If it's actually true then this is a phenomenal scientific breakthrough... 

A Japanese research team, led by Mitinori Saitou of Kyoto University in Japan are claiming to have created eggs from embryonic stem cells, as well as producing eggs that will become healthy offspring.

This could lead to gay men in same-sex relationships having the ability to create an offspring completely from just their two donor DNA's.

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A New York Times article, published today, details a proposed rule that would "extend health insurance to the children of gay people who are partnered with federal employees."

Though the actual domestic partners would still be blocked from coverage based on the Defense Of Marriage Act, children being provided coverage is certainly a silver-lining.

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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's move to seek US Supreme Court approval to strip health benefits from same-sex partners of Arizona state employees has been met with wide disapproval and is already resulting in a shake-up amongst her appointed staff.

Brewer appointee to the Arizona Tourism Advisory Council, Edwin Leslie submitted his resignation Tuesday telling Brewer that, "Your actions ... are in direct conflict with your reiteration that all Americans are entitled to the same 'inalienable rights.'"

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It seems like President Obama continues to woo us, but isn’t quite ready to introduce us to his parents yet.

The International Business Times reports that President Obama is preparing to announce new policy that will give more benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.

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While thousands of people worldwide are occupying their city's downtown and financial districts over issues with banking and corporate control, the nation's largest bank is, at least, trying to do something right for one sector of society. Details after the jump.