From the man who thinks the “gay agenda” is the biggest threat to “our liberty,” comes an editorial in the Advocate. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) argues that the Ryan White CARE program’s waiting list for HIV drugs shows government to be incapable of running a healthcare plan. Funny thing is, as the Bilerico Project reports, in 1997 Coburn introduced a bill that would have reduced the amount of money in the Ryan White CARE program available for HIV/AIDS drugs.

Elsewhere…

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI has given the go-ahead for a new program to lure conservative Anglicans who’re upset with the Communion’s stance on LGBT issues to the Catholic Church. The Anglican Communion – which includes the US-based Episcopal Church – has been threatening to come apart at the seams in recent years over the ordination of LGB priests and the inclusion of LGBT parishioners. (WSJ)

Maine – NPR says the anti-LGBTQ group pushing for a repeal of same-gender marriage in Maine is illegally using recordings of its broadcasts in a TV ad. Also, Rachel Maddow takes a look at Maine’s marriage equality battle. (the Advocate, Towleroad)

D.C. – Rep. Pete Stark has introduced a bill that would withhold federal child welfare dollars from states that don’t allow LGBT adoption. (JMG)

Colorado – A Colorado High school coach uses male-male hand-holding as punishment. (the Advocate)

NYC – While the landmark Thailand AIDS study isn’t as landmark as initially claimed, scientists say, but it still provides valuable insight and progress in the search for a vaccine. (WSJ)