HUD Instructs Homeless Shelters to Treat Trans People Equally
The federal housing authority is directing its assistance programs to respect clients’ gender identities, prioritizing their safety in single-sex shelters.
White Coats And Closets: LGBTQ Medical Students Frequently Fear Coming Out
A new study from Stanford researchers shows that 30% of medical students are not open about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, mostly due to fear of discrimination.
Kate Brown Becomes Governor of Oregon, Is (Still) Openly Bisexual
Brown was sworn in on February 18, and is the first openly bisexual person to serve at such a high level of political office in the United States.
Detroit Pediatrician Refuses to Treat Baby With Two Moms — and in Michigan, It’s Legal
The decision goes against recommendations from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, but Michigan doesn’t currently have anti-discrimination laws that can address the doctor’s behavior.
This Lesbian Couple Won A Thing: First Gay Marriage in Texas
The couple was narrowly granted a marriage license under a special circumstance so other Texas same-sex couples wanting to marry will have to wait.
Rebel Girls: 22 Badass Black Women Who Are Leading Movements, Changing the World, Generally Awesome
Too often, paradigm shifts in the feminist movement are posited as if they come from the past.
It’s the Sunday Funday After Valentine’s Day and Everyone Loves Every Queer, Also Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Drunk JSYK
Also, Queen Elizabeth thinks you’re wonderful. Yes, you!
Anti-Gay Hate Crime Leaves Tacoma Woman Hospitalized, Attacker Not Yet Apprehended
“I haven’t felt safe in my own skin since [the attack],” said Chris. “I don’t know that I ever will again.”
Obama’s Got A Feeling That SCOTUS Is Ready To End The Marriage Equality Debate Forevermore
In an interview with BuzzFeed News, the president said marriage equality has hit “critical mass” in the United States.
Alabama Politicians Double Down on Homophobia, Defy Federal Order On Gay Marriage
Alabama’s Chief Justice, Roy Moore, has told probate court judges to ignore the federal ruling that has legalized gay marriage in the state, leaving only a few counties issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
We Won a Thing in The South, Y’all: Same-Sex Couples Begin Marrying in Alabama
ALABAMA!
Lesbian Couple Shot By “Fixated” Coast Guard Co-Worker
Coast Guard officer Lisa Trubnikova and her wife, Anna Trubnikova, were shot in their home in Bourne, Massachusetts by 31-year-old co-worker Adrian Loya on Thursday.
Queer and Trans People of Color Protest Lack of Inclusion During “Creating Change” Conference
As the National LGBTQ Task Force kicked off its annual conference, queer and trans people of color stormed the stage to demand more inclusion and focus on the violence and oppression faced by people of color.
Sunday Funday Will Be Your Gay Date to Lea DeLaria’s Engagement Party and Brittana’s Wedding
Valentines from your favorite teevee stars, a chance to win a free suit and a swanky night out, a first look at Thailand’s trans women models, REALLY GOOD NEWS ABOUT COFFEE, and two chicks making out in front of a homophobic Russian dude! All that and some white cheddar popcorn inside.
Obama Serves Real Talk On Racism & Religion At National Prayer Breakfast, Conservatives Wanted Pancakes
“Whatever our beliefs, whatever our traditions, we must seek to be instruments of peace, and bringing light where there is darkness, and sowing love where there is hatred.”
PODCAST: Deanne Smith’s “Questionable At Best” Asks Carolyn About, Duh, Lesbian Sex
In the latest episode, DeAnne talks to Autostraddle’s NSFW Editor and Springsteenian-in-Residence Carolyn about the worst sex she’s ever had, her zine Lesbian Sexting, and where she goes to consume information on the Internet.
Surviving or Thriving: How Economic (In)Justice Matters for LGBT People
Sometimes, it can be hard to parse out exactly why queer and trans people have such a hard time getting by while the headlines would suggest we are advancing by leaps and bounds. On January 23rd and 24th, queer and trans people converged in New York City for the Invisible Lives, Targeted Bodies Conference to explore how the struggle for queer and trans justice and liberation is inextricably linked to struggles for economic, racial, immigrant, disability and reproductive justice.
Also.Also.Also: Your Girlfriend Kristen Stewart and Other Stories We Missed
Doctor Who as Lego, KStew as yr gf, science about making a baby with two other people, cats in boxes, sex and menstruation (!!!), reheat your pizza like a fucking pro please, and so much more!
Also.Also.Also: Your Nacho Cheese is a Lie and Other Stories We Missed
Lip Smackers, Black Brunch, TLC, your period, Taylor Swift, the cops don’t give a fuck, I’m sorry we don’t have a Haim tag, a review of “Girlhood,” a lack of nacho cheese, Julia Nunes being acoustic, Missy Elliot being perfect and so much more!
Patricia Velásquez Is Gay: Latina Supermodel, Actress & Activist Comes Out In New Memoir
In her new book, Velasquez — an activist, model and actress who you may recognize from The L Word, Arrested Development, and the Mummy franchise — speaks openly about her relationship with Sandra Bernhard and struggling to come to terms with her sexuality.