LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 15: Cast of TLC's "Sister Wives" Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, Kody Brown, Robyn Brown and Meri Brown attend the Nevada Ballet Theatre's Production of "The Nutcracker" opening night performance at the Smith Center on December 15, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic)

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Aug. 28

1. “When people are [called] brave in regards to playing LGBTQ people, that’s borderline offensive. I’m never going to be considered brave for playing a straight person, and nor should I be.” Out actress Ellen Page opening eyes in a great Time Magazine Q&A.

2. “The gay community needs to speak up now. Maybe not everyone agrees with the concept of sex work, but this raid did nothing to help ordinary people have a better quality of life and wasted federal money.” A gay escort says the Feds' bust of Rentboy is anti-gay and that the community needs to stand up for sex workers.

3. “Being black and gay in America both come with heavy doses of self-loathing.” “Noah's Arc” star Darryl Stephens, who has a memoir out called “Required Reading.”

4. The “Sister Wives” family cited the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage in their polygamy lawsuit.

5. VIDEO OF THE DAY: 13 things to stop saying to bisexuals.