20 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

You might have noticed #IDAHO2013 trending over the weekend, and, no, they weren’t talking about the state! May 17 was International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (shortened to “IDAHO” online), and fun. used their Twitter handle to spread the anti-harassment, pro-acceptance message.

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16 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty/ACLU)

Emmy Award-winning sitcom "Modern Family" is a goofy yet accurate portrayal of the changing demographics of American families. It's about families of different generations, nationalities, and sexual orientations coming together through a common loving (and laughing) thread. As more states open their doors to same-sex marriages, fans of gay couple Cam and Mitch are anxiously awaiting their television wedding.

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13 May 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

Last fall's presidential election was divided, but there's one candidate all Americans seem to agree on for 2016: Justin Timberlake. According to a nationwide poll, JT won by a landslide when voters were asked which musician they'd like to make president.

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9 May 2013
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Photo: (Stonewall Democrats)

Photo: (Stonewall Democrats)

Lesbian, gey, bisexual and transgender Americans and their allies are extra loud and proud today. It's the very first Give OUT Day — which is all about donating to (and getting involved with!) LGBT causes and organizations.

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8 May 2013
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Photo: (Funny Or Die)

Bow tie enthusiasts, listen up, because Jesse Tyler Ferguson and George Takei have teamed up to tackle marriage equality in their new mock PSA for Funny or Die. Titled “Gays Beware,” the video warns against the people in your neighborhood who are against gay marriage.

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Photo: (Out Magazine, Just Jared)

Photo: (Out Magazine, Just Jared)

Trekkies, we know you're stoked for the highly anticipated "Star Trek Into Darkness" but we've got another reason to heart Captain Kirk and Commander Spock! Chris Pine is gracing the June/July cover of Out and talked about supporting his costar Zachary Quinto when he came out.

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26 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Last week, WNBA's first overall draft pick Brittney Griner publicly came out as lesbian. "I've always been open about who I am and my sexuality," she told Sports Illustrated. “If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the same way." No big deal.

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Photo: (Facebook.com/BrideGroomMovie)

Lower Manhattan has been invaded by moviegoers as they parade to their next screening at The Tribeca Film Festival! As a big movie freak, I am beyond thrilled for one documentary in particular -- "Bridegroom."

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9 Apr 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

"The Real World" is back for it's 28th season, and this time, we see seven (or is it eight?) strangers hit Portland, Oregon for a what looks to be the most explosive season of the show in years. But between drunken fights and make-out nights, a lot of important convos are had.

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8 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Charlize Theron -- it’s either an oddly cast “Hunger Games” sequel, or they’ll all be at the April 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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