Donations coming from 50 states, 20 other countries
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) | Oct. 27 at 12:04 PM Oct. 27 at 12:04 PM
At least 64,000 people from all 50 states and more than 20 other countries have given money to support or oppose a ban on same-sex marriage in California, reflecting broad interest in a race that some consider second in national importance only to the presidential election.
Ten days before the vote on Proposition 8, campaign finance records show that total contributions for and against the measure have surpassed $60 million, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
That would be a record nationally for a ballot initiative based on a social rather than economic issue, campaign finance experts say. It also eclipses the co ...
Decline driven by race, religion-driven crimes
Oct. 27 at 11:26 AM Oct. 27 at 11:26 AM
Hate crime incidents decreased slightly last year, despite a surge in crimes targeting gays and lesbians.
The FBI reported more than 7,600 hate crime incidents in 2007, down about 1 percent from last year. The decline was driven by decreases in the two largest categories of hate crimes — crimes ...
Doctors had tried to spare patients from side effects of drugs
Oct. 27 at 9:31 AM Oct. 27 at 9:31 AM
People who have AIDS should start drug treatments sooner than current guidelines recommend, a suggestion in a large new study that could change the care of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
The study found that delaying treatment until a patient's immune system is badly damaged nearly doubles the risk of dying in the next few years compared to patients whose treatment started earlier.
Doctors have thought it would be better to spare patients the side effects of AIDS drugs as long as possible.
"The data are rather compelling that the risk of death appears to be higher if you wait than if you treat," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, direct ...
Comedian used anti-gay slur on live television in 2007
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) | Oct. 27 at 8:58 AM Oct. 27 at 8:58 AM
Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago.
Following a news conference in Sydney Friday, Lewis, 82, was asked by a Network Ten national TV reporter for his opinion on the Australian nation sport of cricket.
"Oh, cricket? It's a f-- game. What are you, nuts?" Lewis replied.
The network broadcast the comment in full on its Friday evening news bulletin along with footage of Lewis handling an imagin ...
Justices have not yet been told of requirements
DURHAM, Conn. (AP) | Oct. 27 at 8:56 AM Oct. 27 at 8:56 AM
Connecticut justices of the peace say they're ready to perform gay marriages following a state Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.
Connecticut's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to wed rather than accept a civil union law.
The issue came up over the weekend at the annual conference of justices of the peace at Durham Town Hall.
The president of the Justice of the Peace Association says the organization does not require its members to marry any couple, but they do abide by a code of ethics.
Saul Haffer says i ...
Donations coming from 50 states, 20 other countries
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) | Oct. 27 at 12:04 PM Oct. 27 at 12:04 PM
At least 64,000 people from all 50 states and more than 20 other countries have given money to support or oppose a ban on same-sex marriage in California, reflecting broad interest in a race that some consider second in national importance only to the presidential election.
Ten days before the vote on Proposition 8, campaign finance records show that total contributions for and against the measure have surpassed $60 million, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
That would be a record nationally for a ballot initiative based on a social rather than economic issue, campaign finance experts say. It also eclipses the co ...
Decline driven by race, religion-driven crimes
Oct. 27 at 11:26 AM Oct. 27 at 11:26 AM
Hate crime incidents decreased slightly last year, despite a surge in crimes targeting gays and lesbians.
The FBI reported more than 7,600 hate crime incidents in 2007, down about 1 percent from last year. The decline was driven by decreases in the two largest categories of hate crimes — crimes ...
Doctors had tried to spare patients from side effects of drugs
Oct. 27 at 9:31 AM Oct. 27 at 9:31 AM
People who have AIDS should start drug treatments sooner than current guidelines recommend, a suggestion in a large new study that could change the care of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
The study found that delaying treatment until a patient's immune system is badly damaged nearly doubles the risk of dying in the next few years compared to patients whose treatment started earlier.
Doctors have thought it would be better to spare patients the side effects of AIDS drugs as long as possible.
"The data are rather compelling that the risk of death appears to be higher if you wait than if you treat," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, direct ...
Comedian used anti-gay slur on live television in 2007
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) | Oct. 27 at 8:58 AM Oct. 27 at 8:58 AM
Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago.
Following a news conference in Sydney Friday, Lewis, 82, was asked by a Network Ten national TV reporter for his opinion on the Australian nation sport of cricket.
"Oh, cricket? It's a f-- game. What are you, nuts?" Lewis replied.
The network broadcast the comment in full on its Friday evening news bulletin along with footage of Lewis handling an imagin ...
Justices have not yet been told of requirements
DURHAM, Conn. (AP) | Oct. 27 at 8:56 AM Oct. 27 at 8:56 AM
Connecticut justices of the peace say they're ready to perform gay marriages following a state Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.
Connecticut's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to wed rather than accept a civil union law.
The issue came up over the weekend at the annual conference of justices of the peace at Durham Town Hall.
The president of the Justice of the Peace Association says the organization does not require its members to marry any couple, but they do abide by a code of ethics.
Saul Haffer says i ...
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