Today, attorneys in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case challenging the legality and constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 present their closing arguments in what may turn out to be the most important LGBT rights case of the century. Last week, federal Judge Vaughn Walker issued a list of 39 questions to lawyers for both sides to address in their arguments, probing deeply and broadly into the many issues surrounding the case, suggesting that Walker’s final decision will resonate throughout the country.

Elsewhere…

D.C. – Supporters of ENDA are less than optimistic about its chances in the Senate. Meanwhile, check out independent journalist Lisa Keen’s checklist of LGBT legislation, and what’s likely to advance or not. (The Advocate, Keen News Service)

D.C. – While many project that Democrats will lose control of the House in November, a new AP poll suggests that the public doesn’t want this to come about. (Associated Press)

D.C. – Southern Baptist military chaplains threaten to leave the military if DADT is repealed. (The Advocate)

Massachusetts – Third queer mayor in a row. For realz, yo. (The Cambridge Chronicle)

Illinois – McDonald’s Chief Operating Officer says his company’s pro-gay French TV ad will never play here, because he’s “a Christian.” (Joe.My.God)

California – Perez Hilton, child porn fan? (Salon.com)

Pennsylvania – Attorneys for the city of Philadelphia say the local Boy Scout chapter should “muster the courage of its convictions” and challenge the national organization’s anti-gay stance if they want to keep their $1-per-month office space on city property. (The Associated Press)