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Politics + Activism

NOM Thinks Anti-Gay Views Are, Like, So Fetch Right Now

With 75 Republicans signing on for gay marriage, how on earth will NOM stay relevant?

Kristen February 26, 2013 20 Comments
Society + Culture

Jon Huntsman’s Just Like President Obama This Sunday Funday ‘Cause He Totally Loves The Gays Now

Obama outdoes himself, Jon Huntsman records in writing his support for same-sex marriage, and then an animal adopts another animal. This is real life.

Carmen February 24, 2013 13 Comments
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Politics + Activism

The Chelsea Clinton Gay Marriage Ad NBC Tried To Take Away From You Now Available to Keep In Your Heart

Carmen’s Team Pick: If you love marriage equality or Chelsea Clinton’s face, you’ll probably love this video and hate NBC for taking it away from you.

Carmen February 23, 2013 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Three Love Stories and an Otter

A model and basketball player find love, a pianist searches for his violinist wife, THE couple meets their match, and a sea otter is athletically adorable.

Brittani February 21, 2013 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Gallup Poll Answers the Question “How Gay Is Your State?”

Gallup found out for you! Hint: not very.

Cara February 21, 2013 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Don’t Let London Rain on Your Pride Parade or Potential Lack Thereof

The prospects for London Pride 2013 look bleak, but hopefully communities can change that.

Kristen February 20, 2013 3 Comments
Society + Culture

Bridal Magazine Rejects, Then Accepts, Ad Featuring Lesbian Couple After Internet Feelingsfest

“We are so sorry that we acted out of fear and uncertainty. We had never been faced with such a decision and we should have acted with our hearts.”

Carmen February 20, 2013 19 Comments
Society + Culture

More Than Words: AP Style Guide Is Once Again No Partner (or Husband, or Wife) To Gays

The AP Style Guide’s newest language decision is making everyone cry into their cake.

Cara February 20, 2013 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Mexican Supreme Court Invokes U.S. Civil Rights Legislation In Marriage Equality Ruling

Marriage equality is slowly but steadily making its way throughout Mexico, this time thanks to a little help from our own Loving v. Virginia and Brown v. Board of Education.

Laura February 20, 2013 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Children and Lawmakers Alike Write Letters for Gay Rights And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Clive Davis is bi, the Millionaire Matchmaker is…. not, and Toni Braxton wishes she was a lesbian. “And not a lipstick lesbian, either.” Also, you got paid this week, right?

Carmen February 20, 2013 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Lez Give Them Something To Talk About: First Time Gay Hook-Ups, Qs For Lesbian Moms, Et Al

Five recently-published articles from the mainstream including “I’m a lesbian who loves Channing Tatum” and “My Lady-Date Is Hotter Than Me And I’m Trying To Be An Adult About It.”

Gabrielle Korn February 19, 2013 29 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Taking a Gay Date to Prom After All

I’d just like to officially advise Papa John’s to offer heart shaped pizza every day.

Carmen February 17, 2013 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

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!

Rachel February 16, 2013 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

Break Out the Champagne! Marriage Equality is Coming to France

As France gets closer to giving the nod to queer families, many French officials jump over their own prejudices to meet in the middle.

Kristen February 14, 2013 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Ellen’s Burning Love for Tegan and Sara

Tegan and Sara marched in place while singing “Closer” on Ellen, Season 2 of web series Burning Love premieres today, Matt Damon is going on strike and an animated short will pull at your heartstrings. Though it’s unclear why your heart has strings. You should get that checked out.

Brittani February 14, 2013 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

State of the Union Recap: Here’s What Hope & Change Look Like in Obama’s Second Term

Didn’t watch the State of the Union? That’s okay, we did.

Rachel February 13, 2013 14 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Marco Rubio Likes Eminem, Ellen Takes on the Boy Scouts and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Frank Ocean, studs and Big Tobacco all sit down to watch JLo’s new lesbian show on TV. What happens next?

Carmen February 13, 2013 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

Why “Girls Love Dolls, Boys Love Cars” Arguments Are (Even) More Harmful Than You Think

“Venker’s argument would make more sense if we lived in a world where men and women weren’t socialized differently — a place where little boys and little girls were treated the same.”

Butch Wonders February 13, 2013 37 Comments
Politics + Activism

Say Thank You To A Badass Internet Feminist Today

Happy #TellAFeministThankYou day! Who are you thanking? Who am I thanking? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Carmen February 12, 2013 11 Comments
News

Same-Sex Military Couples Will Now Receive (Some) Benefits

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the Pentagon will start providing some benefits to same-sex couples in the military. Bravo! Baby steps.

A.E. Osworth February 12, 2013 4 Comments
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