LNews Broadband Access Held Hostage!

I haven't forgotten you, darling. Really, I haven't. It's just that I've recently moved house and Verizon is holding my broadband access hostage until August 17th. So in the meantime, get rowdy and make some news so I'll have even more to update you on when I get back online. Kisses!

-- Your humble LNews Editor

Capturing Time (and Wine) In a Bottle

Link Lesbian vintner Peg Raley operates the only winery in Delaware -- which was illegal at the start. She's also quite the looker, and yes, this article does feature a dazzling photo of her.

UN Chides US Over Lack of Gay Rights

Link The United Nations report says the United States needs to crack down on gay bashing and other forms of discrimination. The list is pretty appalling, too.

Florida Governor Candidate Okay With Civil Unions

Link But don't get him wrong. He's still not for full marriage rights, but it is a good sign for the Sunshine State.

Labor Unions to Fight Against Marriage Ban

Link An unlikely ally has joined the fight for marriage rights in Wisconsin. The political arm of the AFSCME fears a marriage ban could take away its right to argue for benefits for domestic partners.

Study: Health Care Affected by Coming Out

Link New Zealand lesbians who came out to their health care providers say the disclosure resulted in a lower quality of care than if they'd pretended to be straight. However, by staying closeted, doctors may miss health issues that LGBT patients are more likely to face -- particularly the mental health symptoms that arise from being closeted.