Discharged soldier fights gay policy

(CNN) A former Army lieutenant who was discharged from service last week for being openly gay said Sunday that he will continue to fight for a quick repeal of the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

Log Cabin chapter blasts Texas GOP’s platform

(Gay Politics) Calling anti-gay language in the state Republican Party Platform “extremist” and “foolish,” the Dallas chapter of Log Cabin Republicans has issued a statement asking the party’s candidates and elected officials to publicly repudiate those portions of the document, according to a report in the Advocate . The state party recently unveiled its platform containing language calling for the criminalization of sodomy and referring to homosexuality in draconian terms. ””We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases,” the document states.

Court: same-sex marriage is not universal right

(SFGate) European nations do not have to allow same-sex marriage, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled, though gay rights groups claimed a partial victory Friday because the court acknowledged growing agreement that their relationships should be recognized in… Same-sex marriage – Human rights – Marriage – United States – Austrian Empire

Gates: Veto of military gay ban bill possible

(Wash. Times) WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Sunday that President Obama could end up vetoing legislation that would lift the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

California Same-Sex Marriage Trial: An Uneven Matchup

(Politics Daily) Opponents of same-sex marriage put on a weak case in a California courtroom. The likely result: A ruling in favor of gay couples.