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United Kingdom to allow non-sexually active gay men to donate blood
British health officials said Sunday that gay men will soon be allowed to donate blood for the first time, provided they are not sexually active.
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Out country singer Chely Wright and fiancée announce wedding date
Out country singer Chely Wright and her fiancée, Lauren Blitzer, an LGBT civil rights activist, have announced their engagement, and plan to marry in Connecticut this summer.
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Congressman asks Obama administration to halt deportation of same-sex spouses
A U.S. congressman from New Jersey has asked the Obama to halt deportation proceedings against the same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens, making the request on behalf of a gay couple who reside in his district.
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Obama nominates lesbian attorney to federal bench in New York district court
The White House announced last week the nomination of former Associate White House Counsel Alison Nathan for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Lame: Blake Shelton’s gay jab at ‘Brokeback’ star Jake Gyllenhaal
Will the lame “Brokeback Mountain” jokes ever cease?
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Lady Gaga’s country version of ‘Born This Way’ to benefit GLSEN
People inside and outside the LGBT community have mixed reactions to La Gaga. But one thing is for certain — no matter what she does, what she wears, what she says or where she goes, one thing remains true -– she’s got our back.
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Archie Comics’ openly gay character gets four issue spin-off
Archie’s first openly gay character Kevin Keller will receive receiving his own run in a four-issue spin-off this June.
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Isle of Man legalizes civil partnerships for same-sex couples
The Isle of Man, a self-governing British dependency, is the newest country to grant same-sex couples the right to civil partnerships.
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Glee’s big gay kiss: ‘Sickening,’ says SNL alum Victoria Jackson
Chris Colfer and Darren Criss locked lips earlier this week, when FOX’s hit series “Glee” consummated the long-running crush between Kurt and Blaine, but not everyone found the episode quite that romantic.
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Anti-gay Canadian florist wants ‘no part’ of same-sex couple’s wedding
A Canadian florist has refused to provide wedding flowers to a same-sex couple, according to the event’s planner, a violation of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act.