Sarah Palin Resigns

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska:

Benefits For Government Workers' Gay Partners

President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees but stopping short of a guarantee of full health insurance, a White House official said.

Obama planned to announce his decision Wednesday in the Oval Office, the official said. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because Obama had not signed a presidential memorandum putting his plan into place.

Watch Now: "Bruno" Debate

Brian Graden, Peter Paige and others in the gay community voice their concerns over the potential harm of "Bruno." Watch now.

The View Asks "Son, Are You Gay"

Should parents ask their kids if they are gay? The ladies of The View take on that question. What do you think is the right answer?

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Airline For Pets Launches This Summer

Is your dog or cat tired of flying in the cargo hold when you travel? Okay, Fido and Kitty can't talk, but if they could, I am sure they would tell us that they'd rather fly in the main cabin, and now they can on PetAirways. I'm not kidding. There is a new airline just for pets, PeoplePets reports.

Do We Need LGBT Studies?

When I went to college, LGBT studies classes were pretty much unheard of, but they're all the rage these days. Schools ranging from UCLA to the University of Maryland offer LGBT studies courses and programs. But do we really need them?

I got to thinking about this today when I read that the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus has raised $1.5 million to fund an endowed professorship in LGBT studies at Harvard University. Reportedly the first of its kind, this endowed professorship will allow the school to hire visiting professors who will come in for a semester at a time to teach classes on sexuality and sexual minorities.

Cheney: Marriage For All

Supporters of equal marriage rights for all have a new and vocal ally, former Vice President Dick Cheney. He said Monday that he supports gays being able to marry but believes states, not the federal government, should make the decision. Speaking at the National Press Club, Cheney said "I think, you know, freedom means freedom for everyone. I think people ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish, any kind of arrangement they wish."

Third-Grader Organizes Gay Equality Rally

Activists are getting younger and younger these days. Have you heard about Ethan? The Colorado third-grader recently organized a rally to promote marriage equality for gays and lesbians as well as equal protection under the law.

Yes, this little boy—with some help from his mom and a teacher—put together a rally for gay equality, getting the necessary permits, finding speakers and making the community aware of the event, which was held this past Saturday in Denver on the steps of Colorado's Capitol. Two hundred people attended. Not a bad turnout!

While Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper couldn't make it, he did issue a proclamation declaring May 16th "Marriage Equality and Equal Protection For All Day."

As for what inspired this little boy to speak out for gay rights, Ethan decided to hold the rally after he found out that a same-sex couple who lives in his neighborhood and has a child are not allowed to wed in Colorado.

You've got to love this kid. Check out this video of him speaking at the rally:

Are you amazed and inspired by this kid?

Keith Olbermann, New Gay Activist?

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann obtained major credibility with the gay community last November after defending same-sex marriage on his popular TV show.  His on-air "lesson" to Miss California, Carrie Prejean, on last night's broadcast only reinforced his popularity in the gay community.  In case you missed his new segment, you can watch it below.

Trump Delivers Miss Cali Verdict

Hold on to your tiaras: Miss California Carrie Prejean is keeping her crown. Donald Trump, who co-owns the Miss Universe Organization (parent of the Miss U.S.A. and Miss Universe pageants), made the announcement at a press conference in New York City this morning.

Prejean faced the possibility of losing her title after some sexy photos of her surfaced. The whole brouhaha over the pictures was ridiculous. In my opinion, they were no more scandalous than a Maxim magazine photo spread. Trump agreed.