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Updates from LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ Nation Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 09/06/2014 edition: Martina Navratilova proposal broadcast on big screen at US Open Egypt prosecutor orders seven men detained, examined for homosexuality Billie Jean King talks tennis, LGBT athletes, keys to a successful career Martina Navratilova proposal broadcast on big screen at US Open Sep 06, 2014 04:30 pm NEW YORK -- Tennis great Martina Navratilova proposed to her girlfriend on the big screen of Arthur Ashe Stadium between the U.S. Open men's semifinals. Navratilova popped the question to Julia Lemigova in the Tennis Channel suite Saturday, drawing a loud cheer from the crowd. "I was very nervous," Navratilova said later. "It came off. She said yes. It was kind of an ...         Related Stories Billie Jean King talks tennis, LGBT athletes, keys to a successful career The NFL is still not ready for an openly gay player Longtime LGBT ally Joan Rivers dies   Read in browser »   Egypt prosecutor orders seven men detained, examined for homosexuality Sep 06, 2014 12:00 pm CAIRO -- Egypt's top prosecutor on Saturday ordered seven men detained and physically examined over accusations of "debauchery," a charge often leveled at gays for homosexual activity, after a video emerged of a same-sex wedding party, the state news agency reported.          Read in browser »   Billie Jean King talks tennis, LGBT athletes, keys to a successful career Sep 06, 2014 08:00 am NEW YORK -- Billie Jean King is so busy attending events during the U.S. Open, she hardly has time to watch matches at the venue that bears her name. However, King still has plenty of opinions on tennis and other topics. She believes Serena Williams can win "tons" more Grand Slam titles and Michael Sam "made history" despite not making the roster of an NFL team.         Related Stories Michael Sam signs with Dallas Cowboys The NFL is still not ready for an openly gay player Michael Sam unlikely to make Rams’ practice squad   Read in browser »   Recent Articles: New York City reports three cases of meningitis in HIV-positive gay men Starkville to allow unmarried partners or ‘plus-1′ adult on city insurance plan The NFL is still not ready for an openly gay player Delay in allowing same-sex civil unions draws protests in Greece Groups deliver 18K (first) names of gay marriage opponents to Utah governor