Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation

• US Boy Scouts to allow gay youths, not leaders

  The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.

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  I want to be a boy scout: Madonna

  Pop sensation Madonna has expressed her desire to be part of the boy scouts and wants the rules to be changed to let her in.

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  Glee, Cloud Atlas among GLAAD Media Awards nominees

  The annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation awards ceremony celebrates all aspects of the media for their "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community".

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  Paris Hilton is "sorry from the bottom" of her heart for anti-gay rant

  Socialite Paris Hilton has apologised for her anti-gay rants and insists they do not represent her true feelings towards the homosexual community.

• Ricky Martin dedicates prize to victim of homophobic violence

  Ricky Martin dedicated a prize he received from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to a Chilean gay man.

• Kirk Cameron slammed for calling homosexuality "unnatural"

  Kirk Cameron has come under fire from gay rights activists after he called homosexuality "unnatural" and "detrimental".

• Glee Wins At Gay Media Awards

  Glee and Modern Family were honoured at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for their positive portrayal of homosexuality.