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President Obama attended a star-studded Democratic Party fundraiser at the Beverly Hilton and faced protests over Prop 8 silence. Gay and lesbian marriage advocates demanded he weigh in on the anti same-sex marriage ban and on repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Celebs including Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Tyler Perry, Nicky Hilton, Steven Spielberg, Jamie Foxx and Kiefer Sutherland attended the soiree.

Pastor David H. Grisham has called on his ministry to boycott the city of Houston by imposing economic sanctions on the city for electing lesbian mayor Annise Parker and for allowing Planned Parenthood to build a clinic in the city, saying "Both of these actions are an abomination in the eyes of God."

Spring is here, and you know what that means: The Dinah! You may lose your shirt at some point (or at many points if all goes as planned), but chances are you’ll have your phone handy. Here are several apps that are sure to spice up your iPhone in time for hanging with thousands of lesbians at The Dinah. From equality-minded economics to fun photo apps to instant pickup-line rejections, upgrade your smartphone for The Dinah with a few of these fun apps.

Amid a growing chorus of opposition, Gov. Jan Brewer said she would 'do the right thing' for Arizona when she decides whether to sign an anti-LGBT bill by the end of the week.

SheWired's Celebrity Trainer Shawnee Harkins is starting her very own online training program. With Shawnee's workouts at your fingertips and on your computer screen, there are no excuses to not get your butt in gear and get in shape in 2009. As a SheWired reader, you can register for Shawnee's online program to receive two full weeks FREE of online personal training.

Gay couples ready to marry in New York hit a small speed bump on the road to wedding bliss when they tried to fill out marriage license applications early Tuesday morning. While the forms were made available to same-sex couples for the first time, the language on the applications still used the terms “bride” and “groom.”

Following Target’s $150,000 donation that supported advertising for an antigay Minnesota candidate, the Human Rights Campaign entered negotiations with the company, asking that it contribute an equal amount to candidates who support equal rights.

Writer and lesbian culture guru Diana Cage weighs in on the fight of the century that is health care reform. From town hall meetings to hysterical rightwing talks shows including Rush Limbaugh, the GOP's racism and classism in battling Barack Obama's push for health care for all.

A high school student in Madisonville, Tennessee, said he was verbally and physically assaulted by his principal last week for wearing a T-shirt supporting the establishment of a gay-straight alliance at Sequoyah High School.

Those who voted against same-sex marriage rights and passed Prop. 8 in November could get a real sense of just how integral LGBT people are in life if “Day Without a Gay” goes off without a hitch on Wednesday. Organizers Sean Hetherington and Aaron Hartzler are urging people to call in gay.

Paul Ryan made his first public appearance after being announced as Mitt Romney’s running mate Saturday morning and received the loudest applause of his debut speech when he said, “Our rights come from nature and God, not from government.”

For women looking for terrific lesbian-themed web series look no further than tello Films, co-founded by Christin Mell and Nicole Valentine. Through their collective vision and ingenuity they’ve created a hub for exciting, engaging and funny original content for a monthly fee that amounts to less than the price of a fancy latte. Mell, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of tello, has also executive produced tent pole tello projects including Cowgirl Up, McManusland, I Hate Tommy Finch and the upcoming series The Throwaways.

BendFilm has opened its submissions process for its 8th Annual festival, set to take place October 6-9, 2011. Submissions are open now, with early bird discounts until March 15. The high-altitude festival was created to give Pacific Northwest, national and international filmmakers recognition and critical exposure for their work. 

Is it part of a trend, or just a minor set back?

Getting life insurance might not be at the top of your to-do list, but it should be — especially for women.

Tammy Baldwin has been called a "radical lesbian" in her quest for a seat in the U.S. Senate, but what does she actually believe, and does it sound radical to you?