Out of the Shadows Into the Light Summit to Deal with Church and Gay and Lesbian Topics

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A first-of-its-kind summit titled “Out of the Shadows Into the Light” is being held to allow clergy and church laypeople to have an open dialogue about gay and lesbian topics within the context of the church. Featuring known and respected academics from throughout the U.S., the summit will include a unique combination of presentations and […]

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Michele Fletcher Richardson Touts Prayer as Major Strategy for Winning War in Iraq

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According to Michele Fletcher Richardson, the way to win the Iraq War is through prayer. “The United States is playing David to the Middle East’s Goliath,” says Richardson. “This is a holy war and it does have eternal implications, so strategy about the United States’ role must come, in large part, from a dynamic prayer

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Credit Scores Used to Deny African-Americans Access to Financial Services

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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has released the disturbing results of a study conducted by the University of Denver Center for African American Policy demonstrating that credit scores are being used to deny African-Americans and other minorities access to credit and financial services.

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Former US Surgeons General Koop and Carmona to Speak on Public Health and Politics

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Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, will speak on “Plagues, Prevention, Preparedness and Politics: The Life of the Surgeon General” at the annual “Anchor and Caduceus” Dinner on Friday, January 12th, 2007 at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th and K Streets, NW in Washington, DC. Dr. Carmona will deliver the

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American Jewish Committee Remembers President Gerald Ford

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Here’s copy from yesterday’s press release from the American Jewish Committee regarding Gerald Ford’s death: On this National Day of Mourning for President Gerald Ford, the American Jewish Committee remembers with deep respect and appreciation the 38th President of the United States. We recall his lifelong devotion to our nation, including his distinguished wartime record

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Survey Says Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals Lead in Usage of Online Social Networks

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According to a recent national survey conducted by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs Communications, more online gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) individuals use social networks Friendster and MySpace per week compared to online heterosexuals. Other well-known websites such as YouTube, Craigslist and personal web logs also were found to be more popular among GLB individuals.

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