Born Gay ProCon.org presents facts, studies, theories, and pro and con statements on questions related to the origins of sexual orientation and the nature vs. nurture debate. For the best overview of this website, start with the four boxes below: 1-Minute Overview, expert responses to our core question "Is sexual orientation determined at birth?," Top 10 Pros and Cons, and fun facts in Did You Know?
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11/6/2009 - UPDATED: How 728 Schools Are Using ProCon.org – ProCon.org is now used by schools in all 50 US states (North Dakota just added) and 17 countries (Sweden and Macedonia just added). 119 elementary and middle schools, 282 high schools, and 327 colleges and universities use the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.
11/5/2009 - UPDATED: Same-Sex Marriage Timeline: Maine becomes the 31st US state to reject same-sex marriage at the ballot box. It remains legal in five states (CT, IA, MA, NH, VT).
11/4/2009 - NEW: ProCon.org Volunteers & Interns - See the latest volunteer research opportunities at ProCon.org along with profiles of our talented and hard working senior interns, interns, and volunteers.
10/28/2009 - NEW: Survey for High School Students Only – If you’re in high school, please take our 10 question survey about ProCon.org, critical thinking, and you.
10/28/2009 - UPDATED: Should hate crime legislation include sexual orientation? - Today President Obama signed into law the first federal law that includes protection for victims of sexual orientation related hate crimes. Read pro and con arguments on whether such legislation should have been passed.
