Final Words Set for Prop. 8 Trial

Proposition 8 Judge Vaughn Walker told attorneys on both sides of the issue to prepare for their final words on June 16.
Judge Walker is being asked to decide if California’s ban on gay marriage violates the U.S. Constitution. He has been reviewing the case for several months.

Students from More than 7,400 Schools Raise Awareness about Anti-LGBT Bullying During GLSEN’s Day of Silence

Hundreds of thousands of students from every state and at least 7,400 middle and high schools participated in GLSEN's 15th annual Day of Silence today to bring attention to anti-GLBT name-calling, bullying and harassment.
Students from hundreds of colleges also participated.

Sweeping Changes On The Way Gay Partners Are Treated In The Hospital

Ricky Martin Comes Out

Ricky Martin finally confirms what we’ve believed for years, he’s gay.

"I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man," Ricky said in a message posted on his official Web site. "I am very blessed to be who I am."

Stricter Standards For Discharging Military Personnel Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced changes that will raise the standard for discharging gay members of the military under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The Obama administration and other high-ranking military leaders, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael G.