Two weeks ago, we told you how a Florida circuit court judge put a chink in the stubborn armor of the state's gay adoption ban when he ruled that an openly gay Key West foster parent had the right to adopt a boy he has raised for the past seven years. Well now The Miami Herald has a through examination of the same-sex headed family at the heart of the case. Go check that out: A gay father finds victory in his family [Miami Herald] (H/t: Towle) In legal terms, it has to be noted that this ...

The Log Cabin Republicans are all kinds of mad at Mike Rogers and Michelangelo Signorile because of the Mike-y duo's decision to highlight the fact that an openly gay man, Mark Buse, serves as John McCain's chief of staff. Speaking to the matter, LCR's Scott Tucker has posted the following to LCR's official blog: [T[his political stunt by Mike Rogers just proves what Log Cabin has been saying for years. John McCain is an inclusive Republican who hires the best people, regardless of sexual orientation. Also, can we please stop childishly lobbing the “homophobic” insult at Republicans who don’t agree ...

In light of Clay Aiken's "Yes, I'm Gay" People magazine cover, the kids over at Huffington Post have run down some of the more famous periodical-based coming outs. From Louganis to Bass, go check out what Arianna's workhorses have dug up: Coming Out Covers Through The Years [HuffPo] Though for us, the most formative magazine moment will always be that one that ran in a Highlight for Children issue sometime around 1984: That Gallant always knew what was up. Although truth be known -- we were always much more into bad boy Goofus. *LEGAL NOTE: This ...

Love Won Out is pro-gay. Love Won Out believes that gays should be accepted for who they are. Love Won Out could be featured at same-sex weddings. Love Won Out's words are sincere. We truly like that Love Won Out exists. But don't worry, fellow fans of queer equality. We're not talking about Focus on the Family's Love Won Out "ex-gay" program that tours the country with its unscientific nonsense about "curing" gays. No, no -- we're talking about this Love Won Out, a song penned by a singer/songrwriter named Tokyo Rosenthal: Singer/Songwriter Pens Gay Marriage ...

This evening, after my duties protecting the world from anti-gay hostility have come to a close, I will be making a Phyllo-crusted Goat Cheese and Lentil Pie. I will likely pair this with a simple side salad, and accompany it with a nice glass of Pinot. After my partner and I enjoy the feast, we will probably watch a little TV as we let our food settle. Then when the mood strikes us, we will have some Breyer's low-fat Rocky Road ice cream (either on a cone or a cup). This evening, both the food and the love will be ...

Regular readers know that we're not really into that whole gossip thing around here. But apparently some obscure actress named Lindsay has confirmed that she's in a same-sex relationship, and all the kids are telling us it's kind of a big deal: AUDIO: Lindsay Lohan FINALLY Confirms Relationship With Samantha Ronson [Defamer] ...

San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom and New York's Gov. David Paterson are both on the left side of the country, politically. Now the two will meet on the right side of the country, geographically, to hold a swanky Manhattan fundraiser in opposition to California's Proposition 8. This from 365Gay: Funds raised to support a California ban on same-sex marriage are outpacing funds to defeat the ban and keep gay marriage by nearly a third, so San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will head to New York on Thursday to seek cash. Newsom will host a fundraising event with New York State ...

Pop Quiz: What will Clay Aiken finally reveal in a People magazine cover story? a. That's he's an organ donor b. That he's qualified to be Vice President c. That he's gay Perez has the "shocking" scoop: Finally!!! [Perez] ...