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Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

Why 'Openly Gay' Is an Offensive Term

News outlets routinely use this phrase to describe LGBTQ+ people, but they should stop and use a more prideful alternative.

Meet the First Openly Gay Eagle Scout

Pascal Tessier, a 17-year-old from Chevy Chase, Md., has become the first known openly gay Boy Scout to achieve the organization's highest honor.

Senate Approves Openly Gay Judicial Nominee

The U.S. Senate approved the judicial nomination of Michael W. Fitzgerald, a gay Obama administration nominee for the federal bench.

LGBT Leaders Lobby for Openly Gay Appointees

LGBT leaders are meeting with members of the Obama transition team to push for appointing an out cabinet secretary and brief them on LGBT policy. Though no promises have been made, activists are hopeful more gay appointees will be added to the list.

Openly gay sailor recalled to active duty

An openly gay sailor in the U.S. Navy who was discharged in 2005 after coming out to his command was subsequently recalled to duty in 2006 and has been serving actively in Kuwait with the Naval Customs Battalion Bravo, according to an article published in Sunday's Stars and Stripes.

Openly gay George Takei joins Stern

Howard Stern has introduced George Takei as his new on-air personality. Takei, who played Sulu on Star Trek and who last year publicly came out as gay, will serve as announcer on Stern's new show.

Openly Gay Black Bishop Ordained by Missouri Episcopalians

The Rt. Rev. Deon Kevin Johnson says racial justice will be one of his priorities in heading the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Openly Gay Florida Politician Accused of Bullying Colleague

A female colleague said Carlos Guillermo Smith lashed out at her with "blatant aggression" at a Democratic Party function.