Today’s oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals begin at 1PM local time in San Francisco. The court has wisely decided to stream the proceedings over YouTube, which should provide for relatively glitch-free viewing. Follow along at the Twitter hashtag #9thCircuit.

From an advertorial on Gay Star News: Marcin Dobiasz, 35, originally from Poland, began losing his hair eight years ago. An actor and DJ, he lost all of his confidence when he went from a sexual lothario to being compared to Patrick Stewart. ‘About two years ago, before the treatment, I stopped dating completely and I wouldn’t take a cap …

(Via Christian Nightmares)

“In recent years, society has brought social and legislative approval to all types of sexual relationships that used to be considered “sinful.” Since the biblical vision of what it means to be human tells us that not every friendship or love can be expressed in sexual relations, the church’s teaching on these issues is now evidence of intolerance for what …

Now that the Smithsonian has launched an LGBT history collection, Perkins says they should be known as an “unnatural history” museum.

Stay out of the comments if you’ve not yet seen last night’s gory season finale of The Leftovers. Otherwise dive in and dish.

The British government is “scrambling” to offer more perks to Scotland after a recent poll shows a slim majority are now in favor of independence. British finance minister George Osborne said on Sunday that plans would be set out in the coming days to give Scotland more autonomy on tax, spending and welfare if Scots vote against independence in a …

From the editorial board of the Shreveport Times: Last week’s decision by a federal judge to uphold Louisiana’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is disappointing on many levels, but mostly because it means this state will continue to sanction what in the year 2014 is obvious discrimination against a specific segment of the population. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman’s ruling …

Via Project Q Atlanta: Last month, Daniel Pierce was disowned by his family in a violent confrontation as they attempted a “pray away the gay” intervention. Pierce, a 19-year-old college student, recorded the incident in a video that quickly went viral and was viewed by millions of people. On Friday, Pierce was on hand for Lost N Found’s open house …

Via Stereogum: La Roux’s video for “Kiss And Tell” is a colorful take on ’80s sex infomercials, featuring Elly Jackson acting as recipient for all of the calls. It features an impressive cadre of vintage phones, from the traditionally quirky hamburger phone to one that looks like a piano. A European telephone number flashes across the screen that, when called, …

Maggie Gallagher’s son Patrick, as we’ve long known, writes musicals and once performed in an off-Broadway production of Sodom: The Musical. In 2012 Patrick debuted a new song at an AIDS fundraiser held at the Duplex, the famed West Village gay cabaret and nightclub. Here’s his latest: “Swipe Right (The Tinder Song)” Performed by Patrick Gallagher, Lizzie Rainville, Kameron Nelson, …

“I and others in my organization received death threats over the phone Saturday and early Sunday. We took them very seriously and I did not want to risk anyone’s life to send a message. Whether gay radical activists or others made these threats is not clear yet. What is clear is that there are those who oppose us so vehemently …

Via the Telegraph: Forget tea time, beefeaters or those derelict red phone boxes – nothing makes you feel more proud to be British that the world’s most photogenic royal couple announcing that they’re expecting a second child. And with ten days until Scotland votes on whether to remain part of the – proudly royal – British union, could the excitement …

After 72 years these ladies finally manage to marry each other, Wonderful!! #gay #Lesbian http://t.co/1PHX34Mj9K— Mrs.W (@MrsWsOpinions) September 8, 2014 From Iowa’s Quad City Times: Vivian Boyack and Alice “Nonie” Dubes say it is never too late for people to write new chapters in their lives. Boyack, 91, and Dubes, 90, began a new chapter in their 72-year relationship Saturday …

Broadway stars Hugh Jackman and Audra McDonald performed as did the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. The eulogy was delivered by Howard Stern.

Via the Winston-Salem Journal: In a letter sent to city employees Aug. 28, Human Resources Director Carmen Caruth said that the city would recognize marriage licenses from any state or U.S. jurisdiction for all city benefits, regardless of whether the couple is of the same or opposite sexes. That decision went into effect immediately. Caruth cited a ruling by the …

“I put my hand on a Bible. I raised my other hand, and I swore to uphold the Constitution of the state of Florida. The voters by over 60 percent six years ago put this in our Constitution. People always talk about personal views, it has to do with an Attorney General doing her job. It is my job. I …

Clip recap: A massive victory for equality in Wisconsin and Indiana, with one of the most strongly-worded decisions yet. A judge in Louisiana has ruled against marriage equality, but there are some problems with his ruling. There are major oral arguments this week in multiple states, and more cases move closer to consideration by the US Supreme Court.