Top Stories Today - 09.09.2008

National News:

• Associated Press - Ohio Ministers Challenge Political Pulpit Plan
• The Wall Street Journal - OP-ED: The GOP Should Kiss Gay-Bashing Goodbye
• CBSNews.com - The Sex Change Capital of The U.S.

Regional News:

• Vera Beach Press-Journal (FL) - Poll Shows Same-Sex Marriage Amendment Doesn't Have Enough Support to Pass
• The Washington Post (DC) - Transgender Law Ruling Is Expected This Week
• South Florida Sun-Sentinel (FL) - COLUMN: Gay Marriage Fight Coming to Airwaves and Pulpits
• The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) - Man in a Wheelchair Accused of Using Pen to Stab Brother-In-Law
• Pensacola News Journal (FL) - Arrest Made in Beach Beating
• San Francisco Chronicle (CA) - Same-Sex Marriage May Be Key Issue in November
• Orlando Sentinel (FL) - A 'No' Vote Could Open Door to Same-Sex Marriage Later
• Orlando Sentinel (FL) - OP-ED: Passage Will Take Away Important Protections

International News:

• China Daily - Unsafe Sex 'Biggest Threat' for Gay Men

From the Blogs:

• Queerty - Ex-Gays Launch Library Drive
• The Florida Politics Blog (Palm Beach Post) - Poll: Crist Up; Gay Marriage Ban Falling Short
• Towleroad - Gay Olympic Gold-Winning Diver Matt Mitcham Gets Postage Stamp
• Good As You - Towards a more perfect union: NY AFL-CIO stands up for LGBTs
• Box Turtle Bulletin - Money Pouring In For AZ Marriage Ban
• Queerty - Tucson Paper Comes Out Against Unnecessary Marriage Measure
• PageOneQ - Celebs film ads for marriage rights
• Queerty - Lifetime Needs To Make It Work
• Towleroad - Gay Man Sues, Claims McDonald's Fired Him Because He's HIV Positive
• The Bilerico Project (Florida) - Southeast Regional Gay Men's Health Summit to be held in Fort Lauderdale
• Towleroad - The O.C. is a 'funding powerhouse' for California gay marriage ban
• Gay Politics.com - Jim Roth pursues hit-and-run offender
• Towleroad - Outkast's Andre 3000: I'm Not Gay