Although the issue of gay marriage is more quietly debated in England, gay activists are no less demanding of equality than their American counterparts. In her Diamond Jubilee year, celebrating 60 years on the throne, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was expected to mention the British government's promise to legalize gay marriage during her annual speech to the legislature Wednesday.

2015 is the year the English are promised to be awarded gay marriage rights. Many activists fear Prime Minister David Cameron may not make good on his pledge and the Queen's silence on the issue only heightens speculation.

Last October during his party conference, Mr. Cameron openly supported gay marriage rights despite opposition. "I don't support gay marriage despite being a Conservative." he said. "I support gay marriage because I'm a Conservative."

However, as poll numbers dip, the conversation has shifted into silence over the issue. Many believe his support for gays was the deciding factor for his unpopularity.

Pink News called Mr. Cameron's office to inquire about the Queen's speech and were told that gay marriage was never planned to be included, however the Prime Minister's stance is "unaltered."

With Britain sharing similar woos as the U.S. on issues of the economy, education and unemployment, some like Chancellor George Osborne argue that gay marriage simply isn't a priority.

North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The amendment makes North Carolina the 30th state to institute a ban on gay marriage. Main supporters, Vote for Marriage and Coalition to Protect All N.C. Families, celebrated with a seven-layer cake.

In all, the amendment's supporters and opponents combined spent a whopping $3 million on TV, billboards and messaging. In the end, the public sided against the possibility for gay marriage or domestic partnerships.

North Carolina law already banned gay marriage, but the amendment effectively slams the door on the possibility of a additional legislation.

In the South, football is the world so naturally coaches are god. They carry more weight than local preacher, politician or celebrity. Saturday service is the tailgate and Monday night the holiday. Therefore, it's no surprise Ron Brown's opposition to a proposed Lincoln ordinance to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination is getting so much attention.

You may be thinking what I am: Who in the world is Ron Brown? To University of Nebraska fans, he is the world (or at least part of the axis on which it spins. Ron Brown is Nebraska's assistant football coach and apparently takes his duties seriously, even those outside of his responsibilities.

As a public figure, Brown saw the need to openly express his opposition to Lincoln's anti-discrimination proposal with a formal letter to the Lincoln Journal Star. In the letter he cites his Christian beliefs as if we cared about more than his defensive strategy.

Brown says he's not in favor of discrimination, that if he had a gay player he wouldn't penalize him for his sins. However, he can't "embrace a legal policy that supports a lifestyle that God calls sin." I feel comfortable all ready.

Brown's dizzying explanation may explain Nebraska's fall from football grace, but his personal beliefs are in shared company.

"I hired Ron Brown because of who he is and the type of person he is," head football coach Bo Pelini told The Associated Press. "He's never brought negative attention to our program."

Am I the only one that's waiting for Pelini's statement to end with "...until now"?

It's not unusual for presidential candidates to hand pick their constituents the summer before an election with plays of promises and political considerations. The Obama-Biden camp knew back in 2008 that their grassroots package had to include a long list of "others" that rarely find a home in our two party system.

Amongst the pack are gay and lesbian voters who are a diverse lot, but tend to vote with the candidate that gives the most consideration for gay rights causes. President Obama promised equality for LGBTers in 2008 and continues to make good, albeit slower than expected.

Still, the grass is not greener on the other side as Republicans continue to alienate gay voters. The latest offense came last week with the sudden firing, I mean resignation, of Romney adviser Richard Grenell. By letting him go Romney officially sides with the establishment. The establishment, however, has never been good for the gays.

Vice President Joe Biden, however, recognizes that gay constituents have very good memories and show up to vote. Biden told NBC's Meet the Press that marriage should be about being loyal to someone you love, whether that's a man or a woman.

"I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women and heterosexual men and women marrying one another are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties," Biden said on Sunday's show.

Missteps aren't tolerated this close to the end game, so it's safe to say Biden is willing to bet on the side that most Americans will side with the idea of equality over division come November's election.