LGBT
Educators Challenge Virginity Connotations
Health educators, feminist bloggers, and queer activists gathered at the Rethinking Virginity Conference on Monday to critique American society’s negative portrayal of losing one’s virginity.
Former First Lieutenant Choi Calls for Repeal of DADT
Daniel Choi, a gay rights activist challenging the U.S. Army’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” spoke at the Institute ...
Is Marriage a Right?
Audience members question panelists about policies regarding homosexual marriage in the twenty-first century. The event, entitled "Is Marriage a Right? A Dialogue on Marriage Policies from California to Massachusetts," featured panelists on both sides of the issue, and was hosted by the LGBT and Latter-Day Saints Students Association caucus.
Talk Stresses 'T' in LGBT Movement
Shannon P. Minter discussed “Do Transsexuals Dream of Gay Rights? The Struggle for an Inclusive Queer Movement.”
Sexual Minorities At Higher Risk for PTSD
People of all sexual orientations who have ever had a same-sex sexual partner are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say.
Today in Photos (04/22/2010)
Elizabeth Letein ‘13 and Nancy Chen ‘13 learn how to make balloon animals at Harvard’s brand new charitable clown club, ClassClowns, which met for the first time yesterday evening.
Office of Student Life Develops Gender-Neutral Housing Policy
From choosing blocking groups to navigating the rooming lottery, Harvard housing can be stressful. But the process can cause even more worries for students who feel out of place living with people of the same gender.
Sex Toys Workshop Gets Hands Dirty
Sex educator and sexologist Megan Andelloux led a sex toys workshop last night, which was sponsored by a number of on campus organizations in honor of Gaypril.
Conference Backs Gay Rights
Last night marked the inaugural event of the second annual Gay Rights as Human Rights Conference with a film screening and discussion titled “Queering Development Practice.” Hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School as part of this week’s University-wide recognition of the month of Gaypril, the event addressed LGBT advocacy in developing countries.
LGBT Tutor Organizes Kiss-In
LGBT couples gathered outside the Science Center yesterday to lock lips as a message of LGBT pride and visibility.
Panel Targets LGBT Families
In light of the increasing number of LGBT families, the definition of the family ought to be reevaluated, Family Equality Council Executive Director Jennifer Chrisler said at an LGBT family planning panel yesterday.
Talk Demystifies Bisexuality
The air in the Adams Upper Common Room grew stuffy as more than 50 members of the Harvard community crammed in to attend a discussion on “Scientific and Social Explorations of Bisexuality.”
Drag Night Held at Queen’s Head
People in search of a few beers and some chicken wings were in for a shock if they headed to the Queen’s Head Pub on Saturday evening.
Law Panels Stress LGBT Unity
Law students, legal rights activists, and government officials gathered at Harvard Law School for the fifth annual Harvard Lambda Legal Advocacy Conference.
Minow Joins Protest of ‘Don’t Ask, Don't Tell’
Harvard Law School Dean Martha L. Minow joined four other law school deans in advocating for the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in a letter sent to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees last week.
Treating Transgender Needs
In accordance with the University’s non-discrimination policy, which was modified in 2006 to include gender identity, University Health Services decided to address the medical needs of transgender people with more equitable insurance coverage.
New Policy Covers Transgender Health
Gregory M. Sensing works at the Harvard School of Public Health. He goes to work, he goes home, he decides what to make for dinner and when to do the laundry. But for most of his life, he’s faced a struggle that something internal does not seem quite right.
Penn Launches Outreach Program to LGBT Applicants
In response to Penn's new outreach initiative directed toward LGBT-identified applicants, Harvard admissions staff emphasized providing information without invading students' privacy.