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FBI Now Protecting Country’s First Gay Episcopal Bishop

HeadlineOct 28, 2003

The country’s first openly gay Episcopal bishop is now under round the clock FBI protection because his life has been repeatedly threatened. The priest, Gene Robinson, is to be formally installed as Bishop of New Hampshire on Sunday. Robinson recently canceled a planned trip to a gay Christian conference in England in part due to security concerns. FDA Warns Doctors Over Giving Youths Antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday issued a public health advisory warning doctors to be careful in prescribing antidepressant drugs to youth. The agency noted that antidepressants may be leading to increases in suicidal behavior among young people.

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