• “Preliminary” talks held on U.S. military gay policy, though McCain says the policy is working.
• Blogger and activist Mike Rogers yanked from TV show after anchor threatens him.
• ACLU chief: Same-sex marriage “a sure thing.”
• Steve Gideon, 52 (photo); singer-actor starred in first gay version of “Marry Me a Little.”
• Gay marriage effort stalls in heavily Catholic Rhode Island.
• Gay couple one of three families in “Modern Family” sitcom picked up by ABC.
• Obstacles to health insurance remain for gay couples.
• As gay issues arise, Obama is pressed to engage.
• Quebec funds gay seniors program.
• Gay Tory Member of Parliament Alan Duncan apologizes over expense claims.