Deal or no deal: Why Ian Thorpe kept quiet
Swimming star contemplated coming out as gay before the Sydney Olympics. He didn’t. Here’s why.

www.theage.com.au/sport/swimming/deal-or-no-deal-why-ian-thorpe-kept-quiet-20140713-3bv2m.html

National Blood Drive Protests Ban on Gay Donors
(NEW YORK) — For the second year in a row, groups held a national blood drive to protest the ban against gay and bisexual men donating blood. Grassroots organizations collaborated Friday to draw attention to the policy and call for change. While the …

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CU-Boulder to offer public health certificate
As global health challenges become increasingly complex, the University of Colorado wants its students to be part of the solution.

www.coloradodaily.com/cu-news/ci_26133657/cu-boulder-offer-public-health-certificate

Olympic Swimmer Ian Thorpe Comes Out: 'I'm Comfortable Saying I'm a Gay Man'
Ian Thorpe has come out as a gay man. The 31-year-old Australian Olympian opened up about his sexuality during an interview with Channel 10‘s Michael Parkinson (via AP). “I’ve thought about this for a long time. I’m not straight,” Ian said.

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Obama may hold fix to flood of immigrant kids
Two key lawmakers say President Barack Obama can alleviate a growing humanitarian crisis involving tens of thousands of child immigrants without waiting for Congress to act.

www.wrcbtv.com/story/26006696/obama-may-hold-fix-to-flood-of-immigrant-kids