D.C. Gay Couple Falls From No. 1 Spot of Crate and Barrel Wedding Contest after Homophobic Blog Posts

By Yusef Najafi

Washington, DC —As marriage equality takes greater hold in America, it’s no surprise that gay couples are showing up in marriage-license lines or gazing over wedding bands at jewelry shops. Also not surprising, but still disappointing, is the homophobic pushback. (More)

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Will Mandatory Condom Use Become Law?

By Lyla Katz

Sacramento, CA — Condom use in porn may become California law if health officials agree with an AIDS Healthcare Foundation petition. (More)

Washington state senate passes anti-bullying law

By Ruth Schneider

Olympia, WA — The Washington state senate last week passed an anti-bullying law that includes protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, with a vote of 48-0, according to Equal Rights Washington. Earlier in the session, the House voted to pass the bill 97-0. (More)

Circumcision May Not Cut HIV Spread

By The Advocate.com Editors

United States — Studies in Africa have suggested that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV, but a new report out of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the surgical procedure is little help to men in Western countries, Reuters Health reports. (More)