Bank of America discriminated against a lesbian in couple in Florida. Instead of just settling for a huge sum of money like Americans in the private sector normally do when faced with legal action, HUD asked for a relatively small sum of money ($7,500) and actual policy changes.

Yes, we need to keep working. But can we fuckin’ party for a second please.

The 49ers have been practicing their selective memory in preparation for this loss, and we’re gonna learn why they call it “Charm City.”

Miley Cyrus dreams of Katy Perry and pubic lice yearn for an unwaxed abode.

We got your Zach Wahls, we got your Husbands and Husbands, we got your Gaythering Storm!

Starring IKEA Monkey as Margot Tenenbaum.

“Is opposition to gay marriage by itself proof of bigotry? No. But is far too much of the opposition largely fueled by prejudice? Yes.”

Davis County, UT school board realizes that maybe letting books help teach students’ tolerance about same-sex families is actually an awesome idea.

From Queer Nation to queer theory to alphabet soup and umbrellas and the always-dicey process of reclamation.

Jenny Owen Youngs just officially came out on EveryoneIsGay.com!

This week in lit links: book-inspired ice cream, why “women’s stories” aren’t the same as stories about women’s lives, writing gay YA in Russia and more.

The books of Orange is the New Black, diversity in kids’ books, heroic librarians, subtle ways of convincing those around you to read your favorite childhood novels and more.

Thirteen years ago, Chuck Hagel called an ambassador “aggressively gay.” Now, Hagel is Obama’s nomination for Secretary of Defense.

Carly and Robin got married, I’m Thinkin’ Bout Booze, and it’s Trans* Awareness Week! Plus, more gay people are getting elected to things.

An unlikely story brought to you by the haters at Center for Marriage Policy.

Kristen’s Team Pick: #dayssincethelastprominenthomophobewascaughtinagaysexscandal isn’t just a hashtag.

Get ready to face-palm.

This week everyone is atwitter about gay marriage and Madonna’s sexiest material turns 20. Also, Pink takes her clothing off and video footage was released with her consent! What more coud I ever offer you?

Happy Sunday! I have been the worst this week multiple times. I really don’t wanna talk about it.

Exodus’s president, Alan Chambers, has posted a comprehensive apology to the gay community on their website.