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