The final word on 2010 as seen through the eyes and hearts of nine lesbians and one cisgender-privileged heterosexual dog.

Wanna know the true origin of “The Power of the Clam” or the names and breeds of Whitney’s five dogs? Of course you do. Jess lifts the veil on Whitney’s main bitches: Romi, Sara and the Real L Word’s voice of reason: her roommate Alyssa.

Today Obama did another thing for gay people, and we can hear the icicles of our soul slowly melting. Which got me thinking about relationships — are we in an emotionally manipulative short-term on-and-off relationship with Obama, or is he in fact being a better man?

You knew that conservative right-wing homophobes hated gay people, but did you know how much? No. You didn’t. Trust us.

Today Lindsay Lohan was sentenced 90 days in jail starting July 20 for violating her probation terms. Before that we found out that she wasn’t dating that girl Eliat because Eliat already has a girlfriend. That seems less important now.

GetEqual interrupts Obama’s speech, again. Closing arguments for the Prop 8 trial will be heard on June 16, but will there be cameras? Also, a behind-the-scenes look at trans rights advocacy in Washington, Clayton McKleskey of The Dallas Morning News wants to know if we can stop talking about gay stuff yet, and more on college courses on gay marriage (or, as we like to call it, ‘marriage’).

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Does anyone even know why we are remembering the Alamo? I don’t. You know what we should remember, though? That time Autostraddle went down. We should also remember all your comments.

“The Dinah is gonna be a lot of fun! Truthfully, every time I see a large group of gay women I can’t believe how many of us there are. I marvel.”

Grammy nominations are in! Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga and other people we like got nominated. Also Taylor Swift is Entertainer of the Year according to someone. Also some lists about gay things and characters and a Harry Potter thing.

Judge Walker will begin hearing closing arguments in the Prop 8 trial today. Oh, and the Prop 8 supporters are going to ask him to expand the reach of the ban. Catch yourself up so we can process everything tomorrow!

Thought Gwyneth Paltrow maxed out her musical mojo in the classic Huey Lewis Karaoke-themed film “Duets”? THINK AGAIN, GLEEKSTER.

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11. Are You There, Marriage? It’s Me, Disenfranchised Gay Person

Judge Walker released NINE PAGES of critical thinking questions about the arguments in the Prop 8 trial. Closing arguments start in a week! Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were pardoned last week and now Steven seeks a “normal life” with a new girlfriend. Also, White House on DADT and MORMONS ARE GETTING SUED for failure to disclose its Prop 8 contributions.

The beating of a gay man in Georgia gave us some feelings about Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and pervasive homophobia in the military. Plus, gay men still can’t give blood, the 16-year-old sailor has been found, culture wars are here to stay, and a lesbian cop is suing the NYPD for sexual harrassment.

Zero percent of teens with lesbian parents report instances of abuse; probably this means everyone should have two moms, like Riese. Also: You can get married over Skype now, Dan Choi is eloquent on Veterans/Remembrance Day, and meeting Autostraddlers and making friends will make you happy.

Tegan & Sara perform “Alligator” on a Canadian kids television show, new albums on the horizon for Gaga, Blink 182, and Radiohead, new vid from Crystal Castles, tour dates from The xx, Jenny & Johnny, Gucci Mane releases new mixtape, and fresh new releases from Kele of Bloc Party, The Roots, and Sia.

Before Rose, Jill, Nikki, Tracy, Mikey and Whitney, we had Genesis Moss, Aneesa Ferriera, Kim Stolz and so many more! A look at some of our favorite lesbian & bisexual women from reality TV. Who are your favorites?

“Can sexual orientation be changed through conscious decision-making or therapy?”, ABC’s Nightline asks in its piece on Journey into Manhood retreats. Really? Is that still a real question?