With the help of her attorney and family, the brutally beaten Mallory Owens has released a detailed official statement detailing the Thanksgiving attack at the hands of her girlfriend's brother that landed her in the hospital. Read it after the jump. 

Horrifying pictures of a hospitalized Mallory Owens have been spread around Facebook as much as that copyright statement this week, along with a petition urging Mobile County, Alabama prosecutors to charge her attack as a hate crime. But now that she's well enough to speak to the press, Mallory herself is making some shocking claims about the Thanksgiving dinner assault she faced at the hands of her girlfriend's brother. 

Mallory Owens, a 23-year old living in Mobile County, Alabama, has to receive facial reconstruction after a horrific assault at the hands of her girlfriend's brother on Thanksgiving. 

Oh Thanksgiving. The time to think about all the things we have to be thankful for. 

Like Matt Bomer. 

In all seriousness, we here at Instinct hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday! We'll be having our first full meal since last Christmas 2011, so we're particularly excited.

As always, be careful what you gobble!

We'll see you on Friday! (But let's be honest, it's gonna be a half day because we'll be hungover broken men.)  Happy Thanksgiving!!

Ellen admitted she's a big fan of openly gay Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon's impersonation that debuted on the show last weekend, but wants to know if she "really sounds like that."  

The Supreme Court, as expected, released more information today about its new session and unfortunately cases involving DOMA or Prop 8 were not included on the list. 

While Americans rode out the side-effects of tryptophan and carbo-loading while watching Lady Gaga handle a flesh-toned phallic microphone on a prime time broadcast, Australians were treated to their own huge gay made-for TV moment: the new gorgeous "It's Time" ad for marriage equality from the country's GetUp! organization. Follow the jump to watch, but be warned: your eyes will well.

We have come a long way this year for LGBT equality, for that we are grateful. We are grateful for our continued support from the best readers and partnerships that a magazine family could ask for. Be happy, be healthy, give love even when it isn't earned and, gurl, treat yourself to an extra helping of pie! You earned it.

While most people in the U.S. are thinking about tomorrow's festivities, we have our sights set on the Thanksgiving bookends: the biggest bar night and Black Friday. For both you need to be armed with a plan. Unfortunately, those looking to check out the newest Apple store at Grand Central Station (said to be the largest) will have to wait a little longer. Details and artist renderings of the magnificent geek heaven after the jump.

Classing up the joint with a mink stole and gold eyeshadow, Lady Gaga's sultry version of "White Christmas" (along with its cover art) has leaked to the Internet ahead of its scheduled debut during Mother Monster's Thanksgiving special. Follow the jump to check it out!

To counteract GLAAD's Thanksgiving campaign, Maggie Gallagher has decided to offer her tips on how homophobes can "stand their ground over the mashed potatoes and gravy." So, what advice does Maggie have to give to turn the holiday into a vehicle for hate?

We have plenty of reasons for which to thank the American Foundation for Equal Rights and the brave couples fighting for equality this year (and fingers crossed we'll have even more reason to thank them in 2012!). Follow the jump for a special Thanksgiving message from AFER and the couples serving as plaintiffs in the Prop 8 suit.