance that prohibits discrimination in the public and private sector against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in jobs, housing and public accommodations. PACE (People Acting for Change and Equality) of Shreveport and Forum for Equality, a…

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HRC to take part in MLK Day of Service National Partnership serving LGBT homeless youth

WASHINGTON– The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), is taking part in a national service partnership with organizations across 18 cities to serve LGBT homeless youth for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Officially recognized on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 20), MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national…

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U.S. street preacher arrested over ‘homophobic’ aggravation in Scotland

PERTH, Scotland — A street preacher and U.S. native, Tony Miano, was effectively arrested last week in Scotland after a confrontation ensued over what was deemed ‘homophobic’ aggravation by Scottish officials. According to a report in CharismaNews.com, Miano, a former Los Angeles deputy sheriff, was part of a street preaching team holding a week-long mission. While talking about the nature…

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