-Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promises marriage equality if reelected.
-An Italian 14-year-old boy commits suicide because of anti-gay bullying.
-John Berry, US ambassador to Australia, marries his partner.
-California enacts stronger protections for transgender students.
-Jim Burroway examines the roots of Russian homophobia.
-A gay couple is attacked at a private party in Haiti.
-The Pentagon extends marriage leave to gay service members.
-Athlete Nick Symmonds dedicates a silver medal won in Russia to his gay and lesbian friends.
-A Russian TV anchor is fired for coming out of the closet.
-A gay couple is attacked by a gang of thugs in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood.
-WWE star Darren Young comes out of the closet.
-Canada announces it will offer asylum to any gay Russians who seek it.