Still walking on air with the California Supreme Court's landmark decision making marriage legal for the LGBT community in California. Hallelujah! Haven't felt this good in years! We may face a nasty ballot battle in November but many believe we can finally win this one. This epic and historical battle will not only require the vigorous effort by all LGBT citizens but also our straight allies. Equality California will be assisting with the battle against the November initiative. Check out their web site and help now.

Great News!  Benny the Bear has returned to Turkey Hollow. Steven Guy was able to photograph Benny this morning relaxing in the backyard.

American Idol last night went down to the final two. It's the battle of the Davids. Older rocker David Cook versus young teenage heart throb David Archuleta. In a nationwide survey completed before Syesha was voted off the show, Rasmussen Reports asked Americans for their personal choice. In a surprisingly strong showing, David Cook received 40% of the vote and David Archuleta racked up 29%. Experience over youth? Tune in next week for the finals.

A new and expanded gaywired.com has been launched. It is an impressive site. Take a look.

In the 'what in the hell were they thinking' department, prestigious (well maybe less so now) Washington University in St. Louis has decided to award an honorary degree to Phyllis Schlafly. Was David Duke busy that day? What will they list as her outstanding contributions? Maybe she can claim title to being one of the foremost bigots of her generation. If you wish to drop good ole Washington University a note you can just write Chancellor Mark Wrighton by clicking here.

Word in California is since Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger can't run for a third term, the Democrats are already starting to circle the State House. The three front runners appear to be San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General (and former Governor) Jerry Brown and California Lt. Governor John Garamendi. Sure more will enter but right now two old timers versus the new kid on the block. Stay tuned.

Here is a major salute to Washington Post veteran reporter David Broder. He has accepted a buy-out offer from the newspaper. Without a doubt, Broder is one of the most outstanding political reporters of our generation. His calm demeanor and intellectual writing left us wanting more. Hopefully he will continue to contribute in other ways. Wouldn't we all love an honest and candid memoir from this amazing man?

Ok, who thought this one up? Practice Safe Policy has created, get this, Obama and McCain condoms! Obama's says "Use with Good Judgment" while McCain's states, "Old But Not Expired!" Another step in the politicization of latex!

According to the New York Times delegate calculator, if in the remaining primaries Senator Clinton takes 48% of the vote, she will need 86% of all the remaining Super Delegates in order to win. If Senator Obama takes just 52% of the vote, he will need only 14% of the remaining Super Delegates to lock the nomination.