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New Jersey is debating on gay marriage RIGHT NOW, kids. Follow along! Probs we’ll be disappointed, but we can drink together later. Don’t worry. UPDATE: We were disappointed. Break out the bottles.

No one thought it would happen, but the New Jersey Senate agreed to hear the same-sex marriage bill tomorrow — what’s the outlook? Also, Rhode Island’s gay funeral rights bill veto, Prop 8 trial on YouTube, Obama’s transgender appointee, and the funniest bestest Daily Show video ever about that simple time Glenn Beck & his ilk are always reminiscing about.

The hypocrisy is thick today! Plus, Gay marriage is dead in the water in New Jersey (surprise!) but safe in Iowa. Annise Parker was sworn in as mayor of Houston. California will vote on marijuana legalization soon.

Rather than turn over custody, an ex-gay Mom has just vanished into thin air. Two gay men got married yesterday in Latin America’s first gay marriage. The LAPD is not down with discrimination. The Senate confirmed the first gay U.S. marshal. Gay rumors are flying in an Illinois Senate race. And The Tyra Banks Show is calling it quits!

Are you tired of all the end of the year/decade lists? Well, TOO BAD, I’m forcing another one on you: the New York Times Picturing the Past 10 Years. But don’t worry, it’s all fun graphics!

While we keep losing on the gay marriage front, it’s getting easier for gay people to get elected. Dead magazines, dead feminism (again, this time it’s Hilary’s fault), Living NYE Parties, Judge Judy, sex tapes, trending topics, the end of time, trans inclusion in feminism, queer lounge, 2009 WERE YOU LISTENING?

Uganda’s backing up on the kill-the-gays bill. Also; lesbian lawyer is suing her former boss for $50 mil, Ann Nixon Cooper passes away at 107, queer the census, what it means to be trans, same-sex loving in Sweden, female athletes/horses, and lists of influential progressives and hot dead people. YEAH!

Same-sex marriage is about to be legal in both Mexico City and Washington DC! New York Senator Diane Savino has had to fight off lesbian rumors in the past. There’s a new book about the link between America and the anti-gay bill in Uganda. And the closing of the South Florida Blade has led to not one but TWO new gay papers in the area.

Here’s our roundup of the biggest, best, and worst events for gay people in 2009.

The Washington D.C. City Council said yes to marriage equality in its final vote on the bill. Howevs, Marion Barry voted no, which is frustrating. Los Angeles police have some new info on Mitrice Richardson, who went missing three months ago. There’s some good news for gay businesses. And were same-sex marriage supporters too vocal in New Jersey?

Anyone But Me returns today with an edgier, hotter Season Two Premiere. What will happen now that everyone knows Vivian is a giant lezbo?

The New Jersey Senate will vote on same-sex marriage on Thursday after an nine hour debate yesterday. The Williams Institute has found all the gays, has a map for you. The first gay female bishop was elected in LA over the weekend, and Anglicans the world over are unhappy. New York gays are already plotting to kick out some anti-equality Democratic Senators.

The New York State Senate voted NO on your right to marry the person you love. How does that make you feel? OPEN THREAD!

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time for Heidi Klum and the other VS Angels to parade around in underwear, heels, and wings! Interns Sarah and X tuned in and have a fun recap for you.

Today is World AIDS Day. Find out how you can get involved and get the facts about the epidemic and how it effects women. Hillary Clinton speaks out against LGBT discrimination on World AIDS Day and we hope she’s talking about Uganda. Rachel Maddow DOES talk about Uganda, Queerty’s letting you vote on an LDS ad campaign, a California man is trying to ban divorce. And the Chinese government opens a gay bar.

Palin supporters in Ohio can’t explain Palin too good, and Comedy Central finds there are no Palin supporters in New York b/c of the liberal elite. American evangelical groups are spreading their anti-gay message to Africa, and it’s coming back around to affect the USA. Lady Gaga will be on Ellen this week. And one group in D.C. is fighting hypocrisy by outing priests.

In October we interviewed Skyler James, a lesbian soldier denied the DADT discharge she expected when outed — she wanted you to know the true story of her appeal to Canada for asylum. Today, we’re happy to report her success! Also; San Fran tells feds to back off and let it grant benefits to same sex couples, gay panic will be cited in Mercado case and NY looks ahead for same-sex marriage.

I hear about the “death of print” all the time in journalism school, but the closing of Window Media hit a bit close to home. The Washington Blade’s staff, however, is determined to make it work and revive the publication with or without Window Media. Will gay media find a new business model before we lose our greatest resources?

In today’s news, Washington, D.C., may soon legalize gay marriage. DADT is sinking faster than Riese, Alex, and Jess’s hurricane-bound lesbian cruise ship! Unfortunately, The Man is still lurking around high schools, keeping girls from dancing together.

Someone left a voicemail threatening to shoot a former anti-gay leader in Maine. The House health care bill actually includes several benefits for the gay community. Plus, Ellen graces the cover of O magazine.

The defeat of same-sex marriage in Maine may lead New Hampshire voters to overturn their own gay marriage laws, Maine makes nation take stock of strategy. I wish Google News had a “good news” filter. In lieu of that, I also have a funny Onion video about Glenn Beck and photos of hot girls!

Lindsay Lohan denies boyfriend rumors, Adam Lambert Releases a New Single and breaks up with boyfriend, Power Up to honor lesbians in Showbiz including Susan Miller tonight. Also; an Ally McBeal reuinion, Here/Regent media layoffs and Maine governor interview in the NYTimes Magazine.

A Louisiana justice of the peace denied a straight interracial couple a marriage license out of concern for their future children. A high school student in Mississippi is kicked out of the yearbook for wearing a tuxedo. And where’s the progress on DADT?

Obama to the HRC: “I’m here with a simple message. I’m here with you, in that fight.” Obama pinky-swore and pretty-promised to do everything we want him to do. So, lesbians – what now?

Skyler James grew up believing that joining the military “was the best thing you could do to make your parents and your country proud.” Now 21, James was denied the DADT discharge she expected and wants you to know the true story of her appeal to Canada for asylum.