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Via Buzzfeed: A bill that threatened to expand Russia’s crackdown on LGBT rights by stripping gay parents of their children has been withdrawn from consideration, a spokesperson for the parliamentarian who sponsored the bill said on Saturday. The move came to light after LGBT rights activists noticed the bill had been noted as “withdrawn” on the website of the State …

Most popular female baby names by year. Via WaPo.

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ABC’s New Jersey affiliate will be live-streaming one of the ceremonies. When they first met 27 years ago, marriage let alone their relationship wasn’t something to talk about. AT 12:01a.m., Joanne Schailey and Beth Asaro will make history in a small Lambertville courtroom being one of the first gay couples in the state to be legally married. “20 years ago …

Mediate has the recap: In an interview for This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl put a fine point on Cruz’s post-shutdown standing, then twisted it. Karl asked “How much do your colleagues just despise you right now on the floor?” Cruz replied, “There’s an old saying that ‘Politics, it ain’t beanbag.’ And, you …

An estimated 1500 anti-gay extremists clashed with riot police in Montenegro today as authorities struggled to protect the participants in the first gay pride event ever held in the nation’s capital. None of parade’s 150 participants were injured or arrested. The march, guarded by almost 2,000 police officers, took place on Sunday afternoon in Podgorica, the capital of the staunchly …

They’re also selling hoodies and hats.

The Lion King has become the first Broadway show in history to have grossed a billion dollars. Via Playbill: “This humbling milestone is a testament to the vision and artistry of Julie Taymor,” said Thomas Schumacher, president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, in a statement. “For nearly 17 years she has been The Lion King‘s guiding creative force and …

Clip recap: Tanya was a 28-year-old woman who started taking drugs at age 14. She had overwhelming guilt over something that happened to her, which she confidentially shared with Bob. One thing was certain that she had a lot of demons, including Murder. The demon was so resistant that it took four strong men to drag her up to the …