New Zealand beer brand, Tui, is facing a wave of controversy following a billboard campaign that many argue is homophobic.

The ad presumably makes reference to New Zealand's recent legalization of same-sex marriage and reads: "Dad's new husband seems nice." "Yeah right."

So what does the company have to say?

Find out after the jump.

Nordstrom is the latest retailer to get into the gay-inclusive mix, albeit a little more subtly than their counterparts like Gap and JC Penney.

Their latest ad for their Nordstrom Weddings department is titled "Nordstrom: The Ultimate Wedding Party" and it appears based on our count that two of these wedding parties are for gay couples.

Did we miss any? Let us know after the jump.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Smoking and Health is including members of the LGBT community in its new anti-smoking campaign. 

That makes sense considering CDC data shows that LGBT people are almost 70% more likely to smoke cigarettes than others. (Sidebar, what's with people lighting up after they leave the gym??)

Check out the CDC's video with Ellie, who currently lives with her partner in a smoke-free home. Ellie suffers from asthma caused by second-hand smoke; she's never been a smoker. Watch after the jump.

As part of the "We Do Campaign," longtime couple Matt and Raymie attempt once again to get a Tennessee marriage license. This time, however, armed with cameras, loved ones and the knowledge that they will again be denied, the men prepare a tear-jerking speech about what that elusive certificate would mean to them. Grab the tissues and a pint of Ben & Jerry's and curl up with our video of the day after the jump.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes didn't hesitate to express his concern over Mark Zuckerberg's allegiance with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who famously vetoed marriage equality in the state.

Now marriage equality advocates are getting in on the action. 

See what they have to say after the jump.

Pongsapat Pongcharoen wants to become the Governor of Bangkok and he's hoping votes from the increasingly accepted trans community will help him get there. In what is believed to be the first video in the world that openly courts trans voters, Pongcharoen makes his inclusion of kathoeys (Thais who transition from male to female) known to the world. Check it out after the jump. 

As the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of America begin a three-day meeting that will determine where the group officially stands with regards to gay Scouts and Scout Leaders, they'll have 1.4 million voices to contend with.

According to GLAAD, "four Scout leaders whose petitions on Change.org sparked a national movement to end the Boy Scouts of America’s anti-gay policy, delivered more than 1.4 million signatures from their combined petitions to the Boy Scouts headquarters today.

More after the jump.

The Human Rights Campaign is shining a national light on the New York City mayoral race by officially endorsing Christine Quinn for mayor. 

Quinn, the Speaker of the New York City Council, married her wife, Kim Catullo, last year. 

More after the jump.

United Colors of Beneton's inclusive principles has long been an overused punchline, but we're glad to see the jokes haven't deterred the iconic fashion house from pioneering acceptance in the fashion world.

So, a big round of applause goes to the United Colors of Beneton for giving a major role to Brazilian/Italian trans model Lea T in the label's s/s 2013 campaign. Check out Lea's first inspirational promo video as a brand ambassador for Beneton after the break. 

With the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) potentially ending its ban on gay Scouts and Scout leaders, you'd think that'd be cause for at least a cautious celebration, right?? 

Not so fast. The policy that may replace the nationwide ban is giving the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) pause.

The proposed new policy would give sponsoring organizations permission to institute their own bans on gay Scouts and troop leaders at the local level. 

More after the jump.

Thirteen major companies have come together in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. 

The Business Coalition for DOMA Repeal, formed by the Human Rights Campaign, includes six Fortune 500 companies.

Pretty fancy!

Details after the jump.

Determining that the "culture wars are over" and that the "republicans have lost," former Romney Campaign Senior Adviser Dave Kochel has come out in support of marriage equality.