Updated Thursday, 9:35 a.m. EST

The storm of controversy sparked by the AT&T/T-Mobile merger letter of recommendation GLAAD sent to the FCC doesn't seem to be dissipating anytime soon. First, the controversial letter of support that left the LGBT community scratching its collective chin lead to GLAAD President Jarret Barrios's resignation over the weekend. On Wednesday, six more heads of the organization reportedly topple. Today, GLAAD releases its first official statement on the string of resignations. Read it after the jump.

If you wanted to hear Rachel Lang's own words describing why she bombed Michele Bachmann, follow the jump for a video interview with the glitter activist. Still, the question remains: Did glitter-bombing Bachmann move gay rights forward?)

While backstage at the Much Music Awards over the weekend (during which she showed off a blue armpit weave), Lady Gaga was reportedly taken "aback" when asked to defend herself against accusations that she's "taking over gay rights." So, how did Mother Monster respond to the line of questioning?

The United Nations makes history today as the international body approves its first condemnation of anti-gay discrimination. Details follow.

While HRC has successfully assembled a diverse collection of celebrities and respected voices to publicly support marriage equality in New York, NOM has mostly had to depend on good ol' Maggie to push their message of hate. But as N.Y. lawmakers enter the final stage of approving same-sex marriage, former football pro David Tyree is speaking up on behalf of NOM. Hear what he has to say after the jump.

While New York senators continue to weigh their options on brining marriage equality to a floor vote, one Republican senator is straying from his party’s stance and coming out in support. Check out his awesome statement to the press after the jump.

One vote down. One to go. Get the latest on New York's Senate outlook, when a vote may come down and more, after the jump.

As the headliner for EuroPride 2011 (held this year in Rome), Lady Gaga used the platform's proximity to the Vatican to once again speak out loudly for international LGBT rights. Video of Mother Monster's Saturday-night speech and performance of "Edge of Glory," after the jump.

Update, Monday 2:30 p.m. PST

GLAD Denounces RI Civil Unions Bill

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) reported that they are unhappy with the religious exemption amendment in Rhode Island's civil union bill because of potential risks to same-sex couples in regards to health insure, hospital visitations and more. GLAD said in a press release:

"Everyone agrees that religious denominations should not be required to join any two people in any legal relationship – whether marriage or a civil union – that is contrary to their religious teachings. However, the religious exemption amendment goes much further in allowing religious charitable and educational organizations – such as social service providers,...

You may have seen Judy Rickard’s new book, Torn Apart, reviewed in our May issue, but find out what this activist for same-sex binational couples is doing now to help gain protections not just for our community, but her family—after the jump.

Updated Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. EST

After story of its surprising supposed tolerance reverberated around the world, Moscow government officials on Wednesday issued a clarification. 

He still wants LGBT Ugandans to spend their lives in prison labor yards, but MP David Bahati (the instrumental figure in the country's now-infamous "kill the gays" proposal) guesses he's now OK with not killing all the gays in his country.