Penguins December 10, 2007

While studying for my psychology final I came across a section on members of species other than humans being homosexual.  The most touching story would be about two penguins at a zoo.  When penguins pick partners, they are choosing their partners for life.  So when two male penguins chose each other, they encountered the small problem [...]

AIDS/HIV in Brazil December 3, 2007

I was confused when I began to read an article about Brazil’s government planning to install condom dispensers in 100 public schools.  As I continued to read though, I realized that this strategy could actually be quite beneficial to the country.  By teaching people at a younger age that safe sex is very important, they [...]

Thesis statement November 28, 2007

I am having such a hard time writing a thesis statement.  I feel like it interrupts the flow of my paper and just makes it sound too formal.  Personally, I would rather read an informal essay that I can relate to so that’s how i write my papers.  For me to say, “I think gay [...]

Wanda Sykes November 26, 2007

I found this video of Sykes’ take on gay marriage thoroughly entertaining.  She makes valid points while bringing humor to all.  enjoy!
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It’s all about equality November 26, 2007

I really enjoyed reading an article by Ani Arakelian in which she talks about how it’s not about definitions or religion, gay marriage is all about equality.  Same-sex couples do not receive the same benefits as married couples even when joined in a civil union.  It’s honestly a tragedy that they cannot be considered the [...]

Ohio is finally coming around!! November 15, 2007

It seems that certain cities in Ohio such as Toledo and Cleveland Heights are taking measures to allow domestic partner registry.  I thought Ohio would never get to that point.  I know from living there my whole life that it is overwhelming Republican.  Many people are not open to such changes.  I’m just so happy that [...]

Majority Rules? November 13, 2007

I was ecstatic to recently read that in a recent poll, 55% of Americans believe that same-sex unions should have the same rights & priveledges as heterosexual marriages.  I cannot believe that our country has finally come to their senses & sees that gay marriage is really no big deal.  I am honestly at a [...]

AIDS Rates Going Down November 5, 2007

I recently read that AIDS rates in Zimbabwae are decreasing. (read more)  I was so pleased to see this.  The AIDS epidemic is widespread throughout the world and is a terrible, uncurable disease.  The fact that we are actually finding ways to educate the population on safe sex and prevention of AIDS and HIV is [...]

Presidential underdogs manupulizing gay community October 31, 2007

While I was reading about the presidential campaign, I came across a section on the Democratic candidates’ views on same-sex marriage.  I was upset to learn that all of the front-runners support civil unions but not same-sex marriage.  Even further, the one candidate I was starting to really like seems to oppose gays and lesbians [...]

Can sexual orientation be altered?? October 29, 2007

I just read about a study done on nematode worms in which they altered their brains to be attracted to the same sex.  I found this article very interesting.  Now I’m not sure if this can be performed on humans and I’m really not sure if it would be a good thing to have access [...]