STUDY: Syphilis rates drop in countries with gay marriage laws. “The evidence shows these laws could dramatically reduce risky sexual behavior and the social costs of some sexually transmitted infections. However, the results may be even more important because of what they suggest are the likely effects of gay marriage on the degree of personal commitment in same-sex relationships.”

Alanis Morrissette says she’ll change the lyrics to the song “Ironic” on her upcoming acoustic album. “Meeting the man of my dreams and then meeting his beautiful wife” will be changed to “meeting his beautiful husband” as a tribute to her gay fans. Said Alanis: “I have so many friends who are homosexual and I just adore these people. Period. Anytime I can support the gay community in whatever way I can, I want to really show up big.” Morrissette has also inspired jealousy with her engagement to the recently transformed screen hunk Ryan Reynolds.

Brooklyn gay bash victim clings to life in coma. Dwan Prince attacked by three men angry at alleged flirtatious remark. One of the attackers returned for a second round of beating. Neighbor to thug: “The guy is dying here, and I’m not going to let you kill him in front of my house. I told him not to hit him again. But he did hit him just to show me what he could do.”