$100 million dollars from a large philanthropy is about to be spent to map the individual genes of 20,000 people in order to find the genetic indicators of schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. These disorders seem to be inherited, but … [Read more...]
Now this is the wrong direction to go in
More than 30 years after outlawing big flashing signs in all but the seediest areas of the city, Boston wants to bring back some glitz to parts of town deemed too dark and staid at night.Saying it wants colorful electronic marquees to … [Read more...]
Byron Rushing files bill legalizing same-sex marriage
MassResistance is reporting that there's a new House bill filed by Rep. Byron Rushing that will actually legalize same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Why is this necessary? What does it say about the legality of same-sex … [Read more...]
Did they really have permit for lite-brite ads
I heard someone say that they they had gotten a permit to put those things up. Is that true?Why did anyone give someone a permit to put ads up anywhere, let alone ads of someone giving us the finger? Not to mention, that look … [Read more...]
Good example of fair use of copyrighted material
What follows is the original text, copied from Google.GayCityNews Volume 75, Number 36 | September 8 - 14, 2005HEALTHScience's Hope of Two Genetic DadsStem cell research could soon enable both partners in gay, lesbian couples to pitch inBy … [Read more...]
Clinton on global warming
It is really amazing how these women are so exclusively focused on developing cleaner and better sources of energy and so opposed to conservation (with the notable exception of lori here) She talked about ethanol as though it was a … [Read more...]
True or False quiz on conception and marriage
1. All marriages have conception rights. T/F2. Not all couples do. T/F3. Couples that don't, are not and cannot get married. T/F4. Genetic Engineering is currently unsafe. T/F5. Same-sex conception requires GE. … [Read more...]
Are pensions for life?
When we elect a representative fresh out of school, do we commit to paying him a yearly pension for the rest of his life? Or does he have to reach a retirement age? What if we elect someone a couple years younger than retirement … [Read more...]
Tax tuition and healthcare
How come we aren't getting 5% of Harvard's tuition and donations? Instead, when a super rich guy spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on his children's tuition, he gets a tax break, we lose revenue! I think if they can afford … [Read more...]
BMG could help same-sex couples nationwide
First of all, take a look at the true reality of same-sex marriages in Massachusetts. How can a marriage that is not recognized by the country or most other states be considered "equal?" Are equal benefits and protections … [Read more...]