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God Loves Uganda

God Loves Uganda

The feature length documentary God Loves Uganda is a powerful exploration of the evangelical campaign to change African culture with values imported from America’s Christian Right. The film follows American and Ugandan religious leaders fighting “sexual immorality” and missionaries trying to convince Ugandans to follow

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human

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If you’ve ever wanted a McMansion in the city

Usually these type of homes are relegated to the suburban bastions of Dallas and Houston, but increasingly you’ll find them plopped right alongside classic craftsman and walkups in mature, century-old neighborhoods, much to the chagrin and protest

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Gay couples lobby Congress on immigration reform

For Shirley Tan and Jay Mercado, the debate on comprehensive immigration reform in Congress is a make-or-break moment that will determine whether their family can remain together in the United States. The California couple, among the estimated 36,000 bi-national same-sex couples living in the United

Anita Bonds

Bonds wins D.C. Council race

Incumbent Democrat Anita Bonds won the race for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council in the city’s special election on Tuesday, beating five rivals, including pro-gay Republican Patrick Mara, who drew support from LGBT activists.

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Young & Wild

Seventeen-year-old Daniela is obsessed with sex. But her self-proclaimed “pussy in flames” is in direct conflict with her well-to-do, strict evangelical family in Santiago, Chile. She finds an outlet by detailing her naughty ruminations and exploits on her blog “Young & Wild” to her eager

Rhode Island State Capitol

R.I. Senate committee approves marriage bill

A Rhode Island Senate committee on Tuesday voted to advance a bill that would allow same-sex marriage in the state. The 7-4 vote came a month after the Senate Judiciary Committee held a marathon

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MOON Teapot

Hisao Iwashimizu is that rare breed of craftsman whose skill in his chosen craft is matched by a keen design sensibility. He creates works that while understated and minimalist in form, like many traditional Japanese arts, possess rich textures and and sensuous curves. Design:Hisao Iwashimizu

Whitman Walker Health Clinic

Whitman-Walker urges gay men to get meningitis vaccine

Whitman-Walker Health on Friday urged gay and bisexual men to get vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. The health service provider in their announcement referenced New York state health officials’ recommendations that any gay man or

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