A TV news anchor in Minneapolis, Minnesota flubbed the word "flag" this week, uttering the anti-gay slur "fag" instead. In a video that is circulating online, he is shown promoting upcoming stories. At first, he is seen talking about an issue related to the Pledge of Allegiance, then talks about a different story involving the Twin Cities Pride celebration. The anchor, ... [Read]

“Traditional sexual relations are relations between a man and a woman, which … are a condition for the preservation and development of the multi-ethnic Russian people. … It is precisely these relations that need special protection by the state.”  Russian legislator Yelena Mizulina speaking to the Duma in support of a law banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations.” The bill ... [Read]

“I urge you to continue your advocacy to further the cause of fair housing for LGBT individuals – and all Americans denied equal protection under the laws. Together, we can we ensure our nation’s continuing and full evolution on this issue.” U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, speaking yesterday in D.C. at the midyear meeting of the ... [Read]

English: Andy Murray, Australian Open 2010 Quarterfinals. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)   “I would hope there are no issues on the tour. You know, there have to be some players who are probably gay but I don’t think other players have any issues with it.” -- British tennis player Andy Murray, ranked No. 2 in the world, responds to a ... [Read]

“I’m just so happy that our club is finally going to be allowed to meet. There’s only about a month left of school, but that’s still a month we can use to start doing the work to make this school a safer and more welcoming place.” Bayli Silberstein, an 8th-grader at Carver Middle School in Leesburg, Fla., commenting after ... [Read]

"He disagreed, and I said, 'We agree to disagree' and he said 'No, I'm right and you're wrong.'" LeRoy Butler, a former safety with the Green Bay Packers, recalling a conversation this week with an unnamed pastor. Butler was booked for $8,500 to speak at an anti-bullying event at the unnamed pastor’s church, but that invitation was canceled after ... [Read]

“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay. … I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation.” Jason Collins, of the Washington Wizards, coming out in the May 6 issue of Sports Illustrated. (Sports Illustrated)  ... [Read]

"The truth is we don't have enough openly gay and lesbian MPs being selected for parliament; just as we don't have enough black and minority ethnic MPs and we don't have enough women MPs. Parliament ought to represent the country -- it ought to look like the country that we stand for and represent." -- Shadow Home Secretary and ... [Read]

"Just an FYI. I am NOT a part of the NFL draft. I am training right now with hopes of landing a tryout at a training camp in a couple months!" -- A tweet by Alan Gendreau, the 23-year-old openly gay former Middle Tennessee State placekicker who created a buzz earlier last week when it was thought he might ... [Read]

"The April 23, 2013, vote marks a new step toward equality for all couples and all families." Inter-LGBT, an umbrella organization of several French LGBT groups, from a statement released after the French National Assembly passed marriage equality 331-225, with 10 abstentions, amid increasing opposition demonstrations. According to the BBC, President Francois Hollande, a backer of the bill, is expected ... [Read]

"I started feeling very different and it was a case of, 'All right, I'm good at football and I get attention from girls. Why don't I want that? What's wrong with me?' I realised I was gay when I was 14 or 15. I was like, 'I want to play football. But there are no gay footballers. What am ... [Read]

"Bob is 15 years old, and the only openly gay Scout in a Boy Scout troop. Is it acceptable or unacceptable for the troop leader to allow Bob to tent with a heterosexual boy on an overnight camping trip?" "Tom started in the program as a Tiger Cub, and finished every requirement for the Eagle Scout Award at 16 years ... [Read]

"Do you want to wake up tomorrow? I'll make one phone call." -- Antique-store owner Daniel Seldin, describing in a police report what Mary-Louise Parker allegedly said to him while in his Saugerties, N.Y., antique store in January. She was reportedly there supporting a friend to whom Seldin owed money. The shop owner also alleges Parker called him a "fag." ... [Read]

“Regardless of sexual orientation, 'husband' or 'wife' is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized marriage. ‘Spouse’ or ‘partner’ may be used if requested.” Associated Press, announcing today that its AP Stylebook, used widely as a media guide, will include an inclusive entry for “husband, wife” in its next edition, which counters a recent AP memo ... [Read]

"We were asked how to report about same-sex couples who call themselves 'husband' and 'wife.' Our view is that such terms may be used in AP content if those involved have regularly used those terms ('Smith is survived by his husband, John Jones') or in quotes attributed to them. Generally AP uses couples or partners to describe people in ... [Read]

"It's shocking by the sheer fact that it's me. Otherwise, it's entirely unshocking that I'm playing Allen Ginsberg in a film about self and sexual discovery, and there's a sex scene. As my costar Dane DeHaan said, people are often attracted to each other and people who are attracted to each other often want to have sex. I'm just ... [Read]

"Parliament is due to pass legislation shortly to allow for the first child of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge to rule as monarch regardless of whether they are a boy or a girl. Now Labour MP Paul Flynn is gathering support for an amendment that will extend the protection to include the ... [Read]

"Starting off the year with a new fiance, @bluehamilton. A great way to kick off 2013!" A tweet by 30-year-old actor Matt Dallas, best known for his role in the sci-fi series Kyle XY. The tweet appears to imply Dallas is possibly gay, but there has been no formal announcement as of yet from the actor or his camp. ... [Read]

“This bill won’t stop us. We will continue to fight until we are free of this legislation. We cannot have oppression forever.” Frank Mugisha, executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), as quoted in a Nov. 21 statement from AllOut.org, reacting to a renewed and expedited effort in the Ugandan Parliament to pass what would become one of the world’s ... [Read]

“I’ve always felt like something of an outsider. I’ve always had friends, but I’ve always come from an outside point of view. I think that’s important. If you grow up gay, or in a household that’s agnostic, when most people are religious, then from the get-go, you are saying that there are things that the majority of society believes that ... [Read]