The backstory: It really was Joe Biden who forced Obama’s hand on gay marriage.

A lonely House Republican defends Planned Parenthood.

A great illustration that illuminates  the regional distribution of gay rights — guess how badly the south does?.

Russia launches giant cyber-attack on U.S. video site that was broadcasting anti-Putin protests.

What should America do about the soldier kidnapped by the Taliban? His parents are now publicly pushing for a prisoner swap.

BONUS: Watch Barack Obama come out for gay marriage — again.