“The Dinah is gonna be a lot of fun! Truthfully, every time I see a large group of gay women I can’t believe how many of us there are. I marvel.”

Grammy nominations are in! Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga and other people we like got nominated. Also Taylor Swift is Entertainer of the Year according to someone. Also some lists about gay things and characters and a Harry Potter thing.

GetEqual interrupts Obama’s speech, again. Closing arguments for the Prop 8 trial will be heard on June 16, but will there be cameras? Also, a behind-the-scenes look at trans rights advocacy in Washington, Clayton McKleskey of The Dallas Morning News wants to know if we can stop talking about gay stuff yet, and more on college courses on gay marriage (or, as we like to call it, ‘marriage’).

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Does anyone even know why we are remembering the Alamo? I don’t. You know what we should remember, though? That time Autostraddle went down. We should also remember all your comments.

Thought Gwyneth Paltrow maxed out her musical mojo in the classic Huey Lewis Karaoke-themed film “Duets”? THINK AGAIN, GLEEKSTER.

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Judge Walker will begin hearing closing arguments in the Prop 8 trial today. Oh, and the Prop 8 supporters are going to ask him to expand the reach of the ban. Catch yourself up so we can process everything tomorrow!

Zero percent of teens with lesbian parents report instances of abuse; probably this means everyone should have two moms, like Riese. Also: You can get married over Skype now, Dan Choi is eloquent on Veterans/Remembrance Day, and meeting Autostraddlers and making friends will make you happy.

11. Are You There, Marriage? It’s Me, Disenfranchised Gay Person

“Can sexual orientation be changed through conscious decision-making or therapy?”, ABC’s Nightline asks in its piece on Journey into Manhood retreats. Really? Is that still a real question?

Amazing Human Gene Robinson is retiring from his post as Bishop because it’s hard out there for a gay bishop and Giant Douchebag Andrew Shirvell is getting fired from his job at the Attorney General’s Office. We’re still unemployed, btw.

The beating of a gay man in Georgia gave us some feelings about Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and pervasive homophobia in the military. Plus, gay men still can’t give blood, the 16-year-old sailor has been found, culture wars are here to stay, and a lesbian cop is suing the NYPD for sexual harrassment.

Judge Walker released NINE PAGES of critical thinking questions about the arguments in the Prop 8 trial. Closing arguments start in a week! Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were pardoned last week and now Steven seeks a “normal life” with a new girlfriend. Also, White House on DADT and MORMONS ARE GETTING SUED for failure to disclose its Prop 8 contributions.

Tegan & Sara perform “Alligator” on a Canadian kids television show, new albums on the horizon for Gaga, Blink 182, and Radiohead, new vid from Crystal Castles, tour dates from The xx, Jenny & Johnny, Gucci Mane releases new mixtape, and fresh new releases from Kele of Bloc Party, The Roots, and Sia.

This Sunday is extra Funday because we have VIDEOS of EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD. By which we mean Kurt and his maybe future boyfriend, sexy ninja mental asylum ladies, superawesome trans athletes, and a special surprise marine mammal. Oh also did we mention that we managed to elect 106 queers to public office? Pat yourself on the back and have a cupcake. Also Keith Olbermann is on twitter, saying things.

Before Rose, Jill, Nikki, Tracy, Mikey and Whitney, we had Genesis Moss, Aneesa Ferriera, Kim Stolz and so many more! A look at some of our favorite lesbian & bisexual women from reality TV. Who are your favorites?

The Real L Word’s Stamie Karakasidis talks to Autostraddle about adjusting to reality fame with Tracy Ryerson, coming out in a Greek family, The Kids Are All Right, the glowing vag poster and the cast’s real opinion of TRLW.

Christina Aguilera and her husband are getting divorced because obviously Christina wants to make out with girls. Join the club NO REALLY JOIN THE CLUB.

Essence’s first lesbian wedding! Early returns from DADT Survey have good news! And Stephen Colbert faces his fears, which include the editor of OUT Magazine, Feministing interviews Rachel Maddow and Winston is a snail for Halloween. Also, moar, with a special appearance by Anderson Cooper and the Jersey Shore (not together).