Brief Updates

The Washington, DC City Council passed by a vote of 11-2 a measure that would ensure same-sex marriage in the city.  Another vote is needed in 30 days, so Congress could still step in and block the measure.  But we're getting there.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke on World AIDS Day, saying, "We have to stand against any efforts to marginalize and criminalize and penalize members of the LGBT community worldwide."  Many are seeing this statement as directed towards Uganda and its Anti-Homosexual Bill.  It's a start, I suppose, but why aren't we just naming it?

China has opened a gay bar, subsidized by the Chinese government, in the hopes of slowing down the transmission of AIDS.  Giving gay men an acceptable outlet for their sexuality while providing safe ex information is the goal.

Atlanta holds its runoff election today, with a number of gay candidates on the slate.

Brookline High in Massachusetts is holding a silent protest this afternoon to oppose Fred Phelps, whose church members are known to carry "God Hates Fags" signs to their demonstration.  They are at the high school to protest its LGBT Alliance.