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Terrence McNally: 'God Has a Gay Gene'

Health

Largest Study Yet Seeks DNA Clues on Homosexuality

Julio and Mauricio Cabrera are gay brothers who are convinced their sexual orientation is as deeply rooted as their Mexican ancestry. They are among 1,000 pairs of gay brothers taking part in the largest study to date seeking genes that may influence whether people are gay. The Cabreras hope the findings will help silence critics who say homosexuality is an immoral choice. If fresh evidence is found suggesting genes are involved, perhaps homosexuality will be viewed as no different than other genetic traits like height and hair color, said Julio, a student at DePaul University in Chicago.

World

U.S. Anglicans stand behind decision to ordain gay bishop

At this week's meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Nottingham, England, the U.S. Episcopal Church reaffirmed its support for the 2003 ordination of gay bishop Gene Robinson and appealed to the bishops, priests, and laypeople present to not allow the contentious issue to split the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion.

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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, calls out Christian writer for 'anti-queer' op-ed about her

Vivian Wilson is calling out a Christian ex-gay for his transphobic op-ed about her.

Gene Shalit on his gay son

In 1997, NBC movie reviewer Gene Shalit wrote an article for The Advocate titled "For the Love of Pete," about his adult gay son. The opinions he expressed in that piece, reprinted here, don't seem to correspond to his "sexual predator" slur against Brokeback Mountain.

STUDY: More Evidence of 'Gay Gene,' But Not Proof

The new research, looking at gay brothers, indicates genes on certain chromosomes may be linked to homosexuality.

Terrence McNally: 'God Has a Gay Gene'

New Study Disputes 'Gay Gene,' But Doesn't Separate Sex From Identity

People who have one same-sex hook-up are not the same as those who carry a lifetime attraction to members of the same sex, writes Dean Hamer of the National Institutes of Health.

'Science Daily' Reports Almost Half of Straight People Carry a 'Gay Gene'

WATCH: Va. Billboard Proclaims 'Nobody Is Born Gay'

A Richmond billboard purchased by Parents of Ex-Gays and Gays claims that studies of identical twins prove that there is no 'gay gene.'

National Cathedral in D.C. to Perform Same-Sex Weddings

In 2003 the church made history by ordaining its first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson.

Bishop Gene Robinson to Deliver Prayer at Inauguration's Opening Ceremony

Gay Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson has been asked by Obama to deliver the invocation at the inauguration's opening ceremony.

'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Matthew Vines Honors Bishop V. Gene Robinson

For The Advocate's 50th Anniversary, God and the Gay Christian author Matthew Vines honors the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, V. Gene Robinson.

Gay bishop back on the job

Gay Episcopal bishop V. Gene Robinson is back on the job after spending a month receiving treatment for an alcohol problem.

Episcopal bishops to back away from gay-inclusiveness

In the face of international pressure that has only grown since the consecration of gay bishop Gene Robinson (pictured) in 2003, the Episcopal Church is expected to step back from its support of gays and lesbians.

Episcopal leaders issue apology for appointing gay bishop

A key committee of the U.S. Episcopal Church has issued a more strongly worded apology for the consecration of openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson

Robinson redux

Four years after his election as the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson talks about life now, for him and his church.

Largest Study Yet Seeks DNA Clues on Homosexuality

Bishop Robinson treated for alcoholism

In an e-mail written from a treatment center, the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, said he is receiving treatment for alcoholism.

HBO Blames Obama Transition Team for Robinson Blackout

Live from the Lincolm Memorial, it was supposed to be openly gay Rev. V. Gene Robinson -- but HBO didn't air the bishop's prayer. Why? The network says ask Obama's transition team.

Divide and Conquer

The Episcopal Church may have just lost 100,000 members because of its pro-gay stance, but Bishop V. Gene Robinson says the denomination isn't about to waver in its support.

Inclusion of gays on the agenda at Episcopal general convention

The Episcopal Church's general convention opens today in Columbus, Ohio, at which the church's conservative wing will be pushing for repentance over consecrating openly gay bishop Gene Robinson (pictured) three years ago.

2003 Person of the Year: V. Gene Robinson

A look back at The Advocate's first ever interview with openly gay Rev. V. Gene Robinson, who will be delivering the invocation for President-elect Barack Obama this Sunday at a pre-inauguration event at the Lincoln Memorial.

U.S. Anglicans stand behind decision to ordain gay bishop

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gay gene

Vivian Wilson is calling out a Christian ex-gay for his transphobic op-ed about her.

In 1997, NBC movie reviewer Gene Shalit wrote an article for The Advocate titled "For the Love of Pete," about his adult gay son. The opinions he expressed in that piece, reprinted here, don't seem to correspond to his "sexual predator" slur against Brokeback Mountain.

The new research, looking at gay brothers, indicates genes on certain chromosomes may be linked to homosexuality.

People who have one same-sex hook-up are not the same as those who carry a lifetime attraction to members of the same sex, writes Dean Hamer of the National Institutes of Health.

A Richmond billboard purchased by Parents of Ex-Gays and Gays claims that studies of identical twins prove that there is no 'gay gene.'

In 2003 the church made history by ordaining its first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson.

Gay Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson has been asked by Obama to deliver the invocation at the inauguration's opening ceremony.

For The Advocate's 50th Anniversary, God and the Gay Christian author Matthew Vines honors the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, V. Gene Robinson.

Gay Episcopal bishop V. Gene Robinson is back on the job after spending a month receiving treatment for an alcohol problem.

In the face of international pressure that has only grown since the consecration of gay bishop Gene Robinson (pictured) in 2003, the Episcopal Church is expected to step back from its support of gays and lesbians.

A key committee of the U.S. Episcopal Church has issued a more strongly worded apology for the consecration of openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson

Four years after his election as the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson talks about life now, for him and his church.

In an e-mail written from a treatment center, the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, said he is receiving treatment for alcoholism.

Live from the Lincolm Memorial, it was supposed to be openly gay Rev. V. Gene Robinson -- but HBO didn't air the bishop's prayer. Why? The network says ask Obama's transition team.

The Episcopal Church may have just lost 100,000 members because of its pro-gay stance, but Bishop V. Gene Robinson says the denomination isn't about to waver in its support.

The Episcopal Church's general convention opens today in Columbus, Ohio, at which the church's conservative wing will be pushing for repentance over consecrating openly gay bishop Gene Robinson (pictured) three years ago.

A look back at The Advocate's first ever interview with openly gay Rev. V. Gene Robinson, who will be delivering the invocation for President-elect Barack Obama this Sunday at a pre-inauguration event at the Lincoln Memorial.