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Conservative misinformation DEBUNKED: Democrats did not call for a rainbow redesign of the American flag

According to conservative pages, Democrats are adding a rainbow to the American flag, and "gullible" is written on the ceiling above you. Go ahead, look up.

Obama Appoints First Female Secret Service Director

President Obama today announced the historic appointment of Julia Pierson as the first-ever woman to serve as director of the Secret Service, reports Reuters.

Hillary Clinton Loves 'Texts From Hillary' - Creates Her Own Submission

A Tumblr page called Texts from Hillary, which has images based on two photos (by Diana Walker for Time and Kevin Lamarque for Reuters) taken of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton texting and sporting some very chic sunnies on a military C-17 aircraft last October, went viral last week – and now the Secretary of State herself has added her own submission. As a side note, the Pretty Little Liars image was our favorite:

Suspect Confesses to Murdering Uganda Gay Rights Activist David Kato

Ugandan police officials say a man has confessed to murdering David Kato last week after an unspecified "personal disagreement" with the prominent gay rights activist. The suspect, Nsubuga Enock, was arrested Wednesday and confessed to the crime. A police spokesman said the motive wasn't robbery, nor, he claimed, was it the result of Kato's LGBT activism work that resulted in a Ugandan tabloid newspaper publishing his photo in October below the words "Hang Them."

Gaga, Bachmann, Clinton and Palin Make Forbes' List of Powerful Women

Lady Gaga, Michele Bachmann, and Sarah Palin scored places on Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who took the top two spots.

Is the Vatican Softening Its Stance on Gay People?

The church should also recognize positive aspects of same-sex relationships, the document says.

Josh Cavallo Calls Out Qatar Over LGBTQ+ Rights Ahead of World Cup

He also encouraged FIFA to "do better" and questioned David Beckham's promotion of the event.

Iceland Gets Gay Marriage!

The nation of Iceland, which is the only country with an openly gay head of state, voted unanimously on Friday to legalize same-sex marriage.

Russia Raids Gay People's Homes

Russian gay activist Nikolai Alexeyev's home was among the latest to be raided by prosecutors.

Maryland Senate Debates Marriage Equality Bill

The Maryland Senate is expected to begin debate on the marriage equality bill Thursday as opponents plan amendments intended to derail the proposal that narrowly passed the House of Delegates last week.

Study Shows that Children of Lesbian Couples Succeed

A recent study in the journal Pediatrics shows that being raised by same sex parents is no hindrance tohealthy psychological development. The study is the first of its kind to follow children of lesbian couples from insemination to adolescence.  The results are showing that the children of the same-sex couples were more competent in school, had fewer social problems, broke fewer rules and were less aggressive.

Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Protest Against Russia's President

Members of the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison for ‘hooliganism’ for staging a protest against President Vladimir Putin outside of Russia’s main Orthodox Cathedral on Feb. 21, of this year. Hundreds protested outside the courthouse when the verdict came down leading to at least 30 people being detained.

Laurel Holloman and Adrianne Curry Both Divorcing: Bisexual Babes Back on the Market

Two outspoken bisexual celebrities are heading to divorce court this fall. One of the super-sexy stars of Showtime’s original lesbian series The L Word has officially filed for divorce. According to TMZ, Laurel Holloman, who played Tina Kennard on the series, filed papers asking a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to end her nine-year marriage to architect Paul Machery. Also in court this fall: bisexual model Adrianne Curry, whose five-year marriage to Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight is coming to an end.

Pentagon Approves Lifting Ban of Women on Submarines

The Pentagon said on Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to end the U.S. military's ban on allowing women to serve in submarines.

Chaz Bono on ‘DWTS’: ABC Flooded With Transphobic Complaints

Just days after the official cast for the new season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars was announced, the network has been flooded with transphobic and homophobic complaints for including transgender celebrity, Chaz Bono. Out of a celebrity cast that boasts Ricki Lake, Ron Artest, Kristin Cavallari, David Arquette, out former Queer Eye star star Carson Kressley, and Nancy Grace, most of the comments on ABC’s message boards were about Bono, the only child of Cher and Sonny Bono, who underwent surgery and legally changed his gender and name last year. And the comments are revealing an ugly prejudice in the large fan base of the hit show.

Marilyn Monroe Lights Up with Lesbians?

A 50-year-old video of Marilyn Monroe sidling up with and smoking weed with a pair of  ladies -- who ping way gay, or maybe that is just wishful thinking that Marilyn loved the lesbians -- was sold to a Marilyn collector last week for $275,000. Watch the Video.

LGBT Teens in Gay Friendly Areas Less Likely to Commit Suicide According to Study

Gay and bisexual youth who live in areas with a higher proportion of same-sex couples and schools with gay-supportive policies are less likely to attempt suicide than those living in more conservative areas, according to a new study. The study of 32,000 Oregon high school students, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens are five times more likely to commit suicide than their straight peers.

Iceland's Lesbian Prime Minister to Retire

Iceland prime minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, the first out lesbian to head a national government, will retire from politics when the parliamentary term ends in April.