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Hillary Clinton is a 21st Century Girl, Drag Queens love themselves, and gay people around the globe are making strides!

Carmen December 5, 2012 14 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Loves Being Queer, Here, Etc.

What a Presidential cat, indeed.

Carmen December 2, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel November 30, 2012 33 Comments
Society + Culture

More Than Words: The Associated Press Stamps Out Homophobia

You can take the word out of the stylebook, but you can’t take the complexity out of the word.

Cara November 29, 2012 29 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Gay Women Will Marry Your Boyfriends on Black Friday

Gay women will marry your boyfriends, Brittani’s must see holiday film, a Black Friday prank, and only one more thing.

Brittani November 29, 2012 60 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Lesbian Excels As Sports Official and Other News We Missed This Week

Willow Smith lives on, Chris Brown finally goes away, and you really just have to see this Swedish toy catalogue.

Carmen November 28, 2012 25 Comments
Society + Culture

The Truth About Queer RAs

Hint: it’s not what The National Organization for Marriage’s Ruth Institute would like you to believe.

Gabrielle Korn November 27, 2012 31 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Really Really Really Good Looking – And Totally Gay

I bookended this article with pictures of animals. Just so you know.

Carmen November 25, 2012 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

The UN Includes “Gender Identity” in Resolution Condemning Discrimination-Based Killings

The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) made great strides in terms of LGBT rights when it voted to keep sexual orientation and include gender identity in a resolution condemning executions for reasons of discrimination.

Malaika November 23, 2012 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

French Leader Offends Gays as He Attempts to Placate the Political Right

French President François Hollande spoke to a congregation of mayors on Tuesday, leaving many incensed. Instead of blaming others for their misinterpretation, Hollande acts like a human being and owns up to his mistake.

Kristen November 22, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lisa Biron, Anti-Gay Lawyer, Charged With A Whole Slew Of Sex Crimes

“Transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, possession of child pornography, and five counts of sexual exploitation of children.” YIKES.

Gabrielle Korn November 22, 2012 20 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: A Convenient Reason to Hide from Your Family

The world’s largest pile of leaves, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy team up for “The Heat”, and impressive sports feats by dudes you’ve never heard of.

Brittani November 22, 2012 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Bisexual Woman Who Made It To Congress And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Carly and Robin got married, I’m Thinkin’ Bout Booze, and it’s Trans* Awareness Week! Plus, more gay people are getting elected to things.

Carmen November 21, 2012 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Ten Things You Can Do

“Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred.”

annika November 20, 2012 56 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Thankful for Every Gay-Friendly Wallet

Drop the mic and walk off the stage.

Carmen November 18, 2012 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Utah School District Sued Over Limiting Access to Family Book, I Say Huzzah

Last Spring, a school district in Utah removed a book after 25 parents signed a petition for its removal. But decisions about access to age appropriate reading material shouldn’t be left up to 25 parents, so the ACLU is suing.

A.E. Osworth November 15, 2012 16 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: You’re Invited

It’s a moving picture show on the internet.

Brittani November 15, 2012 12 Comments
Society + Culture

A Bailout You Can Believe In: The Strike Debt Rolling Jubilee is Here

Carmen’s Team Pick: The Strike Debt Rolling Jubilee is bailing the rest of us out. And it starts today.

Carmen November 15, 2012 9 Comments
Society + Culture

Teacher Accused of Causing Gayness, Which Is Incorrect and Impossible

A Floridian teacher stands up for her lesbian student, is blamed for student’s sexuality.

Kristen November 15, 2012 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

‘Project Unspoken’ Makes Space For A Conversation About Street Harassment And Sexual Assault

I think about how to avoid street harassment, sexual assault and rape every single day. ‘Project Unspoken: I Am Tired Of The Silence’ could be the beginning of a conversation that can maybe give voice to exactly how awful that is.

Vanessa November 14, 2012 18 Comments
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