gays

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Gays and mental health

fighting depression, saying no to suicide
2011
Examines the prevalence of mental illness among gay individuals, and discusses how readers can reduce or eliminate threats that would cause a homosexual person to become depressed and suicidal.

Travels in a gay nation

portraits of LGBTQ Americans
2010
A collection of forty-one interviews between the author and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community, including David Sedaris and George Takei, as well as some of the lesser-known, like Beth Clayton and Patricia Racette, two opera sopranos and lovers.

Homosexuality around the world

safe havens, cultural challenges
2011
Examines the experiences of gay people from around the world, discussing cultural challenges and the places where gay marriage and their choices are accepted.

Gay believers

homosexuality and religion
2011
Examines Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu views of homosexuality, and discusses ways in which gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals deal with issues regarding religion.

Gay and lesbian role models

2011
Examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender--LGBS--individuals from around the world, discussing the importance of role models such as the late politician Harvey Milk, Congressman Barney Frank, comedian Ellen DeGeneres, and others.

Being gay, staying healthy

2011
Examines the experiences of gay men and women from around the world, discussing health concerns such as AIDS, teen pregnancy, self-esteem, sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and other related topics.

Friendship, dating, and relationships

2010
Explores GLBT teens' relationships with themselves, their friends, and the people they date. Issues such as getting over a breakup, dating and online safety, safe sex, and coming out to one's friends are presented in a comprehensive, engaging manner.

Gay America

struggle for equality
2008
An examination of gay and lesbian life in the United States since the colonial period that discusses the Kinsey study, the McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950s, the Beat generation, gay marriage, and other related topics.

Hate groups

opposing viewpoints
2004
Provides an overview of the many opinions and issues surrounding hate groups, their beliefs, and actions.

Homosexuality

2008
Contains eighteen articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to homosexuality, discussing whether homosexuality is a moral issue, the rights of gay people, and gay marriage.

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