Results for: queer parenting
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The “Lesbian Until Graduation:” Now A New York Times Most Emailed Article!
In today’s news, we find that the popular myth of college as a “hive of same-sex experimentation” could be wrong. In related news, some people are very confused by this and I have ~156 feelings about this whole THANG.
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Vatican Stands Up to Catholics & Obama by Maintaining Its Anti-Gay Position
“There’s a complete lack of distinction here between ending violence against an oppressed minority and somehow forcing people to support that minority.”
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Gay Marriage: Today, Hawaii And Maryland; Tomorrow, The World
Your options for being married and/or civilly united have increased significantly this week! Here’s the rundown on Maryland and Hawaii, and what it means for you.
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In Defense of Senator Penny Wong, “Australia’s Worst Lesbian”
“Senator Penny Wong has been a driving force in creating reform for gay and lesbian Australians, and part of her ability to be the instigator of reform stems from the fact that she has chosen to refrain from advocating for gay marriage.”
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On A Scale Of One To Repealed, How Repealed Is DADT?
Have you forgotten about DADT now that the judicial brouhaha is over? The answer had better be no, because our servicemembers definitely haven’t. Here’s what the deal is for them right now.
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P!nk Thinks You’re Fuckin’ Perfect & Amanda Palmer Loves Australia
P!nk’s new music video focuses on teen issues, plus new music from An Horse and an amusing new album/video from Amanda Fucking Palmer.
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Lesbian Teen Speaks On Why She Fought to Royally Court Her Girlfriend
“One thing I would really like people to realize is that this was never about getting attention. This was only about Sarah and I wanting to share a special event together, and about showing other LGBT kids that they don’t have to be afraid to be who they are because they are not alone. “
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Look at Those F*cking Queers All In Love and Junk
Did you have a rough weekend / month / lunch break? Here are some sweet stories to help keep your chin up.
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Science For A Brighter Future: Research On Bullying and Gay Teen Suicide
We all know that bullies and homophobes, from the locker room to the Senate, are part of why gay and lesbian teens (and adults) have such ridiculously high rates of suicide. But when a panel of 26 leading researchers back it up, we may finally be on the way to changing things.
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MTV’s Skins USA Apparently Awesome, “Tea” Apparently Awesomest Lesbian Character Ever
Critics say MTV’s Skins USA’s resident lesbian ‘Tea’ is “the most original character out of the entire cast” and “unlike anything seen on American television” and “authentic in a TV world full of manufactured gay teens”
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Zero Percent Of Kids With Lesbian Parents Report Abuse, Gay Moms FTW
Zero percent of teens with lesbian parents report instances of abuse; probably this means everyone should have two moms, like Riese. Also: You can get married over Skype now, Dan Choi is eloquent on Veterans/Remembrance Day, and meeting Autostraddlers and making friends will make you happy.
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RENT Returns to Off-Broadway: No Day But Today To Psychoanalyze Our Queer Attachment to RENT
RENT is being revived Off Broadway in June 2011 and Riese has feelings about it, Ryan Murphy is figuring out the Kurt/Blaine sitch, Queen Latifah hovers around #ItGetsBetter, and the making of Pink’s new video.
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Has A Lot of Feelings, Needs Your Advice
“You mentioned earlier sex after lots of boxed wine…”
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Boo! It’s Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!
Nobody said anything about Harry Potter this week.
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This Week’s Comment Awards Comes With A Special Message
You’re beautiful no matter what they say.
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Gay Teen Bullying/Suicide Crisis Updates & Action: How We’re Living Now
Taking stock of what fresh hell of gay teen bullying suicide crisis nightmare heartbreak grief we have woken up into today. There’s some good news and also Ellen, so all in all you should probably read it.
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SMACKDOWN: Lies In “The Truth About GLSEN’s School Climate Report” from Anti-Gays
It’s tempting to look for people to blame in the wake of the terrible tragedies this past week has brought, but it’s best to resist that urge. Oh wait, no. You can blame these people.
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Excuse Adam Lambert While He Kisses the Sky (and, more importantly, This Guy)
Remember that time you got high and watched Adam Lambert’s E! True Hollywood story and had a lot of feelings about gender, boy-on-boy onstage kissing, the history of counterculture/glam rock, American Idol itself and Adam’s hypothetical second album? Luckily I wrote that all down for you.
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Gay-Friendly Universities That Are Actually Friendly to Lesbians
We think that list of gay-friendly colleges is a little heavy on the bromance and a little light on the lezbromance so we’re going to fix that for you.
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Christine O’Donnell Reminds Us That Gay Family Members Do Not a Homo-Friendly Politician Make
Did you hear the one about the [homophobic politician] and their gay [daughter/sister/brother/friend]? So did we, and you know, it’s really not funny anymore.