• Stripped down embryo bill passes Georgia Senate though provisions that may have impacted gay families were removed.
• San Francisco lesbian, Lisa Larges (photo), takes big step in ordination bid.
• Report says gays, lesbians more likely to be poor than straights.
• Vatican intervenes to calm escalating storm over pope’s comments on HIV and condoms.
• Connecticut man arrested for threatening legislators.
• Vermont Senate panel approves gay marriage bill.
• Gay dads must appear on birth certificate, judge rules.
• Gay Republicans seek new home with desire to strengthen voice in GOP.
• Third California teacher charged with inappropriate relationship with student.
• Early treatment for HIV act reintroduced.