Word of the Gay: "GBF"

"GBF" is an acronym that stands for gay best friend.

Next Illinois Senator, Attorney General Roland Burris?

Attorney General Roland Burris will be appointed to the U.S. senate by governor Blagojevich of Illinois. The governor is currently in a scandal over allegations that he was selling Barack Obama's former senate seat to the highest bidder. Whether the senate appointment will stick is anyone's guess at this time.

It seems we have a friend in Roland Burris though. With minimal information out there, all accounts seem to be LGBT friendly.

• He lobbied extensively to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the hate crimes law in the state.

• He pushed to include same-sex couples in domestic violence legislation.

• Burris has been reported to be a "trailblazer" by hiring openly LGBT people for his staff.

Much more will come out about Roland Burris and his positions on LGBT issues, as the media, political analysts, and bloggers will dissect his record. Whether he becomes senator of Illinois or not, it appears likely that we have an ally in this man.