At a book signing event in Massachusetts this week, MSNBC host Chris Matthews was put on the spot by folks critical of him for consistently legitimizing hate group leader Tony Perkins. What does Chris have to say about regularly inviting the Family Research Council leader on his show to discuss the gay community? The awkward video, after the jump.

And guess which one—the robot or Michelle Bachmann—had more personality? (Follow the jump for more.)

It seems like the Tennessee public education system is making a habit of having their LGBT students feel unsafe and outcasted. Details after the jump.

A gay man literally stood up for his rights in Iowa today during a rally hosted by GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty. Details and video, after the jump.

We just love watching anti-gay politicians squirm. Furthermore, as we move into Independence Day weekend, let's remind ourselves of the many freedoms we as LGBT people are still not afforded, and think about ways we can do little acts of activism. Awkward video after the jump.

While one of our favorite dance-pop divas dances her way out of the end of the world (see previous post), another fights an epic battle between heaven, hell and all the "homo stuff". in between The newest Gagavision (so happy Lady Gaga is doing this short-film series again!) showcases a recent run-in Mother Monster had with an anti-gay "Christian" bigot protesting outside her concert.