Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Pro-LGBT Republican donors to meet at secret Washington conference today – Towleroad
Tory Minister retweets "Labor is full of queers" poem -- PinkNews
Bob Witeck, Bob Connelly Jr. wed – Washington Blade
Philippines largest city passes LGBT anti-discrimination law – Gay Star News
Russia: Film screening about LGBT teens accused of violating anti-gay "propaganda" laws – PinkNews
Watch: Kenya criticized for branding LGBT equality groups "unacceptable" – PinkNews
Nick Griffin expelled from BNP, receives no sympathy whatsoever – Gay Star News
Russia scraps US student exchange after LGBT couple adopts teen – Gay Star News
Facebook apologizes for "real name" policy – The Advocate
The decline of U.S. marriage rates explained in one incredible gif – The Huffington Post
Holder's final vow to Supreme Court: Uphold marriage equality – The Advocate
Right-wingers claim LGBT Republicans are "wrong," "terrible role models" – The Advocate
WATCH: Carmen Carrera and Geena Rocero want you to be "Gender Proud" – The Advocate
LOCAL/REGIONAL
Equality Virginia to host trans conference – Washington Blade
Florida county Hillsborough votes to include LGBT rights civil protections – PinkNews
Plans to move Houston Pride location after 36 years will help "break down barriers" – PinkNews
Catholic college cancels "Milk" screening over rainbow flag flyer concerns – PinkNews
Lesbian couple suing sperm bank after giving birth to mixed-race baby – Towleroad
Everything you need to know so far about marriage equality in Utah – The Advocate
Texas Attorney General: I oppose marriage equality because I’ve had a wife for 33 years -- PinkNews
Suit seeks equity in social security survivor benefits – The Advocate
Local LGBT organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, share insights on inclusion – The Rainbow Times
WATCH: Arizona high school throws out ballots for lesbian homecoming couple – The Advocate
Programs combat high substance & alcohol abuse rates in LGBT community – The Rainbow Times
COMMENTARY
How being visible helps the transgender cause, keeps the momentum going – The Rainbow Times
Op-ed: What I learned protesting in Ferguson – The Advocate
Op-ed: Why our next Attorney General should be LGBT – The Advocate
Has PrEP been proven effective? – The Advocate
In defense & celebration of femininity: Getting beyond judgments, even within the queer community – The Rainbow Times
ENTERTAINMENT
WATCH: Kristen Chenoweth is out to inspire in soaring new song from "I am Harvey Milk" -- SheWired
Ryan Seacrest sits down with his "male crush" Sam Smith: VIDEO – Towelroad
The 12 LGBT poets that you have to read right now – Gay Star News
Neil Patrick Harris talks about having Elton John sing his first dance – PinkNews
US Big Brother winner reveals he left the show after finding out he is HIV positive -- PinkNews
British metal band Judas Priest told not to make LGBT references during Russian gig – PinkNews
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