http://blog.glreview.com History, culture, and politics Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:08:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Right-wing newspapers and talk show hosts insist on using the word “homosexual” rather than “gay”—and with good reason, if their goal is to subtly denigrate GLBT people. A new survey showed that the “homo” word carries a much more negative connotation than does the word “gay,” particularly with Democrats. The ... http://blog.glreview.com/2010/06/lose-the-%e2%80%9chomosexual%e2%80%9d/ “And Here's To You...” Meet Iris Robinson, a Member of Parliament in Northern Ireland who's involved in a nasty financial scandal. But first, to appreciate the relevance of this faraway kickback case, consider the following brief exchange between Robinson and a radio interviewer: “Stephen Nolan: Do you think that homosexuality ... http://blog.glreview.com/2010/03/and-heres-to-you/ Okay, famous people shouldn’t be held responsible for the misdeeds of their adult progeny. But what if the parent in question has built his entire career out of thumping this connection between fathers and sons, promoting an agenda of prudery and homophobia—calling it “family values”—on the theory that “the children” ... http://blog.glreview.com/2009/04/exhibit-a/ A brief but intense kafuffle erupted last week over a campaign contribution received by Senator McCain from one of his supporters, culminating in the refund of the $2,300 donation to the contributor. What could cause the campaign to part with precious monies at this crucial time in the fund-raising season? It ... http://blog.glreview.com/2008/08/manhuntnet-has-a-bad-date/ A largescale study conducted in two parts of the world has revealed that roughly one in four heterosexual men have anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The condition is traditionally associated with women, who undergo the familiar “pap smear” to detect its presence, while the incidence in men was assumed to ... http://blog.glreview.com/2008/08/the-hunt-for-anal-vectors/