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Panel votes for civil unions with diminished rights

The web series everyone is talking about

Former British colonies may finally decriminalize homosexuality at conference next week

Case challenges military’s separation pay policy

Longtime activist and leader will “be deeply missed”

Inn has “no legal right to discriminate,” says ACLU

Passengers upset at “L Word” star’s “excessive behavior”

For Denying Wedding Reception to Lesbian Couple

Historic ceremony on tenth anniversary of terror attacks to honor victims and family members

Plus: Conservative candidate’s week in same-sex marriage gaffes

Organizers hope to replicate NYC’s marriage equality law in Asia

Romney, Bachmann, Santorum endorse NOM’s “traditional marriage” vow

Lambda: Sizzler staff and patrons abused lesbian customer; case will test state bias crime law

Attorney General files friend-of-the-court brief in Windsor case

Judy Gold’s “The Judy Show” imagines a true-to-life sitcom starring two moms, two kids and one kvetchy Jewish mother.

ACLU: Resort illegally discriminated against lesbian brides

Bachmann signs conservatives’ pledge against same-sex marriage

Two top aides to tie knot, with Bloomberg officiating

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Thursday …

15th state to ban discrimination in employment, housing and other laws based on gender identity or expression

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell to be no more

LGBT Americans will now be featured in its social sciences curricula and textbooks.

The New York City Clerk’s office has begun accepting marriage license applications from same-sex couples in the state.

Cuomo quickly signs landmark bill for equality

Planned protest spotlights President’s reluctance to support marriage equality

Albany pols debate marriage equality bill after legislative session ends

By day, Los Angeles thrums with creative energy and showbiz deal-making. At night, the city turns into the West Coast hub of lesbian nightlife. GO explores L.A.’s daytime dramas and after-dark happenings.

The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.

We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

Opponents of same-sex marriage rallied in the Bronx on Sunday, led by anti-gay N.Y. state Sen. Ruben Diaz

A documentary explores the lives and careers of New Zealand’s famed singing/comedy duo of yodeling lesbian twin sisters

The recent suspicious deaths of two lesbians have international human rights activists calling for prosecutors to charge the perpetrators with hate crimes.

Faith leaders from across New York will join in a press conference in Albany on May 3 to support marriage equality in the state

Candy Darling’s short, sweet life on display in “Beautiful Darling”

A new documentary on the prodigious women of burlesque’s golden age

Is Stockholm, Sweden the world’s gayest city? Its fabulous residents and 6.5 million annual visitors might say so. With a cosmopolitan attitude and enough activities and sights to keep tourists occupied for a month, the “capital of Scandinavia” proves that Sweden offers more than just meatballs.

Straddling Europe and Asia, the ancient city of Istanbul has been a capital of vanished empires and the vanguard of Western-style culture and modern arts. Find out why this seductive metropolis has been luring visitors since 1000 BC.