Kat Long

Palm Springs gears up for The Dinah

Behind the scenes on Kourtney and Kim Take Miami with Dani Campbell

Obama cites gay rights in speech, but must follow with action

GOP leaders objected to inclusive language for LGBT victims of domestic violence

HIV patients finds greater mortality from tobacco

Lawsuits mark “a milestone moment for equality”

Attorney and GO legal columnist Yetta Kurland runs for Quinns seat

People and organizations, already vulnerable, struggle to recover

If Supreme Court refuses to hear Prop 8 case, lower court ruling will pave way for marriage

“Vague” term better than nothing, say some journos

MD, ME, WA voters approve referendums, MN denies proposed ban

Big victories for female candidates in tight races

Wisconsin Democrat ekes out win

Homeless youth drop-in facility temporarily housed at LGBT Center

New genus of ferns named for Lady Gaga

10 years of GO Magazine, from MySpace to marriage equality

10 years of GO Magazine, from MySpace to marriage equality

10 years of GO Magazine, from MySpace to marriage equality

Bloomberg, HRC donate ahead of Nov. 6 referendum

Melissa Etheridge shares insight from her decades as a musician, activist and lesbian icon

LGBT-focused therapy organization tackles modern issues facing our community

“Legitimate rape” candidate Akin sits on committee that controls Fed funding for scientific research

Study finds eye reaction reflects sexual orientation

Voter referendum on November ballot

Bullied teens propose a chat with the Christian activist in Ocean Grove

Lisa Pittman, the DJ/promoter behind Shedonism, talks style, fame, and why Vegas is the new it-place for lesbians

Facebook message clarifies CEO’s anti-gay crowing

Voters to decide on ballot measures in November

Greater access to healthcare for LGBT Americans

GO picks the must-do dining destinations, see-it-to-believe-it shopping and best bets for summer frolicking before, during and after Pride. After all, this city doesn’t sleep—and neither should you, if you don’t want to miss out on this season’s schedule of warm weather escapades. If you crave more cultural happenings, see our A&E and Nightlife sections for NYC’s Pride season blowouts.

Get-out-the-gay-vote effort focuses on swing states

San Francisco couple travels the world in search of Supergays

Legislative session ends before full vote on equality

President comes out for marriage equality in ABC interview

Same-sex marriage ban reflects divide among voting blocs

A kiss is still a kiss—but what a kiss it was! When a female naval officer smooched her fiancee during a military homecoming ritual, it indelibly marked the true and final end to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The victories of the past year seemed to come fast and furious: New York finally legalizing same-sex marriage along with Maryland and Washington State; Chaz Bono busting a move as Dancing with the Stars’ first transgender contestant; the snowballing Occupy Wall Street movement demanding justice for the hardworking 99 percent. Even great tragedy, and the still-raw memories of America’s worst terrorist attack, failed to slow the rekindling of our optimism. (And if you want more proof, see GO’s landmark Tenth Anniversary issue this September!)