''Keeping an unenforceable law on the books that has been struck down as unconstitutional simply doesn't make sense. Like the bipartisan majority in the Senate, I'm hopeful that Republicans and Democrats in the House will join together to get rid of this outdated law that holds our state back.'' Steve Bullock, described by KXLH as Montana's Attorney General, speaking about ... [Read]

A new biography about Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi called 'Great Soul' allegedly contains the claim that the famous peace activist had a significant man crush on a "Jewish-German architect and bodybuilder," Hermann Kallenbach. For this and other reasons, the book has been banned in part of India where Gandhi was born. The book's author, Joseph Lelyveld, reportedly replied that he does ... [Read]

"Elizabeth Taylor was the first major Hollywood star to take up the banner of HIV/AIDS activism. At a time when most Americans thought of HIV/AIDS as something that didn't affect them, her commitment to the issue and considerable star power helped to take the fight against HIV/AIDS right into the mainstream of American society. Her dedication to raising money along ... [Read]

''Thx Tweeps for helping get the homophobic Exodus app pulled today. Full power to forward shields!'' Actor and gay rights activist George Takei, thanking his Twitter followers for their part in helping to get the Exodus International app removed from the iTunes store. Takei had been putting pressure yesterday on Apple, Inc. to reconsider its decision to approve the ... [Read]

“Apple made a wise and responsible decision to dump an offensive app that demonized gay and lesbian people.... The real winners today are LGBT youth who are safer and less at risk for receiving Exodus’ malice and misinformation.” Statement released by Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, a pro-gay rights organization dedicated to exposing the lies put ... [Read]

''Another Legendary Angel Loleatta Holloway Gone to soon Rest in Peace Sweet Loleatta..RR'' Note left on Twitter from Ron Richardson who the LA Times credits as Loleatta Holloway's manager. (LA Times) Holloway was known as one of disco's biggest and most beloved voices. She was also one of dance music's most remixed artists. Her biggest hit, "Love Sensation," was ... [Read]

''This new al-Qaida magazine for women has beauty tips and suicide-bomber tips! Gimme a break! That is as ridiculous as two men kissing on the mouth! And I don't care what is politically correct. Everyone knows that two men on a wedding cake is a comedy skit, not an 'alternate lifestyle'! There I said it! Ridiculous. "Did you see ... [Read]

''[The House] seems paralyzed at times in their inability to deal with issues related to their gay and lesbian constituents.... I believe that the votes are actually there. But for a lot of folks going back to their small districts, they're so concerned about the appearance of supporting equal rights, based on no reason other than their own stereotypes.'' ... [Read]

"Normally only Type 1 [men whose appearances are typical of men] are required to draw a conscription ballot.... But if the number of Type 1 is insufficient, Type 2 will be conscripted as well, despite their female-like breasts." Thaksin Chiamthong, director of the academic resources division of Thailand's Army Reserve Command, telling the Bankok Post that transgender individuals will ... [Read]

'More than half of Americans say it should be legal for gays and lesbians to marry, a first in nearly a decade of polls by ABC News and The Washington Post. This milestone result caps a dramatic, long-term shift in public attitudes. From a low of 32 percent in a 2004 survey of registered voters, support for gay marriage ... [Read]

"Thomas explained to investigators that he killed Seidman because Seidman had been making homosexual advaces to him over a period of time. And that he had read the Old Testament -- that homosexuals should be stoned in certain situations...." "Thomas also told detectives that he received answers to his prayers to put an end to Murray Seidman's life." "[Thomas] ... [Read]

"It wasn't cause I was talking trash Rock,I was talking truth.You left us hanging high and dryTo play a fairy with a tooth. And then you walk into this ringAnd tell people that I'm lame man.He wore lipstick in 'Get Shorty'And rocked a skirt for the 'Game Plan.' This 'Fruity Pebble' that you dealin' withI'm not your average jabroniI'm ... [Read]

''We saw the app as another opportunity to reach the world -- to reach a larger demographic with our message.... And based on a small group of activists being very vocal about their disagreement with Exodus and its message, we fear that Apple will censor our ability to be able to get our message out.'' Jeff Buchanan, of Exodus ... [Read]

"I'm fed up with straight men -- I'd love a baby with my gay best friend Nate. We'd be the perfect parents and my mum would love it." Kelly Osbourne -- daughter of heavy-metal star Ozzy Osbourne and celebrity-judge Sharon Osbourne -- talks about her feelings following an acrimonious break-up with her former boyfriend, Luke Worrall. She tells the British ... [Read]

"They should not be able to marry," he said. But asked whether gay couples should be able access the same benefits as married couples, he said his "attitude on it has not been fully formed."Given a second to think, Trump said on marriage and civil benefits, "As of this moment, I would say no and no." Real estate billionaire ... [Read]

''It [the dance and the kiss] was unscripted, and the plan in the truck was always to cut to Penelope in the audience applauding Josh's and Javier’s introduction, so that is what happened, just as they were starting to dance.'' Part of a statement from gay Hollywood producer Bruce Cohen in responding to AfterElton.com's inquiry. Many have wondered why ... [Read]

''The judges have suggested that our views might harm children. We have been told by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that our moral views may 'infect' a child. "We do not believe that this is so. We are prepared to love and accept any child. All we were not willing to do was to tell a small child ... [Read]

''That Friday I was reclined in the chair in the van, and I had opened my pants and I had my hand in my underwear.... I'm not a pedophile. I'm not a child molester, and I don't go exposing myself to children.... I understand the hypocrisy. I understand it clearly, and it deeply hurts me. And when I look back, ... [Read]

''A school that permits advocacy of the rights of homosexual students cannot be allowed to stifle criticism of homosexuality.... People in our society do not have a legal right to prevent criticism of their beliefs or their way of life.'' Part of a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit about a high school student's decision ... [Read]