Elsewhere…
D.C. – So the Secretary of Defense placed a moratorium on DADT discharges, as this Reuters report claims, or is the Secretary of the Army – the force’s civilian head – explaining his personal course of action in deciding to not discharge any soldier who comes out to him personally. One day later, he backtracks, denying there is a moratorium and saying “the Army will continue to uphold the law.” (Reuters, NY Times, Towleroad)
New York – Gay animals? Not so fast, say researchers: that would be forcing human behavior patterns onto animals in same-sex couples. (NY Times Magazine)
Oregon – The head of the Portland, Oregon branch of the Boy Scouts of America blames parents for the sexual abuse suffered by their sons (HuffPo)
Maryland – The Maryland House of Representatives rejects an attempt to impeach the state’s Attorney General for issuing legal opinions supporting same-gender marriage. (Towleroad)
Mississippi – A Soulforce Equality Ride – a nation-wide tour of conservative colleges inspired by the freedom rides – turns to protest when they’re not allowed to set up their usual dialogues between students and LGBTA ride members. (The Advocate)
Italy – The Pope will probably not be questioned in a new lawsuit over priestly sex abuse, because he’s also a foreign head of state, and therefore possesses diplomatic immunity. (The Wall Street Journal)
Teh Interwebs – Glee has an open casting call! Submissions accepted exclusively through MySpace. (Fox)
Teh Interwebs – Sadly, you’re not a single lady.