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Swedish Lesbians Win Money In Court For Being Kicked Out Of Bar Over Kiss

“Elena Evenson, 22, and Mia Hallen, 25, filed discrimination complaints. They said bouncers told them kissing was not all-owed but ignored heterosexual couples snogging. Supreme Court judges rejected an appeal by the Spy Bar in Stockholm, Sweden, against a lower court’s payout ruling. ” Link

We're Married Say 150,000 Gay Couples

“Nearly 150,000 same-sex couples reported being in marriage relationships last year, many more than the number of actual weddings and civil unions, according to the first U.S. census figures released on same-sex marriages.” Link

Lutheran Church Allows Gays As Clergy

“Under the new policy, individual ELCA congregations will be allowed to hire homosexuals in committed relationships as clergy. Until now, gays and lesbians had to remain celibate to serve as clergy.” Link

Study: HBO Is Most Gay Friendly TV Network

“HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of gay characters last season, according to a report released Monday. In its third annual Network Responsibility Index, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation found that of HBO’s 14 original prime-time series, 10 included content reflecting the lives of gay, bisexual and transgender people. That totaled 42 percent of the network’s programming hours, in series such as “True Blood,” “Entourage” and “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.” By contrast, on NBC and CBS only 8 percent and 5 percent, respectively, of prime-time hours included them, the report said.” Link

Danielle Radcliffe Talks About Gay Speculation

“‘It’’s wonderful. I grew up around gay people my entire life, basically, that’s possibly why I’m quite camp, and some people think I’m gay when I meet them, which I think is awesome,’ the Harry Potter franchise star admitted. ‘It’s always good to keep them guessing. ” Link

Rumor: Hayden Panettiere To Do Lesbian Kiss In Next Season Of "Heroes"

“Hayden Panettiere is preparing for girl-on-girl love scenes in the next series of Heroes – her character will reportedly enjoy a smooch with her college roommate.” Link

Indian Court Legalizes Gay Sex

“‘The inclusiveness that Indian society traditionally displayed, literally in every aspect of life, is manifest in recognizing a role in society for everyone,’ judges of the Delhi High Court wrote in a 105-page decision, India’s first to directly address rights for gay men and lesbians. ‘Those perceived by the majority as ‘deviants’ or ‘different’ are not on that score excluded or ostracized,’ the decision said. ” Link

Video Shows "Gay Exorcism"

The video of a “Gay Exorcism” was posted to Youtube by a Connecticut church – Manifested Glory Ministries.

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Neil Patrick Harris And Partner David Burtka To Adopt Baby

“After going through a rigorous screening process, ‘Neil and David were so relieved and excited once they were approved,’ says the source. ‘Now they have so many surrogate profiles to go through to find the right woman to carry their child.’” Link

Lesbians In Virginia Prison Segregated Into "Butch Wing"

“Dozens were moved in an attempt to split up relationships and curb illegal sexual activity at the 1,200-inmate Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, though some straight women were sent to the wing strictly because of their appearance, the inmates and corrections officers said. Civil rights advocates called the moves unconstitutional punishment for ‘looking gay.’ The warden denied that any housing decisions were made based on looks or sexual orientation, and said doing so would be discriminatory.” Link