Saturday, June 24, 2006

Gay Pride Edition

Threat To Overturn Gay Marriage Law Focus Of Toronto Pride(Toronto, Ontario) Leather-clad dancers and drag queens in full bloom will march to the beat of their own drum Sunday _ even if the federal Conservatives are trying to call the tune.

New HIV Drug Approved(Washington) The Food and Drug Administration has approved Prezista for the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus.

Sox GM May Refuse League Ordered 'Gay Sensitivity' Program(Chicago, Illinois Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen reacted angrily during Friday night's post-game news conference when asked about a report on ESPNdeportes.com that quoted him as saying he would not undergo the sensitivity training that commissioner Bud Selig ordered.

Created Early Gay-Positive Characters TV's Aaron Spelling Dies(Los Angeles, California) Aaron Spelling, the man behind some of television's most successful series has died following a stroke. He was 83.

Prince Disowned For Being Gay(New Delhi) The eldest son and heir of one of India's princely families has been disowned after coming out publicly.

NJ Majority Support For Gay Marriage Remains Strong (Trenton, New Jersey) A new poll shows that support for same-sex marriage remains high in the state. (Trenton, New Jersey) A new poll shows that support for same-sex marriage remains high in the state.

Rainbow Flag Theft Rattles Gay Friendly Church(Wrightstown, Pennsylvania) The Rev. Ginny Miles has one message for whoever stole a Rainbow flag from in front of Penns Park United Methodist Church in Wrightstown: Put it back or I'll put two more flags in its place.

Lesbian Hoops Star Named To All-Decade Team(New York City) Houston Comets forward Sheryl Swoopes has been named to the WNBA's All-Decade Team.

Aviance Unwired For Pride(New York City) Gay singer-performance artist Kevin Aviance returns to hospital Friday to have his broken jaw unwired so that he can appear at this weekend's Pride Day parade.
Earlier:

Law Profs Support Challenge To Georgia Anti-Gay Amendment

7000 Gay Couples Say 'I Do' In UK

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