GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

Seventy Seven Members of Congress Urge Obama to Suspend Gay Ban

Michigan Domestic Violence Organizations, Other Community-Based Nonprofits to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Grant

PFLAG Applauds President's Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Federal Workers, Calls on Obama to Honor Promise to Repeal DOMA

Ed Westwick: Not a Pretty Boy

PRETTY and lsquo;GOSSIP GIRL and rsquo; BOYS: People magazine and rsquo;s hottest bachelor Chace Crawford joked about co-star Ed Westwick and rsquo;s "Velcro patch of chest hair," to which Westwick ribbed back, "I'm just not a pretty little boy, now am I?"

Farrah Fawcett to Wed Ryan O'Neal

WEDDING BELLS FOR AN ANGEL: As her condition worsens, Charlie and rsquo;s Angels icon Farrah Fawcett will wed longtime beau Ryan O and rsquo;Neal as soon as her health permits.

Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan Team Up for Reality TV

LET'S MAKE 'MEANINGFUL' TV TOGETHER: Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan confirm they're teaming up to work on a new reality TV series for ABC. Via Twitter, Lohan hinted that the show will be "meaningful... I am so blessed [and] because I am I want to make the world a better place."

Early Treatment for HIV Included in House Health Bill

This just in from Rep. Eliot Engel’s office… legislation known at the Early Treatment for HIV Act (ETHA) has been included in the House version of a major health care reform bill.  Sadly, many low income, HIV positive people are not eligible for Medicaid coverage until they develop full blown AIDS and ETHA would allow [...]

Seriously, Time to Call Your NY State Senator

As the New York State Senate and Governor Paterson work out the expected special session this week, NOW IS THE TIME to keep up pressure and let them know a priority should be passing marriage equality legislation. The Human Rights Campaign issued a press release today calling for action.  Said HRC President Joe Solmonese: “For those of us [...]

House Members Call for End to DADT Discharges

In a letter to President Obama today, 77 Members of the House of Representatives called on him to suspend investigation and discharge of gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers.  Organized by Rep. Alcee Hastings, the letter urges this action in conjunction with a legislative stretegy for repeal in order to improve our national security. The letter points out [...]

Gay and Lesbian Couples in Australia Worried About Downside of Legal Recognition (Gayapolis)

It appears the government is giving us everything but gay marriage, and as July 1 approaches there may be some very real disadvantages to relationship recognition.

Florida Synagogue to Offer Cereminies for Gay/Lesbian Couples (Gayapolis)

The Temple Sholom synagogue in Pompano Beach, Florida, has placed adverts in a local Jewish newspaper offering 'Jewish Covenant of Love” ceremonies to gay couples.

Gay-Rights Group Demands Perez Hilton Apology (Defamer)

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation isn't buying Perez Hilton's line that he called Will.I.Am a gay slur to taunt the singer with his own intolerance. The organization wants an apology. And...