Brave New Foundation has produce in new episode in their “In their Boots” series called “Silent Partners,” which explores the effects of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy on the partners of deployed service members. Watch a preview clip below… There is a also a particularly moving clip at the New York Times. The episode premieres tomorrow, July 4th, at www.intheirboots.com. Read Full Story

I stumbled across this video today and while I certainly have my doubts about its accuracy, and eventually grew tired of its blatant fear-mongering targeting Muslims, I did come away with ONE inescapable conclusion: Atheists need to have more babies! And now! Read Full Story

Oh dear, Sally Kern is at it again. The notoriously intolerant and homophobic Rep. from Oklahoma held a rally at the state Capital yesterday formally announcing her “Proclamation for Morality.” Mostly written by Kern herself, the document blames various forms of debauchery on the moral decline of the nation, and urges a national re-awakening of righteousness. Oh please. Some of the choicer bits from the Proclamation for Morality: WHEREAS, the people of Oklahoma have a strong tradi... Read Full Story

While there is cause for much celebration today  for the LGBT community in India, today’s landmark ruling only applies to the New Delhi… the nation’s capital. But it is progress… The Delhi High Court ruled that treating consensual gay sex between adults as a crime is a violation of fundamental rights protected by India’s constitution. The ruling, the first of its kind in India, is not binding outside New Delhi. Hours after the ruling was issued dozens of members ... Read Full Story

Gay sailor August Provost was found dead Tuesday early morning on the Camp Pendleton base in San Diego, after complaining to his family that he was being harassed. A person of interest is already in custody but no charges have been filed. Gay activists and a local congressman, are viewing the killing as a potential hate crime. Local news coverage below… The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released the following statement: “Our thoughts are with the Provost family at this time as author... Read Full Story

Best known for playing the role of Mrs Slocombe on the 70’s and 80’s British sitcom “Are You Being Served?”, Mollie Sugden passed away today from a long illness at 86. One of a select bunch of British performers to achieve national treasure status, Sugden was renowned for her portrayal of fearsome battleaxes. The first of such roles to achieve acclaim was as Mrs Hutchinson in The Liver Birds, a series so popular it was revived in the late 90s using the original cast. S... Read Full Story

Chad Gibson remains in intensive care after head injuries received during the raid of the Rainbow Lounge, a gay night club in Fort Worth Texas. Local officials have called for an investigation into the raid which occurred on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead defended his officers and their conduct during the raid. ”You’re touched and advanced in certain ways by people inside the bar, that’s offensive,” he said. “I... Read Full Story

Unfortunately, this is not a surprise. A military administrative board has recommended a discharge for Lt. Dan Choi who violated the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy by coming out on the Rachel Maddow Show last March. From Syracuse.com… A four-officer panel meeting at Hancock Air Base notified Choi at about 5 p.m. that it would recommend he be discharged because he has publicly said he is gay. The recommendation now goes to Lt. Gen. Thomas Miller of the First Army Division, and ... Read Full Story

Strong words from Keith Olbermann on the controversial Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy as he interviews columnist Dan Savage about the LGBT reception held at the White House yesterday and the overall lack of progress on LGBT issues. Watch: Read Full Story

Over six months and millions of dollars later Al Franken has finally been declared the winner over Norm Coleman by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Minnesota’s second Senate seat has remained open since last year’s bitterly contested election. Watch: It is unclear if Coleman will appeal to federal court. Read Full Story