Michigan Governor Rick Snyder would rather talk about jobs and kids than gay marriage.

The Associated Press reports that the first-term Republican sidestepped the issue at Mackinac Island conference Thursday (30 May),  a day after four pieces of legislation related to marriage equality were introduced in the State Senate.

When asked about his personal position on the issue of gay marriage, Snyder said he hasn’t gotten involved because he wants to focus on 'jobs and kids.'

Debbie Reynolds, who plays Liberace’s mother in the HBO film Behind the Candelabra, socialized a lot with the late entertainer when both were doing stage shows in Las Vegas in the 70s and 80s.

Reynolds, 81, turned to the stage after her movie career starring in such films as Singin in the Rain and Yhe Unsinkable Molly Brown had cooled a bit. But like Liberace, she found Vegas audiences more than welcoming.

A man is facing prison after threatening to bomb a Puerto Rico gay pride march on Twitter.

Joseph Morales Serrano was taken into custody at his home in San Juan on charge of cyber-bullying a gay activist on the social networking site.

As reported by the Associated Press, a spokesman for the FBI said Morales allegedly posted the threatening message on 6 May and was expected to appear before a federal judge yesterday (20 May).

Minnesota state representatives may vote on a gay marriage bill as early as next week.

Though no votes have been scheduled in either the House or Senate, according to The Associated Press, if the bill passes, gay marriage in Minnesota could come as quickly as 1 August.

As state representatives continue to debate their vote, one more Minnesota swing vote representative announced his support for the gay marriage bill.

French police have readied water cannons in case protests against marriage equality become violent today (23 April).

The riot control devices are lining France’s National Assembly as lawmakers prepare for a final vote to legalize same-sex marriage.

Christophe Crepin, spokesman for the police union UNSA, told the Associated Press the extraordinary security is in place as a protection.

In recent weeks, homophobic attacks have spiked and some legislators have received threats.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder of a gay mayoral candidate, whose body was found near a river levee in the Mississippi Delta this week.

The Associated Press reported that Coahoma County Sheriff’s department stated in a news release that Lawrence Reed of Shelby was charged in the death of Marco McMillian, a 34 year-old gay candidate for mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi.

McMillian’s bid received press attention as he may have been the first openly gay man to be a viable candidate for public office in Mississippi.

Afrer a week of controversy, the Associated Press on Thursday (21 February) said it will refer to married same-sex couples in a story the same way they do straight couples: 'husband' or 'wife.'

The AP's stylebook now states that 'husband' and 'wife' is 'acceptable in any recognized legal marriage' regardless of sexual orientation. They add that 'spouse' or 'partner' may be used if requested.

Same-sex marriage may be legal in nine US states and the District of Columbia but to the Associated Press, the people in those marriages are 'partners' not a 'husband' or a 'wife.'

The news agency, owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, recently revealed a style policy in regards to same-sex couples that is different from how heterosexual couples are described.

There was a time, not too long ago, that Edith Windsor felt she didn't have anything left to live for.

Her spouse of 44 years, Thea Clara Spyer, had died in 2009 and Windsor suffered from a case of broken heart syndrome (stress cardiomyopathy) that was so severe that her heart stopped.

'I was ready to go. I didn't care,' she tells the Associated Press. 'I had a wonderful life.'

But there was more to come - much more.

Minnesota Vikings punter, and LGBT ally, Chris Kluwe has a life outside of the National Football League. His coaches want him to pay more attention to his sport.

The blog Outsports linked to an Associated Press story where coach Mike Priefer takes Kluwe to task for altering his uniform last week in support of former punter Ray Guy's inclusion in the NFL's Hall of Fame.

The editors at the Associated Press Stylebook have announced that they are ‘discouraging’ use of the word ‘homophobia’. The AP Stylebook is the widely used guide that media use to standardize terms and general usage.

Why should the LGBTQ community be in a kerfuffle about it? Because the editors made their decision without consultation with leading LGBTQ organizations, leaders, activists, and newspapers. That is a problem.