The full effect of Jason Collins' decision to come out might not be known for decades, but tangible evidence of its importance has trickled out over the past few weeks. Hollywood Hills high school football captain Leo Washington, who came out this week after finding inspiration in Collins, is the latest hero in the revolution. 

Well this certainly bodes well for those potential endorsement deals!

Sales for Jason Collins customized jerseys accounted for 100% of sales for the Washington Wizards in the wake of his coming out announcement. 

More after the jump!

In an effort to protect religious freedom (seriously), Republicans in Washington state have filed a bill that would give businesses the right to deny services on the basis of religious belief. 

Hmm...slippery slope...

Details after the jump.

Everything's not coming up roses for Washington florist Barronelle Stutzman.

The newest darling of the anti-gay movement is facing a second lawsuit after breaking the state anti-discrimination law by refusing to sell flowers to a gay couple. 

Homophobic wingnuts are up in arms today over word that Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against florist Barronelle Stutzman.

Stutzman made headlines earlier this year when she refused supplying floral arrangements for the wedding of a longtime gay customer due to her "relationship with Jesus." There are many problems with her refusal, most of which is it's contrary to Washington state's anti-discrimination laws. And now she faces a lawsuit and a $2,000 fine for her anti-gay bigotry.

A new poll from ABC News/The Washington Post reveals a dramatic rise in support of same-sex marriage in the United States.

Check out the poll's findings after the jump.

We were already blown away by the Emerson College fraternity brothers who are raising funds for their frat brother's sex-reassignment surgery, and now members of George Washington University's Greek community are coming together to show their support for LGBT students. 

Twenty Greek chapters and GW's largest LGBT organization, Allied in Pride, have joined forces to put on drag show, y'all! 

Proceeds are going to The Trevor Project (and an organization of the winning fraternity's choice).

More after the jump.

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Instincters!What better way to celebrate than by watching President Obama's second inauguration? Follow the jump for the White House's live web broadcast of the ceremony. 

How witty.

The Florida Family Association, a won't-stop-at-anything chapter of the AFA hate group, mustered up the cleverest banner they could in an attempt to offend kids in Tacoma, Washington. 

President Obama's choice of pastor for the inaugural prayer may be about as bigoted as they come, but at least the venue hosting the event is making headlines for a very pro-LGBT decision. 

America, you have your first openly gay senator! That's right, it's official: the history books will remember today as the day that Tammy Baldwin was sworn in as our country's first LGBT senator.

Times they are a'changin'! 

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The Washington Post published an interesting piece questioning the role of LGBT-centered churches in a world that appears to be rapidly progressing with regards to gay rights. 

The piece specifically highlights the Metropolitan Community Church, founded by Troy Perry in 1968. MCC reportedly has more than 240 congregations and ministries around the world.

More after the jump.