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Friday, 24 May 2013 15:56 - Puerto Rico Lawmakers Pass Two Important Pro-LGBT Bills

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:56:03 +0100

Progress in Puerto Rico! Legislators approved a bill on Friday outlawing employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.

Lawmakers also extended domestic violence protections to gay couples in a separate bill.

More after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 14:47 - Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson On Same-Sex Marriage: 'I'm Not ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:47:51 +0100

It appears Chris Kluwe's pro-marriage equality message didn't change the hearts and minds of all of his former teammates on the Minnesota Vikings.

His former teammate Adrian Peterson spoke out against same-sex marriage in a Sirius radio interview with Bruce Murray and Amani Toomer.

See what he had to say after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 13:50 - Illinois Marriage Equality Bill Gets Extension; Will Be Voted On ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:50:49 +0100

Illinois's marriage equality bill, known as "The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act" has been granted a one week extension for consideration.

The bill's sponsor assures supporters of marriage equality that the bill will be voted on next week.

More after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 13:27 - Instinct Magazine Online Issue 5-24-13 Available Now On Flipboard!

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:27:06 +0100

We know you check in with InstinctMagazine.com regularly throughout the day to stay up to date on the latest and greatest gay-interest stories. But when your friends quiz you on the week's big topics at Memorial Day BBQ parties, you'll now be even more prepared thanks to our latest Flipboard magazine featuring the week's hottest headlines. Head here to reacquaint yourself with the best links from the week.

Friday, 24 May 2013 12:51 - Kaitlyn Hunt Rejects Plea Deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:51:35 +0100

18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt, who's been charged with sexual misconduct with a minor (her high school girlfriend, has rejected the plea deal offered by the state of Florida.

The deal would have included two years of house arrest, two years of probation, and a guilty plea to child abuse.

Check out the statement from Kaitlyn's attorney after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 12:14 - Conservatives Rant Over Boy Scouts' Decision To Allow Gay Scouts

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:14:16 +0100

The sky is falling!!!

At least according to anti-gay advocates that are bemoaning the Boy Scouts' decision to allow openly gay youth to participate.

See what NOM, the Family Research Council, and even Texas Governor Rick Perry had to say after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 11:37 - Jennifer Hudson Signs On As 'American Idol' Judge--Who's Next??

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:36 +0100

Jennifer Hudson has officially signed on as a judge for American Idol's potential all-Idol alumni superpanel! We reported earlier this week that Idol producers were looking into this as a possibility. Looks like it's happening!

Which Idol superstar is next??

More after the jump.

Friday, 24 May 2013 11:33 - Major Cable News Networks Overlook NYC Hate Crime Murder For ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:33:43 +0100

Major cable news networks have once again ensured that most Americans don't realize gay men are still being murdered for being gay men. This week, Mark Carson was shot in the face in New York City by a man who allegedly lofted gay slurs his way before pulling the trigger. But viewers of Fox News and CNN probably wouldn't know that.

Friday, 24 May 2013 10:05 - Primal Instinct: Behind The Scenes With "Geordie ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:05:46 +0100

What better sight to see after our previous article about the neutering of the men's underwear industry than Gaz (from Britain's take on The Jersey Shore, Geordie Shore), stripping to his skivvies for DNA Magazine.

Check out the NSFW-ish behind-the-scenes video of the shoot for the Aussie Mag after the break!

Friday, 24 May 2013 08:46 - NYT: Men's Underwear Ads Are About To Get A Lot Less Sexy

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:46:35 +0100

This year's Super Bowl was a game changer. For the first time in recent memory, the millions who tuned in for the Beyonce concert and her opening act (the Baltimore Ravens) came face to face with not one, but two glorious commercials featuring half-naked ripped men: David Beckham and Calvin Klein's Matthew Terry.

Twitter practically imploded.

Friday, 24 May 2013 08:29 - "Gay" = "Worst" As Far As Google Search Is ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:27 +0100

It's bad enuogh many of us were subjected to the derogatory pejorative use of "gay" in the halls and classrooms of junior high and high school; but to be met with "gay" meaning "worst" in a search from Google, of all places?

Friday, 24 May 2013 07:35 - This Is The First Gay Couple That Will Get To Marry In France

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:35:06 +0100

France's bigot brigade may be trying really hard to steal the limelight away from the country's big moment, but they can't silence the news of the first gay couple to tie the knot under the new marriage equality law.

Friday, 24 May 2013 07:23 - Marriage Equality Moves Another Step Forward In Nevada

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:23:03 +0100

In what was the final action on marriage equality this year in Nevada, the state assembly has kept momentum on an amendment supporting same-sex marriage going forward.

Friday, 24 May 2013 05:12 - Video: The Saturday’s Debut “Gentleman”

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:12:25 +0100

Since Girls Aloud are officially dunzo, The Saturday’s get full custody of our Britpop-loving hearts. But will their Desperate Housewives-flavored new video for “Gentleman” do the trick for you?

Check out the new clip below.

Friday, 24 May 2013 04:32 - Heart It Or Hate It: Ciara's "I'm Out"

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:32:10 +0100

Someone goodies have gotten...hard? Check out Ciara's new single, "I'm Out," featuring an expletive-riddled guest spot by Nicki Minaj, and let us know if you’re liking this turn in Ciara’s sound...

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:34 - Elliot Morales Indicted For Mark Carson's Murder; Lawyer Claims ...

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:34:54 +0100

A grand jury has indicted Elliot Morales in the anti-gay hate crime murder of Mark Carson (pictured) in New York City last weekend. Morales confessed to the crime during his arrest.

His attorney, however, is claiming Morales isn't responsible.

More after the jump.

Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:22 - BREAKING: Boy Scouts Officially End Ban On Gay Youth Members

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:22:12 +0100

The Boy Scouts of America has officially ended its ban on openly gay youth membership.

Gay scout leaders will still be banned, which means gay youth can serve until they turn 18.

The New York Times provides details on the decision after the jump.

Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:07 - AmFAR Auction Bidder Wins Trip To Space With Leonardo DiCaprio

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:01 +0100

How much would you pay for a trip to space with a superstar? More importantly, which superstar?

The winning bidder at the AmFAR Cinema Against AIDS charity dinner at the Cannes Film Festival just laid down $1.5 million for a celestial trip seated next to one Leonardo DiCaprio!!

More after the jump.

Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:22 - Swag Suite: Side Effects

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:22:11 +0100

We don't normally look forward to side effects, but if Jude Law is included in one of them, then sign us up for the study! Side Effects, starring Jude Law and Rooney Mara and out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, follows a psychiatrist (Law) as he deals with a disturbing patient. The psychological thriller is so spine tingling that we had to go to our happy place a few times, which, coincidentally, consists of imagining Jude Law.

What to feel the Side Effects with us? You're in luck! Register (it's free) with our website, then head to our Swag Suite area for a chance to win Side Effects. Good luck!

Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:17 - Esurance Donating $100,000 To Pro-LGBT Causes; Wants You To ...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:01 +0100

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is donating $100,000 to organizations supporting LGBT equality this year and YOU can help determine how those funds get directed!

More after the jump!