Does it matter that Nate Silver--this Presidential election's real superstar--is gay? 

David Badash at The New Civil Rights Movement makes a strong argument for why it may. 

Check it out his piece on the statitician who accurately predicted how ALL FIFTY states would vote in this year's Presidential election (and who's making life sexier for nerds everywhere). 

More after the jump!

Mary J. Blige has long supported HIV/AIDS causes and praised her gay fans, but her position on marriage equality wasn't exactly clear, at least not until Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. 

So, what does the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" have to say about same-sex marriage?

Hail Mary! It turns out that an unprecedented number of Catholics are supporting us Marys' right to marry! But how strong is the support? Find out after the jump.