It's Official: Barack Obama Wins!

Yes we can, and yes we DID! Obama scored almost twice as many votes as the McFailin' campaign, and the United States has its first biracial (or African-American, if you prefer) president.

He's also (to the best of my knowledge) the only candidate to ever mention gay people in his acceptance speech.

Gina Gershon Takes on Sarah Palin

Ah, that Gina. She's a talented, hawt and funny lady! Here's her mockumentary ad on McCain's un-brilliant choice for Vice Prez, starring Gina as Sarah. In a bikini, even!

LGBT Candidates Hope for Breakthroughs

The top spot isn't the only one up for grabs this November. It's also election season for other federal, state and local offices. This year, LGBT candidates are seeing some good trends and hoping for a big election year breakout. Among them is South Carolina's Linda Ketner, Oregon's Kate Brown, Texas' Lupe Valdez. In 2004, Valdez became the first woman, first lesbian and first Latina sheriff.

Seriously grrls. If you want to see more people like you in office, register and vote!

McCain, Obama Avoid "Marriage Issue"

Although same-sex marriage may be a hot button for some voters, US Prez contenders are doing their best to avoid the issue this go 'round. With anti-marriage amendments potentially popping up in three states, this has been no easy task. Proponents of both sides are itching for a comment in their favor -- and soon!

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Palin's Church: "Pray Away the Gay!"

John McCain's anti-woman, vastly younger choice of a veep candidate, Sarah Palin, was obviously chosen with fundie moms in mind. Her church subscribes to the anti-gay religious conversion plan, and yes, she's got a staunchly anti-gay record, too. Despite the claim she has "good friends" who are gay.

Gay Marriage Issue Won't Help Republicans

Link Although gay panic helped push Republicans into office in the last elections, voters won't be fooled again. With more pressing issues to worry about, voters minds are opening up favorably to same-sex marriage and gay rights this time around.

Chelsea Clinton Hits the Queer Bars

Link Bill and Hillary's gal (who's grown up to be much prettier than we thought she would) has been investigating the Philly gay scene. No pix yet of her sucking face with a hottie, but we're keeping our eyes peeled.

Obama Reaches Out to LGBT Community

Link Although he's taken a few hits for some slightly anti-gay campaign decisions, Barack Obama wants us to know he's pro-equality. He even sat down and wrote us a nice letter about it.

Hillary vs Obama: Who's Winning The LGBT Voters

Link In the race for the White House, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are leading the pack among Democrats. Hillary, though, seems to have a slight edge when it comes to winning the votes among gays and lesbians.

Campaign Frustrates LGBT Activists

Link No, you're not imagining things. When the Prez '08 campaign was young, the Dems did a pretty good job of sounding pro-gay rights. But as the days go by, they just don't seem to be waving that rainbow flag quite as much.

Taking a Second Look at Hillary

Link Between Hillary and Obama, it's hard to say who's courted the LGBT crowd well enough. Both have secured friends in high places, but the upcoming issue of Advocate takes a second look at Hillary's pink cred.

Ellen Nabs Hillary Interview for Season Premier

Link This season of Ellen's talkfest kicks off on September 4th with Hillary Clinton as guest -- and it's the first talkshow Hillary's appearing on since the LGBT debates. Maybe she'll have a chance to expound on her answer to Melissa's "run over by the bus" statement.