News: The Road To Gay Marriage In New York (NYT)

Nice article in the NY Times about the behind-the-scenes work that it took to get the legislature to vote in favor of supporting same-sex marriage.

SF Giants: It Gets Better

Thank you to the SF Giants, to Sean Chapin, & to Change.org. And, as always, thank you to ItGetsBetter.org.

Marwencol (Documentary)

Marwencol is an astonishing documentary. The subject is great. Even more amazing is the director's ability to let the story reveal itself. Everyone should see this film.

12 Gays of Christmas

Best. Xmas Dance. Ever.

Megachurch Pastor Comes Out to Support LGBT Teens

Wow. Megachurch pastor comes out after learning about the bullying and teen suicides.

"To think about saving a teenager, yeah, I'll risk my reputation for that."

Watch live streaming video from bishopjimswilley at livestream.com

Literally - The Oatmeal

Another great & hilarious post from The Oatmeal: What it means when you say "literally."

President Obama: It Gets Better

It makes me so happy that our President recorded a message to say: It Gets Better.

Google Employees say: It Gets Better

Councilman Joel Burns says: It Gets Better

Thank you, Joel Burns. Having this speech as a matter of public record in Texas is stunning. I, a Californian, am humbled.

Savage Love Letter of the Day: Almost Sorry

Dan Savage captures perfectly the rage and frustration so many I know feel - and the reasoning.

News: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Ruled Unconstitutional!

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ruled unconstitutional by a Federal judge!

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News: Prop 8 Ruling Final Text

The full text of the Prop 8 ruling has been posted on Scribd. Conclution:

Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. Because California has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.

The last person out of the closet? The bisexual male

Amazing to see this article on CNN on bisexual men, particularly with the level of distinctions that they're making here. I'm so happy to have this in such a mainstream outlet.

State Dept. Changes Passport Policy to Allow Gender Change

Very exciting & major progress for transgender rights! The State Department has changed its policy to allow transgendered passport applicants to get a new passport that accurately reflects their gender - without requiring that they be post-surgery.
Read the press release from the U.S. State Department.

Recommended: "Girlfriend" at Berkeley Rep

Tonight I saw Girlfriend at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and highly recommend it. You'll come away singing and filled with that warm first-love glow.

Read up on this wonderful musical based on Matthew Sweet's influential album.