SLDN Launches Personal DADT Stories Campaign

One of the nation’s largest gays-in-the-military groups has launched a new campaign, aimed at putting a face on the country’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ban on gays serving openly.

GLAAD Blasts Washington Times Anti-ENDA Editorial

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is blasting a right-leaning DC Newspaper for an editorial it ran against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act – titled “Discrimination is necessary.” ENDA would protect employees from being fired based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Constance McMillen Now Seeking Damages, Transfer to New District

The Mississippi lesbian high schooler whose classmates and neighbors sent her to a fake prom earlier this month has asked to transfer from the school – and is now seeking monetary damages for the incident.

Madonna Likes Glee Episode, Trans Do Not

“Brilliant on every level” is how Madonna described last week’s episode of the Fox comedy ‘Glee’, which featured some of the artist’s biggest hits. But some are saying the show’s use of a trans-phobic term crossed the line.

Elderly Gay California Man Sues County, Claiming Abuse

An elderly gay man has filed a lawsuit against Sonoma County, California for forcibly separating him from his partner of 20 years – then selling off both the couple’s possessions. The county says they were trying to protect the man’s partner from him.

California Assembly Kills Resolution Honoring Boy Scouts

For California lawmakers, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and sexual politics are proving to be a volatile mix.

National Day of Silence

Today is the 14th annual Day of Silence around the country – when tens of thousands of students from middle school through college remain silent throughout the day, to raise awareness of anti-gay bullying. The event is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

Most LGBT Americans Unaware of Greater Cancer Risk

New research from the American Cancer Society has found that the vast majority of LGBT Americans don’t know they have a higher risk for certain types of cancer.

Gay Groups Support Proposed Gender Identity Changes in DSM

The American Psychiatric Association has published a list of proposed revisions to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, known as the “DSM” – one of which could have a major impact on transgender people.

Two Women Become First Lesbians to Marry in Latin America

Two women, at age 67, became the first lesbian couple to marry in South America, last Thursday in Argentina´s capital.