In a 30-37 vote, the Minnesota State Senate approved a marriage equality bill today. The governor is expected to sign the legislation on Tuesday. In addition to Washington D.C., this brings the total number of states with marriage equality to 12!  —Scott McPherson

Liza with a “Z” is the latest star icon to don masking tape and pose for the NOH8 campaign. The photo was released Monday by the organization, jazz hands included. The campaign has featured countless celebrities and politicians standing up for marriage equality in what was first created in 2008 as a response to the passing of Prop 8, which is currently being reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. More information on the case, Hollingsworth v. Perry on Advocate.com. —Scott McPherson