India Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban

In a landmark ruling Thursday that could usher in an era of greater freedom for gay men and lesbians in India, New Delhi’s highest court decriminalized homosexuality. Read the story »

Church creates stir with gay exorcism video

The video shows the 16-year-old boy lying on the floor, his body convulsing, as elders of a small Connecticut church cast a “homosexual demon” from his body. Read the story »

Nevada Sen. Ensign: Anti-Marriage Equality, Cheats on Wife

Another anti-gay, hypocritical Republican bites the dust. Read the story »

Oregon AG: No Charges Against Portland Mayor Sam Adams

Attorney General John Kroger said today that he will not pursue criminal charges against Portland Mayor Sam Adams after investigators couldn’t confirm accounts from a former legislative intern. Read the story »

Kathy Griffin: On Sarah Palin, Letterman, Jonas Bros and Chaz - Video

This is hilarious. We need more people like her. Read the story »

Gay critics say ‘too little, too late’ from Obama

President Obama’s decision to grant some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees is seen by some as his attempt to extend an olive branch to the gay and lesbian community, but critics say it’s “too little, too late.” Read the story »

Happy One Year Anniversary Californians!

Today marks one year since the jubilant day in which same-sex couples were legally allowed to wed. Congrats to all couples who wed during those few months. And here’s to bringing back full marriage equality to California. Read the story »

Idaho: Gay Family Denied “Family Rate”

Another example of the discrimination gay families face every day. A same-sex couple and their foster children were denied a “family” rate to a pool in eastern Idaho because the attraction says they don’t fit the definition, according to an Associated Press story. Read the story »

Carrie Prejean Stripped of Miss California Crown

Carrie Prejean has been stripped of her Miss California title. Read the story »

New Hampshire: Marriage Equality Signed, Sealed and Delivered.

Governor John Lynch signed legislation that will give the legal protections of marriage to gay and lesbian couples in New Hampshire. Acting swiftly and decisively, Governor Lynch signed the legislation only an hour after the legislature took the final vote on the issue. Read the story »

Oregon Legislature Unanimous in Support of Federal Hate Crimes Protections For Gay & Transgender Americans

The Oregon Senate today unanimously passed House Joint Memorial 22, calling on Congress to pass and the President to sign expanded federal hate crimes legislation to include the gay and transgender community. The resolution was passed unanimously by the House last month. Read the story »

Sean Penn, Dustin Lance Black Win Oscars for “Milk” (Video)

MILK’s writer, Dustin Lance Black, won Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor went to Sean Penn for his portrayal of Harvey Milk. Both speeches/wins were met with a couple of tears of joy at our house. Both videos after the jump. Read the story »

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: The Tudors Season 2 Release

I’ve got to admit it, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is one sexy man. But him as King Henry VIII? It doesn’t get hotter than that. Read the story »

Prop 8: The Musical!

An all-star cast abounds in this video from Funny or Die. It’s Prop 8 - The Musical! This is awesome and Jack Black plays Jesus! Other from the cast include Marc Shaiman (Hairspray), Margaret Cho, John C. Reilly, Neil Patrick Harris, Allison Janney and Kathy Najimy — just to name a few. Read the story »

The L Word Season 5 DVD Release Contest! Win it here!

In celebration of The L Word Season 5 release, we’re giving away 10 copies of the full 4-disc set! Read on friends, read on. Read the story »

I think my first crush was on Little House on the Prairie

In my ongoing quest to live a life cobbled together with themes from Holly Hobbie and Little House on the Prairie, I tried my hand at making cheese this summer. Settle down. It’s not like I dug a cave in my backyard to house my smoked gouda or something. I began small. With ricotta. And tonight I tried it again. And at the same time, I had a loaf of homemade bread in the oven.

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More coming this week: making homemade ricotta, and the famous no-knead bread. So back-to-the-land lesbian, I know. Blame it on Laura Ingalls Wilder. Just don’t call me Half Pint.

Galettes are Gloriously Great and Good for Gays

So many options with the G word. But if you’re looking to do something glorious with all of that great summer fruit in season right now, a galette is the way to go. Read the story »

What’s the joke about lesbians and pie?

There’s a Pie-Off coming. And it’s going to be a face off. Or a Pie-off. Read the story »

Garden beginning to burst?

If your garden is beginning to burst with produce, or you can’t figure out what to do with all that great stuff from the farmer’s market, for god’s sake, learn how to make yourself some good pizza. Read the story »