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Same-sex marriage went into effect today in Uruguay. Acting under legislation passed in April, Rodrigo Borda and Sergio Miranda, aged 39 and 45, flashed big smiles as they addressed a gaggle of reporters upon leaving a civil registry in Montevideo. “We are celebrating it and sharing it because this law establishes that we all have rights. There are no first …

Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims writes: The time has come for our Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to include a basic level of protection for members of the LGBT community in Pennsylvania. That’s why I’ve not only co-sponsored House Bill 300 this legislative session, but am also working hard with Prime Sponsors Rep. Dan Frankel and Rep. Chris Ross to build …

I don’t know where he gets the energy, but in November our own Father Tony will participate in South Florida’s version of an AIDS ride.  From the SMART Ride about page: Like many things that change us and the world in some way, it starts with a dream, a vision, and an idea. The Southern Most AIDS/HIV RideTwenty-Thirteen is no …

Hundreds of protesters marched to the Russian consulate in Toronto on Saturday. A number of local politicians attended the rally Saturday, including Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Glen Murray, who is openly gay himself, and Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo. Speaking with CP24, Murray also said the law is worrisome. “If we were in Russia right now, we’d be mobbed by …

Stay out of the comments if you’ve not yet seen last night’s episode. Otherwise dive in and dish. Only two more episodes left in the season.

(Via Towleroad)

“The way they are persecuting people in Russia is quite horrific. The Olympics is the best experience you will ever have as an athlete. Their whole memory and experience is going to be marred by this stuff. They are going to be made to feel unacceptable, inappropriate, and it is a really awful, awful feeling. The Olympics are supposed to …

GaymerX, the world’s first convention for LGBT gaming geeks, was held this weekend in San Francisco, where over 2000 fans enjoyed gaming panels, booths, concerts, cosplay, and parties. Sponsors of the event included GLAAD, the Trevor Project, Electronic Arts, and XBox. Gaming site Kotaku tells us about one of the weekend’s most memorable moments: Ellen McLain, the voice of GlaDOS …

From the YouTube channel of the Pennsylvania Democrats.

A New York City restaurant and nightclub trade association will today hold a symbolic vodka dump in protest of Russia’s ban on “homosexual propaganda.” The protest is organized by the United Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association, which represents 3,000 hotels, nightclubs, bars and restaurants. The umbrella group is calling for a citywide ban on all Russian booze and foods. Last …