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THERE ARE MORE THAN 1 Ju ne 8t h 2 00 8

MILLION GAY AND LESBIAN VETERANS IN
THE UNITED STATES ………………...

 ..............EIGHTY-FOUR PERCENT OF
LGBT STUDENTS REPORT BEING
VERBALLY HARASSED – NAME CALLING,
THREATS, ETC. – AT
SCHOOL……………………

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 The federal government could
save more than $1 billion a
year by allowing same-sex

Expres
couples to marry………….

SHOWING PRIDE, ANSWERING QUESTIONS, AND

GIVING SUPPORT TO LGBT STUDENTS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can LGBT People Have Families?

We are normally an in-school ‘zine that supports LGBT students. But,
Yes! In fact, According to the 2000
since it is the summer, we have decided to expand our range and go Census, more than 1 million children –
out into the big world! probably many more – are being raised
by same-sex couples nationwide. The
American Psychological Association and

California Legalizes other major medical and scientific

researchers have stated that children of
gay and lesbian parents are as mentally

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healthy as children raised by straight
parents.
• Can LGBT People Be Changed?
No scientifically valid evidence exists
Though I know you all must have heard about this, it is still my duty to report that shows that people can change their
on it. Thursday, May 15th California finally legalized gay marriage! In a 4-3 sexual orientation, although some
120page ruling California’s high court declared that sexual orientation, like people do repress it. The most reputable
medical and psychotherapeutic groups
race or gender, does not mean your legal rights can be withheld. "We therefore
say you should not try to change your
conclude that in view of the substance and significance of the fundamental sexual orientation as the process can
constitutional right to form a family relationship, the California Constitution actually be damaging.
properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right to all
Californians, whether gay or heterosexual, and to same-sex couples as well as
to opposite-sex couples," Chief Justice Ronald George wrote for the majority.
Though many, many people rejoiced in the ruling, groups opposing same sex
marriage did not. The Matt Barber, policy director for cultural issues, of the NATIONAL HOTLINES
Concerned Women of America says, “So-called 'same-sex' marriage is The Trevor Helpline
866-4-U-TREVOR
counterfeit marriage. Marriage is, and has always been, between a man and a
woman.” Personally, I think it’s about damn time! What you do with your National Gay & Lesbian Youth Hotline
lover is no one’s business but yours! 800-347-8336

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline

800-246-7743
UPCOMING EVENTS
 June 22, 2008 is the Pride on Safari at the Jax Zoo!
 July 26-27, 2008 is the First Coast Pride Festival! From 12pm to 6pm is a family oriented
outdoor event with food, fun, and games!
 On Saturday, from 6pm to 10pm we have the 5 Points Block Party!
 At 7pm The First Coast Pride Parade, and from 9:30pm to 3am a “high energy diversity
dance party”!