Petition and also Tom

Hey guys, I’m about to drive to RI from NJ, so I don’t have time to write a full post right now, but I just wanted to send you a couple things!

First off, sign this petition to remove the ban on blood donations from men who have had sex with other men (that is the way it’s worded in the actual ban, btw–it doesn’t specify gay men, exactly. So I guess that’s something, anyway). According to the article and some stats that I will double-check for you in my BIo Sex book later, about 32% of cases of HIV diagnosed in 2008 were done in heterosexuals, and about half of those living with HIV in 2009 were women.

Secondly, Tom is cool and you should read his blog. Especially this one about gay marriage passing in NY. Also, if you feel so inclined, you should watch a couple funny videos from the same cause: this one is called Make Homosexuals Marry (so they can be miserable like the rest of us). And this one has all the arguments against gay marriage, complete with A LOT of f-bombs, but I love this group!!