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Shaun T. Is Gay: Famous “Insanity” Fitness Guru Comes Out Via Retweet

It was a damn good looking wedding.

Carmen October 16, 2012 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Obama Pride: LGBT Americans For Obama” VIDEO Features Famous LGBT Americans With Strong Feelings For Obama

Jane Lynch, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Billie Jean King, George Takei, Wanda Sykes, Zachary Quinto, and Chaz Bono are leaning towards Obama.

Riese October 16, 2012 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Casting A Vote for Gay Marriage

Roseanne Barr for President.

Carmen October 14, 2012 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lesbian Avengers and the East Village Panel Is Happening Today and You Can Watch It

We’re live-streaming a Lesbian Avengers event from 3pm-6pm. Don’t miss it!

Gabrielle Korn October 13, 2012 1 Comment
Politics + Activism

GChatting for Freedom: The Vice Presidential Debate

“With all due respect that is a bunch of malarkey.”

Rachel October 12, 2012 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Chief Diversity Officer Opposes Gay Marriage, Is Suspended From Work, Raises Important Questions

Dr. Angela McCaskill is on paid administrative leave from her position as chief diversity officer at Gallaudet University because she signed a petition opposing gay marriage. Did the university make the right decision?

Vanessa October 12, 2012 36 Comments
Politics + Activism

Straight Man Has A Queer Year, Goes Back To Real Life With A Book Deal

Does it really take a straight man to tell the world about prejudice against queers? Apparently, yes.

Gabrielle Korn October 12, 2012 128 Comments
Politics + Activism

It’s Getting Better for Gays in Latin America Thanks to Todo Mejora

“There is someone looking out for them …and it will get better.”

Carmen October 12, 2012 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Australian PM Julia Gillard Receives Backlash For Being Honest, Because of the Patriarchy

If it’s clear to us that Gillard’s speech was amazing, then why are people attacking Gillard for being a hypocrite and saying she has damaged her own integrity?

Hansen October 12, 2012 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Times, They Are A-Changin’: Republican Allies and Gay Marriage

We have some allies in the Republican Party. So that means they aren’t all evil. No, seriously. Hear me out.

A.E. Osworth October 11, 2012 5 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Cats Against Catcalling Are Cats Worth Scrolling Through

Cats + anti-street harassment slogans = match made in Tumblr heaven.

Hansen October 11, 2012 19 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: P!nk is an “Honorary Lesbian” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Dan Savage wants a fight, Serbian gays want their city back, and P!nk wants record sales. And I want a drink, stat.

Carmen October 10, 2012 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Bigots File Lawsuit Against California’s Ex-Gay Therapy Ban, Are Unfortunately In Good Company

California is making “ex-gay therapy” history, but unfortunately the rest of the country is still far behind.

Rachel October 9, 2012 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

I’m Not Interested in Finding a Truce in the Culture War. I’m Interested in Winning It.

“There’s this prevailing attitude that the “culture war” is some kind of ‘discussion’ that we’re all having. But you know what? Fuuuuuuck that.”

Jezebel October 9, 2012 42 Comments
Society + Culture

Remembrance of PSAs Past: A Retrospective of the Top 9 Anti-Gay Ads

As new anti-gay marriage campaigns are released in anticipation of the 2012 referendums, let’s see how far homophobic ads have come (or not).

Kristen October 9, 2012 56 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Fake Words and Real Talk on Christina Aguilera, Weight, and Ethnicity

While quickly shot down by a rep as being “100% false,” Aguilera’s words that weren’t were around long enough to generate 100% real commentary and feelings about weight and ethnicity.

fonseca October 8, 2012 72 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Has Been Having A Gay Old Time, Would Like to Thank Lady Gaga And This Keg

Toronto teachers witnessed a revolution in their classrooms and a bunch of people gave money to other people who fight for the rights of gay people. Did I mention Big Bird is doing okay? Also, pumpkin keg.

Carmen October 7, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Poll Shows Latino/a Voters Largely Support Gay Marriage, Unfortunately for GOP

But is this really all that big of a shift?

Rose October 5, 2012 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

GChatting For Freedom: The First Presidential Debate

“I’m going to live my whole life and die right here in front of my laptop while Romney talks.”

Rachel October 4, 2012 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Guidelines Make Binational Gay Couple Deportation “Low Priority,” But Not “Non-Priority”

The Department of Homeland Security has now drafted up written guidelines for binational and immigrant same-sex couples and families to now be considered “low-priority” in deportation cases.

Hansen October 4, 2012 7 Comments
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