Young people in the Australia state of Victoria who suffer bullying because of their sexuality will have a local support network as part of a proposal by the Victorian Greens Party.

Under their plans, support groups should be funded in each of Victoria's 79 local government areas.

Greg Barber, the Greens Education spokesperson said: “Growing up is hard, growing up lesbian, gay, bis...

She recently circumnavigated the globe in a series of exotic ads for Pepsi, but this time Christina Aguilera limited herself to a few days in Europe as she promoted her new album. And the diminutive pop star is keen to show of her latest incarnation as a demure 1920s-style pin-up. Article continues below...

Making an appearance in Paris for a private concert on Monday, the 25-year-old don...

LET THERE BE LIGHT A Catholic couple lights candles during their wedding celebration.

Unlike an entirely civil marriage ceremony, a Catholic ceremony reminds couples that they will lead their lives together in a faith community. Couples pledge themselves to the values of love, permanence and fidelity. These three values are not necessarily reflected in a purely civil ceremony performed at...

n the debate over homosexual marriage, a predominant stereotype holds that there are two distinct and opposing sides. On the side that favors it, of course, are all fair and open-minded people who possess depths of understanding about what enlightened societies should do. On the other are small-minded, backwoods homophobes.

Of course, plenty of evidence exists for the diversity of minds, ...

Dr. Paul J. Dean is the pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Greer, SC, and hosts a daily, live, call-in radio talk show: "Calling for Truth." He serves as the Director of Applied Ministry at the Greenville, SC extension of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a Regional Mentor with the International Association of Biblical Counselors. Paul speaks at several conferences throu...

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CHICAGO - Sweat shimmering across her face, Natalie Matlou stood over her teammates Monday and, in a mix of English and her native Sotho, demanded victory in the first round of the Gay Games.

Her team, South Africa's only black lesbian soccer squad, was tied at the half a...

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CHICAGO - Sweat shimmering across her face, Natalie Matlou stood over her teammates Monday and, in a mix of English and her native Sotho, demanded victory in the first round of the Gay Games.

Her team, South Africa's only black lesbian soccer squad, was tied at the half against a...

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CHICAGO - Sweat shimmering across her face, Natalie Matlou stood over her teammates Monday and, in a mix of English and her native Sotho, demanded victory in the first round of the Gay Games.

Her team, South Africa's only black lesbian soccer squad, was tied at the half against a...

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CHICAGO - Sweat shimmering across her face, Natalie Matlou stood over her teammates Monday and, in a mix of English and her native Sotho, demanded victory in the first round of the Gay Games.

Her team, South Africa's only black lesbian soccer squad, was tied at the half against a...

Back to Home > News > Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 Nation Posted on Wed, Jul. 19, 2006 email this print this

CHICAGO - Sweat shimmering across her face, Natalie Matlou stood over her teammates Monday and, in a mix of English and her native Sotho, demanded victory in the first round of the Gay Games.

Her team, South Africa's only black lesbian soccer squad, was tied at the half against a...