Neal Horsley, an anti-abortionist with extremist religious views who, according to AP, has been arrested for "making terroristic threats" outside of Elton John's Atlanta home. He also posted video of his confrontation with unidentified men who asked him to stop making inflammatory remarks because they were directed at an individual. Horsley and a male companion both speak on the video and hold up a sign that reads, "Elton John Must DIE." Both men claim that they are expressing free speech and that their reason is based in their interpretation of a Biblical verse. (AP)

Stuart Borsch, one of a handful of former Navy colleagues of Eric Massa who, according to The Atlantic, are now coming forward with or confirming questionable behavior by the former Democratic House Member. (The Atlantic)

''Tom and Massa shared a stateroom together. Massa climbed up on the top of his bunk, which is hard to do--you never crawl up on somebody else's bunk. He wakes up to Massa undoing his pants trying to snorkel him.''

Peter Clarke, a Navy shipmate of former New York Representative Eric Massa, who quit his elected position in the US House under a cloud of allegations that he sexually harassed male staffers. The little-known Democrat recently appeared on Glenn Beck's show to say his Navy record would exonerate his record, but in actuality, it seems to have led to more allegations. Soon after, on Larry King, he refused to say whether he was gay or not in respect of the gay community. (The Atlantic)

Constance McMillen, an 18-year-old female senior who wanted to bring her sophomore girlfriend to her school's prom. After receiving a petition to bring her same-sex date and wear a tuxedo, the Itawamba County School District of Mississippi made the decision to cancel the entire prom. They also suggested that parents of students hold their own private prom. (USA Today)

Tatianna (a/k/a Joey Santolini) a contestant on the current season of "RuPaul's Drag Race.'' She hails from nearby Falls Church, Virginia, and tells FCNP her back story and what it was like to compete as one of the show's dozen queens. Joey has survived five episodes so far, and exchanged a series of heated quips with with several of the show's strong-willed divas, most notably with Tyra Sanchez. Her hilarious impersonation of Britney Spears won great praise, but she has also had an uneven review of her stylistic choices. You can catch her on the Logo cable TV channel, or on the network's website. (Falls Church News Press) (RuPaul's Drag Race)

''Discrimination based on factors such as one's sexual orientation or parental status violates the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. Therefore, discrimination against enumerated classes of persons set forth in the Virginia Human Rights Act or discrimination against any class of persons without a rational basis is prohibited.

''Employment discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated by this administration.

''Consistent with state and federal law, and the Virginia and United States Constitutions, I hereby direct that the hiring, promotion, compensation, treatment, discipline, and termination of state employees shall be based on an individual's job qualifications, merit and performance. No employee of the Executive Branch shall engage in any discriminatory conduct against another employee.

''No employee of the Executive Branch shall engage in any discriminatory conduct against another employee.''

Wording taken from a "directive" issued by the Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell. This seemingly positive directive, it is reported, does not carry any legal force. Gay rights supporters have been alarmed by several recent political developments in that Virginia. First, McDonnell signed an executive order banning discrimination for many categories of state workers, but it specifically did left out "sexual orientation." Also, Virginia's Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, sent a letter to state universities advising them that it was not legal to add sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression to nondiscrimination policies. McDonnell's directive is somewhat consistent with his pre-election statements, but come only after students held protests. Both politicians have been scrutinized since McDonnell's past writings and Cuccinelli's stated views clearly characterized homosexuality as sinful and wrong. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

''While various federal and state statutes set forth certain classifications in which employment related discrimination is prohibited as a matter of law, our policy and practice will be much broader than this. All state employees should take comfort in knowing that we will not tolerate employment related discrimination in any form or for any reason, including sexual orientation.''

Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, following up on Governor Bob McDonnell's directive that discrimination against state workers would not be allowed, including specifically sexual orientation. However, the legal weight of such a directive has yet to be seen. (LTGov.Virginia.gov)

From a Larry King Show interview with Eric Massa, the now-retired US Representative from New York. The 50-year-old Democrat has been slapped with multiple allegations of inappropriately touching his staffers -- male staffers. Massa has a wife and several children. King asked Massa if he was gay, and explained that the reason he asked was because he said he had groped a male staffer. He says here that his opposition to a health care bill (that did not include a public option) led to his ouster. (Larry King)

''A staff member made an intonation to me that maybe I should be chasing after the bridesmaid and his points were clear and his words were far more colorful than that. And I grabbed the staff member sitting next to me and said, well, what I really ought to be doing, is fracking you.''

Recently-retired NY Democrat Eric Massa describing to WKPQ radio an incident that he thinks has led to allegations of sexual misconduct by a male member of his staff. He is saying here that an incident occurred at a New Year's Eve wedding where many of the men had been drinking, when he groped the man in an admittedly inappropriate way. Massa says the staffer never mentioned anything to him. Massa announced his retirement last week, allegedly for health reasons related to a former bout with cancer. (News10) (Huffington Post)

''Now, they're saying I groped a male staffer. Yeah, I did. Not only did I grope him, I tickled him until he couldn't breathe and then four guys jumped on top of me. It was my 50th birthday. It was kill the old guy.... This was at a townhouse. We all lived together. All the bachelors and me, because nobody could afford, in Washington, DC, to pay the outrageous rents. My chief of staff had a conniption, and said, you can't live there, it's not Congressional....

''That's why I resigned, I own this misbehavior.... I never translated from my days in the Navy to being a Congressman.... Let me show you something, I'm going to show you a lot more than tickle fights [opens photo book]. That's a 'crossing the line ceremony' in 1983. If you were to take this out of context today... Can you imagine transporting back to this, today? It looks like an orgy in 'Caligula'....

''No, no, no. And there's a big difference. But when you take things out of context, in Washington, DC -- this is what the whole crux of this conversation is about.... I did nothing sexual. I did things that were wrong. I should not have allowed myself to be that familiar with my staff.''

Eric Massa, of New York, doing a rather poor job of explaining the "context" of his odd behavior which has led to allegations of sexual misconduct from a male staffer. Massa resigned his position this week from the US House of Representatives. He seems to be saying here that his behavior is a carry-over from some type of playful camaraderie that Navy personnel engage in. He also makes claims here with Glenn Beck of Fox News, of "whip-cracking" politics from White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel. He describes a finger-poking incident from Emmanuel that happened while Massa was taking a shower. It appeared that Beck and others in the "right-wing media" were hoping that Massa would expose corruption by Barack Obama's White House staffers and other leaders in the Democratic party. But when Massa did not deliver, Beck told his fans that he'd wasted their time. During Eric Massa's short time in Congress, he seemed to have agreed with the majority of the Democrats' political platform, including support for gay equality. (Fox News)

Rob Rosenwald, lawyer for Martin Gill, his partner and two boys that they have fostered since 2004. Florida law established under Anita Bryant-era politics still prohibit the men from legally adopting the children. It is the only state to have such a blatantly anti-gay adoption law. But, in 2008, a Circuit Court judge found that the anti-gay law violated "the children's right to equal protection." The state appealed that decision. A Department of Children and Families spokesperson says his agency is required to uphold the legislature-approved law "until there is a unified appellate court decision on this issue."(NPR)

Closing statements from Gabriel Arana of the American Prospect who apparently thinks adding a section for sexual orientation is not a helpful in the process of picking students for the University of Pennsylvania. The 2010 Application's section on "Demographics" is optional and does include questions about marital status and racial background. [Funny note: "White" includes "Middle Eastern."] Some who have read the opinion are arguing that it's great for diversity and creating a welcome atmosphere for LGBT students, others argue that sexual-orientation has no socio-economic component and therefore doesn't qualify. (American Prospect)

Actor Sean Hayes speaking with The Advocate about his displeasure with that magazine's past decision to publicly out him as being gay. For several years, Hayes played Jack McFarland on "Will and Grace," an NBC comedy that became a pioneering achievement in the way American television portrayed out gay characters. Hayes also played a gay character in a film 12 years ago called, "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss." But, to the frustration of many admirers, would never confirmed to the public that he was gay. (The Advocate)

Senator Roy Ashburn speaking with conservative talks show host Inga Barks of KERN about being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, and the reports that he was at a gay bar just before being arrested. Ashburn has cast a number of "no" votes on the recognition of gay rights, but he claims in this interview that he was just doing the will of the people. He seems to be saying that he will continue to vote against gay rights issues if that's what he thinks the people in his district want, and he seems to be indicating that the "vast majority" of the people of Sacramento, CA want him to vote against gay rights. It's reported by multiple sources that Ashburn is a divorced father of four. He says he had planned to run for Congress at some point, but that he'd decided in some part not to because he was in the closet. (KERN)

''I don't know why Roy strayed.... I think it's sad more than hypocritical.... We hope he comes to terms with whatever is making him make a choice to be a gay man.''

Benjamin Lopez, one of the California Senator's ridiculously anti-gay pals at the Traditional Values Coalition. It's reported by the Sacramento Bee that, in 2005, the then-closeted Roy Ashburn appeared with Lopez at a rally against gay marriage. As most know, gay marriage was legalized in California in June of 2008, but anti-gay social conservatives like Roy Asburn's pals, helped to push through a voter initiative, Proposition 8, that quickly repealed those rights for lesbian and gay couples. Lopez tells the newspaper that Lou Sheldon, one of the most anti-gay preachers in the country, has offered "counseling" to Ashburn. (Sacramento Bee)

Taken from the Archdiocese of Denver, a Catholic organization that recently expelled a preschool student because she has two mommies. KUSA in Denver reports that their station received a statement from the Archdiocese that says, "Homosexual couples living together as a couple are in disaccord with Catholic teaching." The Catholic Church has come under harsh criticism for the increasing number of attacks its leadership is taking against the legal recognition of gay families. Here in DC, the Archdiocese has been called out for repeatedly using its local branch of Catholic Charities as an example of "religious freedom," which basically has become a sour exhibition of anti-gay tactics. First ending its foster care services so that they wouldn't have to cater to same-sex couples, then announcing an end to health benefits for spouses of employees who are newly married. The latter occurred the day before same-sex couples began registering legally last week. (KUSA) (Archdiocesee of Denver)

''If a child of gay parents comes to our school, and we teach that gay marriage is against the will of God, then the child will think that we are saying their parents are bad. We don't want to put any child in that tough position - nor do we want to put the parents, or the teachers, at odds with the teachings of the Catholic Church.... If parents see the cultural interpretation of what tolerance has become as more important than the teachings of Jesus, then we become unfaithful to the Lord and we lose the meaning of the beatitude, 'Blessed are you when they insult you for My sake, for the Kingdom of Heaven is yours.'''

Bill Breslin, a Catholic preacher from the Sacred Heart of Jesus School, writing on his personal blog about the removal of a child from his Catholic school because she has lesbian parents. Here he defends his organization's misguided and discriminatory belief system as "freedom and obligation." Breslin's use of one of the Christian Messiah's most sacred blessings appears to be at complete odds with the meaning of the actual quote. So, perhaps he is correct that his school is incapable of teaching anything worthwhile to gay people and their families. (Father Bill)

Orlando, Florida Republican Stephen Precourt who reportedly has proposed a $75 million tax credit for film crews coming to that state, but also included a stipulation that prohibits the credit from applying to story lines that might contain an "exhibit or implied act" of "nontraditional family values." AP notes that Precourt says he is not targeting gays, then contradicts himself by saying public dollars should not go to gay productions. (Palm Beach Post)

Roseanne (Barr) continuing, or perhaps ending, her blog posts. Recently, she posted a series of missives about the Mormon Church in regards to Marie Osmond's son, Michael Blosil (a/k/a Michael Bryan) who took his own life a week ago. Roseanne says she knows of many Mormons who have killed themselves because they were gay, and she links to a number of sources. However, the only well-known source to produce a statement about Blasil's sexual orientation was the National Enquirer, which quoted an unnamed "family insider." (Roseanne World)

Roseanne is best known for her 1980s sitcom, "Roseanne," which initially rose to popularity as a rare reflection on the life of lower-class suburban families. After its initial programming, the actress took more control of her production and challenged her mass audience in many ways, just one of which was the addition several gay characters -- a gay boss (Martin Mull), a lesbian best friend (Sandra Bernhard), and in the show's final "fantasy season", she had her aged mother (Estelle Parsons) come out as a lesbian. In real life she has stated that she has a gay brother and sister, and in her last HBO comedy special, she made a number of gay supportive remarks. She has been a controversial figure all the while for other reasons, including plastic surgery, a butchered version of the National Anthem, a marriage and divorce from actor Tom Arnold, several name changes, strongly worded political views, and declarations about her challenges with mental illness.

''I am sorry to have hurt Marie Osmond, who is the most open minded person in her whole family.... I will leave this up for a while, and then I am just done. I appreciate the letters from gay people who thank me for speaking out on their behalf, but y'all are just going to have to take up the slack I will be leaving behind me. I am old now and tired, and not really feeling up to being the only person who says things that no one else will say. It definitely is not a good way to live my life anymore. I don't want to end up a martyr for truth.''

Roseanne Barr again apologizing to Marie Osmond for the second time in as many days. Her first regretful message at top appeared late on Saturday night, but was taken offline after a few hours. This second message appears similar in tone, most notably for the portions where Roseanne seems to say she will stop lobbing social commentary. She says she never intended for her words to be broadcast by "sleazy gossip shows, or on other blogs," which may seem a bit odd since she has run into controversy before for her sometimes shocking online opinions. Other posts on her blog include a mixture of harsh and hilarious criticisms about religion, her fellow celebrities, and conservative politics. (Roseanne World)

''All I would like to say, is that Michael Bryan was NOT homosexual. I can tell you that 100% for sure. It bothers me that people make assumptions when they know nothing of the situation or the person.''

Quote attributed to Ruthann Clawson by Ed Walsh of Examiner.com. He says Clawson is responding to assertions that her friend, Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil (a/k/a Michael Bryan), was gay or his family's Mormon views about homosexuality had any effect on his decision to take his own life. In a video posted by Entertainment Tonight, Blosil's roommate refutes early media claims that the note left behind had any statement about feeling alone or like he had no friends. Another video shows a tearful Clawson recalling how nice a person he was, and that Marie Osmond did a "great job" raising him. She also disputes notions that he appeared unhappy or had no friends. (Examiner)

Tim Sawina, former chief operating officer of Cahtolic Charities taking the Archdiocese of Washington to task for canceling spousal benefits for all employees who become married after March 2. The Washington Post points out that Archbishop Donald Wuerl's decision to institute this sudden policy is part of the Catholic Church's battle against same-sex marriage. On March 3, Washington, DC began accepting applications from gay and lesbian couples. The applications have gender-neutral references to "spouse" rather than husband and wife. The first legal ceremonies may begin after three full business days which will be Tuesday, March 9. (Washington Post)