ON OUR GAYDAR — News, notes, clicks, and quips from around the web.
• British activist Peter Tatchell claims Prime Minister Gordon Brown banned him from Downing Street's Pride — 'cause Tatchell is all critical and stuff.
• By a margin of 312 votes, Al Franken (finally) declared winner of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race.
• Are a pair of lesbians responsible for the food writing we know today?
• If some napkin math holds true, there are 400,000 gay professional athletes out there. So where are they?
• Speaking of activists, if you refused President Obama's invitation to yesterday's reception, is that malpractice?
• Gone from Grey's, TR Knight heads to Broadway.
• Speculation over characters Shatterstar and Rictor in the X-Factor comic ends … with a kiss.
• GLAD is filing an amended complaint in its DOMA case sometime in late July, which means the government's response won't come until September.
• A handsome new hottie on 90210.
Maggie Gallagher’s Maine Condolence Letter Will Surely Cause You to Tear Up (41)
· depfox says: Bryan Breaks this speach apart nicely in his blog: http://gayfamilyvalues... »
· clark says: It would be great if everyone could go to the YouTube site and bombard it with comments.... »
· Britt says: Charles- Apparently her husband is Hindu. His name is Raman Srivastav. Prior to being... »
Who’s to Blame for Maine’s Marriage Failure? (138)
· libhomo says: I was going to include Maine in my summer travel plans. That isn’t going to... »
Is It Wrong to Refuse to Have Sex With HIV-Positive Men? (87)
· Distingué Traces says: I’ve volunteered in HIV prevention. I’m HIV-positive. I feel I am... »
· don warner saklad says: Did I mention the strategy?… you can get tested TOGETHER with a... »
· don warner saklad says: >”Don’t be dumb. Safer sex practices are not used universally... »
Were These Dads Harassed + Detained By Wal-Mart Because They’re Gay? (14)
· scott ny'er says: man, i’m sure glad there isn’t a walmart near me and I live in NYC.... »
· Ian says: Sorry but while I feel sorry for WHAT happened to this family, at the same time I see it... »
Adam Lambert Suckled a Breast Just Before Breaking Up With Drake LaBry. Coincidence? (53)
· Nicole says: Romeo, What’s your problem? Why do you care so much what his sexuality is?... »
Gordon Brown's wife plans to go on the march with the gays on London on Pride day.
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