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FBI: Hate Crime Down in 2007, but Anti-Gay Crime Up

According to this article, overall hate crimes went down about 1% in 2007, compared to 2006. However, there was a 6% increase in Anti-Gay hate crimes. The FBI did not assign a cause for these statistics -- what do you think could be the reason(s)?

Transsexual Gene Link Identified

According to this article, Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male-to-female transsexualism. The study cited in this article showed that male-to-female transsexuals were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene, which may cause weaker testosterone signals.

Biological basis for any aspect of the queer umbrella is a very controversial issue. On one hand, it legitimizes queer identities as something genetic, and therefore not a choice. On the other hand, many people will see a genetic component as a "defect" that could be "fixed." Please share your thoughts on this in our comments...