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Rachel

Rachel

Senior Editor

loves: public transportation, dosa, autostraddle.
hates: katy perry.
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You, Too, Can Be Made Gay By The X-Files: Scully 101

“Stef: I don’t know how but somehow Rachel managed to find one X Files episode with lesbians in it.”

April 25, 2013

Playlist: Cover Songs Are Great Part II

You probably know about Sinead’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” but do you know about Cat Power’s “Satisfaction?”

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April 24, 2013

Get Baked: Vegan Empanada Battle Royale

Sweet mother of God there sure are a bunch of empanada recipes in here.

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April 09, 2013

The Future's Not Here Yet: Neither Gay Rights Movement Nor Feminism Has "Succeeded"

“Do u think part of the reason gay rights has moved forward while women’s rights backwards is b/c gay rights includes men’s rights?”

March 27, 2013

DOMA Goes to the Supreme Court, and Its Days May Be Numbered

Today, the Supreme Court listened to arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

March 26, 2013

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Prop 8, Is Skeptical About Legal Standing

Today, the court heard oral arguments related to Prop 8, and everyone has thoughts on how they might rule in response. Now we just have to wait about three more months to actually find out!

March 22, 2013

Actual Experts Tell Supreme Court Gays Are Great Parents, Bigots Are Wrong

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a lengthy report based on 30 years of researching explaining why banning same-sex marriage “for the children” doesn’t make any sense.

February 28, 2013

House Finally Passes Expanded Violence Against Women Act, With Extremely Minimal GOP Cooperation

Today the House of Representatives has finally passed the Violence Against Women Act – and it includes expanded protections for Native women and survivors in same-sex relationships.

February 27, 2013

75 Republicans and 278 Businesses Sign Briefs Supporting Gay Marriage, Recognize That DOMA Helps No One

“Yesterday it was revealed that 75 prominent Republicans have signed onto an amicus brief arguing for the legalization of gay marriage in the Supreme Court case dealing with marriage equality.”

February 19, 2013

Lake County Middle School Invents Time Machine, Returns With Backwards Views on Gay-Straight Alliances

“Others spoke out against the alliance, saying the real issue is bullying. Students, they said, would not find the support they need in a gay-straight group.”

February 16, 2013

Illinois State Senate Gives Gay Couples Best-Ever Valentine's Day Present

On Thursday, Valentine’s Day, the Illinois State Senate approved a bill which would legalize same-sex marriage!

February 06, 2013

Five Ciara Videos That Made Me Queer

I’m pretty sure I became gayer in the process of putting together this post.

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January 29, 2013

Paul Clement's New Pro-DOMA Argument Is The Last Thing You'd Expect

Paul Clement is branching out and trying new things in his campaign to make sure DOMA outlasts the heat death of the universe.

January 21, 2013

Obama's Inaugural Address Calls Gays "Our Brothers and Sisters," Incites Cautious Optimism

It’s telling and moving that Obama chose to dedicate a fairly significant chunk of his speech to the LGBT community; it sends the message that we are who he thinks of when remembering how equal we are or are not.

January 10, 2013

This Two Minute Scene of "Happy Endings" Contains Ten Entire Seconds of Julie Goldman

Also, she’s wearing flannel, and there are some jokes which I believe are about sports!

January 09, 2013

Raped By An Uber Cab Driver, Horrified By Everything

In December, a member of our community was raped by an Uber Cab driver. The kind of subsequent mistrust and victim-blaming she’s experiencing is by now familiar, but familiarity doesn’t make it any less infuriating.

December 28, 2012

My Top 8 Favorite Authors: Rachel, Senior Editor

I like weird books, and these people write them.

December 27, 2012

Once More with Uneasy Feelings: California's Ex-Gay Therapy Ban Halted, Must Go Back to Court

California’s ban on ex-gay therapy was slated to go into effect on January 1, 2013. But now, a federal court has ordered an injunction on the law, stopping it from going into effect until further hearings can be conducted.

December 19, 2012

Now That We're Really Talking About Gun Control: Where We Go From Here

In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, America is finally ready to talk about gun control. But will things really change, and if so, what must we do to make it happen?

December 12, 2012

Holigay Gift Guide 2012: I Like Coffee, I Like Tea

For the hot caffeinated beverage junkie in your life/heart.

December 07, 2012

SPLC Sues Ex-Gay Therapy Practice for Fraud, Deception, and Generally Not Working At All

The SPLC has filed the first-ever lawsuit against an ex-gay therapy practice for deceit.

December 07, 2012

BREAKING: Supreme Court Will Consider Both Prop 8 and DOMA

The Supreme Court will review both Prop 8 and DOMA and consider the future of gay marriage in the US.

November 30, 2012

Supreme Court Decides It Is Not Currently Taking Action on Gay Marriage

The Supreme Court took no action today on Prop 8 or on cases dealing with DOMA.

November 09, 2012

Gay Marriage Wins: In Which We Celebrate and Also Push Forward

“For even one vote to come out in favor of gay marriage only three years later would have been historic; the fact that all four states did so is nothing short of incredible.”

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