What better way to unwind from all the post-Thanksgiving shopping than vegging out in front of the TV? Watch the McMillen brothers kick butt and hopefully make it to the final three on The Amazing Race! Friday, November 27 See Willy, you don't need clogs and sweats! 9:00 pm Ugly Betty, ABC (1 hr) NEW Betty must work with Amanda and Matt to save Daniel from causing craziness at Mode while Wilhelmina lets herself go. Really, Willy? Sweats? Garden clogs? In public?! ————&... Read Full Story

We here at Inside, Looking Out would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! While it has been a difficult year for many, myself included, the new year is finally around the bend, hopefully bringing better and brighter times for us all. It will be light posting over the holiday weekend, so I’ll leave you in good “Muppet” hands. The internet sensation guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Read Full Story

It is time to admit that the gay community has a gigantic Pope problem. Under the leadership of Benedict XVI, the Vatican has become an implacable foe of liberalism, modernity and basic rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Rome has eagerly jumped with both feet into America’s culture wars and is working on a global scale to punish or purge ideological dissenters within the church. This aggressive activism presents a formidable new front in the fight for parity - one with ... Read Full Story

A federal appeals court has agreed to consider whether the sponsors of California's gay marriage ban must turn over some internal campaign records as part of a lawsuit against Proposition 8. Protect Marriage, the coalition of religious and social conservative groups behind Prop. 8, wants to safeguard its private e-mails and strategy records.Its lawyers have balked at repeated orders from a federal judge to furnish them to attorneys representing two same-sex couples in the lawsuit seeking to o... Read Full Story

A year after CEO Alan Stock’s contribution to Yes on 8 prompted gay-rights protests and boycotts, Cinemark Theatres is reportedly set to begin offering domestic partner benefits to employees.  A spokesman for Plano-based Cinemark, the world’s third-largest movie theater chain, didn’t return phone calls seeking comment by press time. But both the founder of the San Francisco Movie Bears and the president of the North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce said this week they’ve heard from reliable sou... Read Full Story

Gay marriage advocates’ hopes were deflated today with the long-awaited Committee of Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill report recommending against same-sex marriage. “The Committee recommends that the Bill not be passed,” the report stated.The Committee said it believes the definition of marriage in the current Marriage Act is appropriate, however, it said other types of relationships play an important part in Australia and deserve recognition.“For this reason, the Committee’... Read Full Story

The Australian federal government has opted not to quash laws allowing legally-binding civil union ceremonies for gay couples in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). After discussions, the government agreed that the ceremonies could remain, although some minor changes have been made. The legislation was passed earlier this month.Gay couples will now have to register their intention to have a civil union ceremony. The changes will be made when the ACT Legislature Assembly next sits but thos... Read Full Story

FAMILY First senator Steve Fielding has compared same-sex marriages to incest, as a Senate inquiry yesterday recommended against allowing gay marriage in Australia. A day after the first legally recognised same-sex civil ceremony in Canberra, Senator Fielding spoke out against allowing gay couples to wed.''A bloke cannot marry his brother; it is not right,'' he said. ''A woman cannot marry their sister; it is not right. A bloke cannot marry a bloke because it is not right, and a female cannot... Read Full Story

The city of Charleston, South Carolina has passed two ordinances prohibiting housing and employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression, according to The Advocate. The passage of the laws is a sign of real progress in a mostly anti-gay rights state.Charleston is the second city in the GOP-dominated state to pass such laws, following in the footsteps of the state capitol, Columbia.The ordinances were presented to the mayor's office in August by members of Charlest... Read Full Story

If you missed Jim and Pam’s nuptials on The Office, here is your chance to see it. Once your done giving thanks and stuffing your face with turkey, of course! Gobble gobble! Thursday, November 26 Cutest couple ever! 8:00 pm The Vampire Diaries, The CW (1 hr) REPEAT Thank to an incredible athletic display Stefan joins the football tem while Elena invites Stefan and Bonnie to dinner but Damon ruins the evening with a visit and violence shocks the town. Created by out producer Kevin Willia... Read Full Story