The Senate has confirmed an openly gay man, Eric Fanning, as the under secretary of the U.S. Air Force. This is the second-highest ranking civilian position in the Air Force.

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Former Senator Chuck Hagel has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Defense, but what's the LGBT community's take on his appointment following his previous anti-gay comments? (He's since apologized for the statements and has committed to supporting LGBT servicemembers.)

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...but also supports military chaplains' religious right to not marry gay couples. Check out a synopsis and videos from possible Sec. of Defense Chuck Hagel at today's Senate confirmation hearings after the jump. 

Connecticut's General Assembly today confirmed Andrew J. McDonald as the state's first openly gay state Supreme Court justice.

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The story we brought you last week of 17-year old Lennon Cihak being denied confirmation for supporting marriage equality made national headlines and provoked one of the Diocese's priest to defend the decision over the weekend. 

So, what did Father Gary LaMoine have to tell his parishioners about the church's homophobic move?

Who runs the world? Gays! The U.S. Senate made history on Monday by confirming—for the first time ever—an openly gay male to serve as a federal judge. Details after the jump!