In Gay Candidates Get Support That Causes May Not, read about how gay candidates have made strides in the last election cycle and why being out and proud has been one of the most integral components to shifting societal attitudes over the past decade.

But, I wonder - is it really ...

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This article in the NY Times on Osteoporosis and bone health asks the following question, which has been debated lately:

At which point should those with low bone mass density get treated with medication to prevent fractures?

The article states that 1 out of every 2 Caucasian women will experience ...

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Herminio Rodriguez first noticed the I AM GAY billboard on the corner of Alexander and Main streets while driving downtown with his father. It was his father who noticed the billboard first, and pointed it out to him.

To Herminio's surprise, his father voiced a very positive and supportive ...

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Health-related goals are popular among people with New Year's resolutions. Some of the most common goals at the turn of the calendar have often been related to losing weight, exercise, quitting smoking or drinking, and maintaining better relationships.

But the path to a sounder mind and body isn't ...

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Rachel Maddow confronts ex-gay author and leader of The International Healing Foundation, Richard Cohen, about the misinformation in and overall message of his new book, Coming Out Straight, in which he claims that 'homosexuality' is caused by a collection of factors and that "unwanted same-sex attractions" can be treated. Watch ...

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Okay, so it's definitely been a lot longer than I promised in On the Bright Side, where I said I'd try to post everyday about something that I'm grateful for. But nonetheless, here it is...

In light of the vote on marriage last week in the New ...

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I got this list from the HRC (Human Rights Campaign). Find your senator to see how they voted.

    Eric Adams (D) — YES 
    Joseph Addabbo (D) — NO
    James Alesi (R) — NO
    Darrel Aubertine (D) — NO
    John Bonacic (R) — NO
    Neil Breslin (D) — YES
    John DeFrancisco (R) — NO
    Ruben Diaz (D) — NO ...

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The New York State Senate voted against marriage equality for same-sex couples yesterday afternoon, 38 to 24. All of Rochester's senators: Jim Alesi, George Maziarz, Mike Nozzolio, and Joe Robach voted no.

How does that make you feel?

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Today the NYS Senate voted against the marriage equality bill, legislation that would have given lesbian and gay couples the right to marry in New York State.  Read more in the NY Times, the Empire State Pride Agenda and The New York Civil Liberties Union.

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The NYS Senate is debating the marriage bill right now, and will vote on it today.  To watch the Senate proceedings live, click here.

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