Things are quite different today in gay politics and news than they were just two years ago. Then, the president remained on the fence with gay rights, American opposition to gay marriage was floundering, and even corporations put in their say for or against LGBT issues.

Retail giant Target was one of those crying for change against LGBT interests. In 2010, Target came under scrutiny for donating $150,000 to then conservative Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, who opposed gay marriage. The company quickly backpedaled amid pressure from activists and celebrity allies, like Lady Gaga.

But as tides change and polls now show that more Americans are in support of gay rights, companies like Target are taking note.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Target Corporation is launching a charitable T-shirt line in support of gay pride. No doubt the company sees value in LGBT consumers and growth from other retail lines with gay themes, like the American Apparel "Legalize Gay" T's.

Target will carry 10 designs in stores, including two designed by pop star Gwen Stefani, a celebrity backer of LGBT family group Family Equality Council (FEC) . Target says it will donate $120,000 of sales proceeds to FEC.

It was legal gay marriage in New York State that led to the addition of a new interracial gay romance at Marvel Comics.

"When gay marriage became legal in New York State, it raised obvious questions since most of our heroes reside in New York State. Northstar is the first openly gay character in comics and he's been in a longterm relationship with his partner Kyle so the big question was - how would this change his relationship?," Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Axel Alonso told Rolling Stone.

In the #51 issue of Astonishing X-Men (out June 20th), Northstar will propose to longtime partner Kyle. Marvel outed Northstar back in 1992, but Marjorie Liu felt it was time his relationship with Kyle deepened.

"Here are two people, trying to live their lives - mutant and gay, black and gay - empowered in their own ways, but also fringe-dwellers," says Liu. "And they're making it happen. They're living life on their own terms. It doesn't matter that it's a superhero comic, the message is: You can do the same thing."

If Mitt Romney and conservative friends plan to use their opposition to gay rights as a flagship issue, they won't have a majority of public support.

For the first time, more Americans are in favor of gay marriage than opposed. According to an ABC News/Washington Post poll on gay marriage, 53 percent of Americans say gay marriage should be legal, up from 36 percent in 2006. Thirty-nine percent strongly support it, while 32 percent strongly oppose.

The recent shift may be due to support from the White House, signaling the strong influence the Obama Administration holds on social opinion. However, the poll found that their thoughts on gay marriage are not major deciding factors when it comes to casting their November vote.

The poll also found that support for gay marriage among African-Americans is also up at 59 percent in favor from 40 percent in past surveys.

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.