What do the Episcopalian Church, the LDS leaders of Utah, and the Republican party all have in common? They’re all becoming a little more gay-friendly day by day.

Phillip Parker was 14 years old. He was gay and he lived in Tennessee and now he is dead.

All sorts of things are being done and said about gay and trans people in Australia; here are some of them.

Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.

Richard Nixon had a gay boyfriend, you can get hitched in Cancun, the KKK = the gays, and other things we need to tell you about urgently.

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve got a “like” button because we like you.

If you’re experiencing a slow build of paralyzing anxiety over the 2012 Presidential race and need someone to hold your hand and explain the big names and Death Eater alter-egos, this is your lucky day.

Rick Perry can’t stop talking about how much he hates the gays, and Newt Gingrich can. How’s that working out for them?

If you can handle the rain, you’ll be handsomely rewarded by my beloved hometown of Vancouver, one of the gay-friendliest cities in Canada!

Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! Happy Sunday Funday! Girls in short skirts SHOULD wear bikes, pride was AWESOME, we’ve got some videos for you, it’s basically a party.

Also, does anyone else want a sandwich?

Probably not — Bachmann and Paul’s Ames straw poll victory isn’t the end of the world or the race.

Mitt Romney gets asked by a Vietnam vet whether or not he supports equal rights for him and his spouse, and he does not have a satisfactory answer.

It was my 21st birthday and Netflix gave me Mad Men on Instant Netflix and the world gave you gay people in government, Quebec City is Beyond the Rainbow, Denise Richards had a lesbian affair, cute marriage things, introspective Hollywood, thoughts on Winehouse and so much more.

Let’s cuddle and enjoy lesbian books, community building on behalf of gays everywhere, Jane Lynch in a suit, Rose McGowan’s lesbian posse, and a two-piece swimsuit.

Did you know that one in five trans people does not have stable housing? Obama’s administration does!

Anthony Makk can stay with his husband Bradford Wells in the US, at least for two more years.

Things get really intense in Episode Two of Lip Service Season Two. Didn’t this show used to be fizzy and fun?

Daily Fix: Adam Lambert’s gorgeous new gaaayy song, “Outlaws of Love,” Gaga co-hosts The View, Miley Cyrus is REALLY into the gays, Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard tell hilarious stories for 3 hours, plus details on the new RENT revival.

California gay couples can now get married starting on August 18! Walker denied the (permanent) stay of his decision in the Prop 8 trial.