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Apple flip-flops on gay kiss censorship
Apple officials are so determined to keep porn off your iPad, they censored a graphic novel based on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest." And now, they've changed their minds about it.
Illinois State Treasurer Giannoulias extends same-sex benefits
Democratic Illinois Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias has signed an executive order extending family-leave benefits to gay and lesbian workers at the state treasurer's office, where he is currently the boss.
Two Marines arrested in Georgia after beating gay man
Second day of Milwaukee PrideFest smashes attendance records
Mayor calls gay soldiers 'lacy-drawered, limp-wristed'
The Mayor of Yuma, Ariz., has apologized for a Memorial Day speech during which he slammed gay troops as "a bunch of lacy-drawered, limp-wristed people."
Milwaukee PrideFest opens with laughter and high numbers
Chicago-area hate group recruiting youth to fight 'gay agenda'
Ban on gay blood donors upheld
A federal health advisory panel has voted to continue banning gay men from donating blood.
Log Cabin Republicans to hold tea bag toss at Pride
Pentecostal and evangelical churches performing exorcisms on gays
Pentecostal and evangelical churches across the country are performing exorcism rites on gays and lesbians to rid them of their demons.
Blackhawks fans celebrate Stanley Cup victory
Granny charged after harassing gay neighbor
An 81-year-old woman in Florida is facing charges after she allegedly harassed a neighbor and the neighbor's son, who is gay.
Church fined for paperwork issue in anti-gay fight
The Mormon Church has agreed to pay a $5,539 fine to the state of California for failing to file the proper paperwork during an anti-gay fight two years ago.
Ronnie Kroell's naked Playgirl photos are here
Christian Newswire: Idol ratings tanked because of Ellen's 'lesbian activism'
It turns out that the real reason why "American Idol"'s ratings were soft this season was not because the show is in its ninth season, or because there were not any truly stand-out singers. A Christian news service says
Democratic chairman of House Armed Services Committee opposed to DADT repeal
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Missouri), the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is opposed to repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" because he's worried about children.
Study: Gay men thinner than heterosexuals, lesbian heavier
Malawi gay couple separate after release for jail
Elton John's wedding serenade causes backlash
Oklahoma's first openly transgender candidate runs for state office
MTV's faux lebsians: Sandra Bullock kisses Scarlett Johanssen
Who cares who won at the MTV Movie Awards, let's talk about Sandra Bullock kissing Scarlett Johanssen.
Rep. Quigley and "Hearty Boys" host "Families Valued" dinner
Milwaukee PrideFest lines up laughs and legends, opens Friday
Milwaukee PrideFest starring Kathy Griffin, Patti LaBelle and Joan Rivers, this weekend along Milwaukee's lakefront