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My native Uruguay is a little bitty country, the size of Rhode Island, but sometimes it reaches out with the arms of a giant to embrace equality and justice. Yesterday Uruguay became the 12th country to legalize marriage for same-sex couples, and for my Uruguayan immigrant family and myself it was an incredibly exciting and affirming moment.

A priest in Missouri bars a lesbian parishioner from receiving communion at her mother's funeral.

The New Yorker movie critic David Denby is in hot water today after he published an early review of Sony Pictures upcoming blockbuster The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the magazine's December 5th issue.

When the news of Prop 8’s downfall hit the internet, one of the most raw and ecstatic responses was that of the one and only Lady Gaga. Which is not surprising, since the openly bisexual superstar has been one of the most vocal celebrities of the equality cause recently. Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s hard to deny that Gaga’s infectious enthusiasm and support has attracted and inspired millions across the world, and her message of peace and self-acceptance has changed numerous lives.