The ENDA Discrimination...Or More Politics As Usual?

Link Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass), who's celebrating 20 years as an openly gay Congresscritter, has introduced two versions of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) for discussion on Capitol Hill. One version covers gays and bisexuals, the other includes transgender persons.

“It comes down to three choices,” Frank said Friday. “We vote on a bill with the transgender [clause] and we lose, we pull the bill altogether, or we pass the one with sexual orientation.”

Are the Fundies Losing Their Grip?

Link With Jerry Falwell six feet under and Pat Robertson approaching dinosaur status, the far-right Christian fundamentalist crowd don't have as much sway with the Republican party as they used to? Will their next move be to create their own political party? And if so, will anyone care?

Tennis Coach Bags 13-Year-Old, Faces Jail

Link One of the UK's top female tennis coaches claims she's completely heterosexual, despite the "love contract" written to her by a young female student. And that traces of her DNA were found on said student's undies. And that they were caught in bed, nekkie together by Mom.

Lesbian Sex 101 for Heteros

Link An advice columnist answers straight people's ultimate question: How do lesbians have sex? Talk about informative! Did you know "muff diving" is another word for cunnillingus?

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.

15,000 Sign California Rights Petition

Link The Governator's desk must be overflowing with paperwork, the latest addition being nearly 15,000 signed petitions demanding equal marriage rights in the Golden State. Among those who've been swayed: the mayor of San Diego -- who recently learned his own daughter is gay.