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Lemery Reyes

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Lesbian parents raise healthy, happy kids sans father

By Lemery Reyes | June 8, 2010

According to a recent study, children raised by lesbian parents grow up just fine and excel academically.

Democracy & Civics

South Africa braces for possible uptick in human trafficking

By Lemery Reyes | June 2, 2010

As South Africans play host for the 2010 World Cup, they may also inadvertently play host to human traffickers as thousands children are off school for the month-long games.

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The biggest liars in the world are …

By Lemery Reyes | May 25, 2010

According to a recent poll, men are more likely to tell lies than women, and mothers are more likely to be lied to.

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Filipino LGBT makes history

By Lemery Reyes | May 21, 2010

The May 10 Philippines election proved to be another historic moment: the first official LGBT political party on the ballot.

Democracy & Civics

Gay men still criminalized, denied HIV prevention outside U.S.

By Lemery Reyes | May 17, 2010

Ninety percent of gay men in Asia-Pacific countries are criminalized and denied access to HIV prevention and health care because of their sexuality, according to a new report.

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Study: A mother’s voice does wonders for girls

By Lemery Reyes | May 14, 2010

During stressful times, girls might turn to ice cream and chocolates for comfort. But, according to a study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, something else can comfort them during times of stress: their mother’s voice.

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Voters paid to stay away from Philippine elections

By Lemery Reyes | May 10, 2010

A new form of voter fraud was reported in the May 10 Philippine general elections: some qualified voters were paid to not vote.

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