The Ring-A-Ding:The Marriage Divide, By Aviance's side and Pride, Pride, Pride!

Wow, it seems that not all overly religious people are void of progressive thought. A theological think tank has concluded that government sanction marriage should be abolished, and that all couples should be registered as "partnerships." Church weddings would still be held but these would be separate, thus taking religion out of the marriage debate and making way for gays to be hitched! [via 365 gay]

New Yorkers held a protest against hate crimes and were lead by recent victim, Kevin Aviance. The rally which was held in the West village was meant to project a message of love and tolerance. [via Page One Q]

Because it is June and the queers are everywhere being happy and Proud, here is a quick round-up of recent Pride stories:

Huge showing of revellers at the 10th Pride Festival in Sao Paolo, Brazil and

Attendance is up in Pittsburgh as well.

WorldPride organizers are fighting off attempts by some to sabotage the festivities.

Black, Gay, and Proud? You are not alone.

Things aren't so progressive in the Twin Cities. The loval newspaper, Star tribune, is being sued for not accepting ads promoting the annual Twin Cities Pride Celebration.