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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, delivered opening remarks at the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network's sixth annual Respect Awards in New York City on Monday evening. In an appearance marking the first time someone from the presidential or vice presidential area of the Obama-Biden administration addressed a gay organization, she voiced their “commitment” to making schools safe for all students, including LGBT youths.

Associated Press: Cheney on Gay Marriage: 'Freedom for Everyone' Former Vice President Dick Cheney said in a speech at the National Press Club Monday that he supports individual states making the decision as to whether gay couples can marry, and that, "[P]eople ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish [...]" Monday 06.01.09 http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/06/01/us/politics/AP-US-Cheney.htm…

We must make politicians pay a price for homophobic campaigning. North Miami has had one of our state's most LGBT friendly city council's - let's respond to this outrageous ad! Stratton FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW IN NORTH MIAMI AND URGE THEM TO VOTE TODAY

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world…indeed, it is the only thing that ever has!”- Margaret Mead Are you ready to take a stand for equality? Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Are you ready to learn the organizing skills you need to motivate volunteers and create change?

ATLANTA, Ga. – A prominent professor of Christian ethics has published a favorable review of a gay advocate's book which addresses the harm experienced by gay youth when religion is used to justify prejudice, discrimination and violence toward gay Americans.In his review of Mitchell Gold's book, "CRISIS: 40 Stories About The Personal, Social and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay In America, " Dr. David P. Gushee of Atlanta, Ga., suggests Christians should ask forgiveness for the harm that they have caused to their gay and lesbian neighbors.

Frank Schaeffer: How I (and Other "Pro-Life" Leaders) Contributed to Dr. Tiller's Murder The murder of pro-choice medical provider Dr. George Tiller outside his Witchita Church by an anti-choice extremist, prompted this article from a former far right extremist.

Equality Florida Intern Edward rallies the crowd: Twenty feet away and decked out in a colorful tie-dye shirt, Florida State University junior Edward Marti-Kreng led the demonstrators in a chant with his tiny Yorkshire terrier, “Arjay,” strapped across his chest.“What do we want?” Marti-Kreng shouted into a bullhorn.“Equality!”“When do we want it?”“Now!”

Here is one of the conclusions of a report that claimed a student who committed suicide was not bullied.

Video of Prop 8 LGBT protest in Pinellas: “Am I not a citizen?” | The Political Whore More interviews after the break.

At a recent speaking engagement, I asked a group of people what the world would be like if from the day they were born prejudice had never touched their lives. No homophobic bullying in school. Supportive families at homes No trans-bashing humor on TV.

David Hyde Pierce On His Marriage, Prop 8 Anger (VIDEO) Great quote from Frasier's younger brother--- "Can you imagine if you're married the people in your state getting together and saying, no you're not... It was a very angry-making decision... It's none of your business."

Who knew? The lead singer from Matchbox Twenty calls himself "a straight man, with a big gay chip on my shoulder" and says it better than most in this HuffPost column on Marriage Equality:

Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question

Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question

Just moments ago, the California Supreme Court issued a decision upholding Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment prohibiting the freedom to marry for same-gender couples. Click here to see more on the ruling.

Monday, May 26, 2009 CONTACT: Eric Wingerter, (202) 243-9995 Washington—The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Bar Association, the nation’s leading association of LGBT legal professionals, today issued a statement on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Just this week the White House emphasized Obama’s determination to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning gays from serving openly in the military, and on This Week George Stephanopoulos gets his chief military adviser, Admiral Mike Mullen, to chime in on the matter…sort of: He will comply with the law.

Op-Ed Columnist - La Cage aux Democrats - NYTimes.com Worth reading. Here's a telling excerpt: