Also.Also.Also: Barack Obama Crashes Reddit and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Due to high levels of Republicanism, I come bearing some bad news. But also some great essays.
Gay Reporter Infiltrates NOM’s Youth Conference, Finds It Even More Awful Than Expected
“I’d heard this kind of anti-gay rhetoric hundreds of times before… So why was I getting so upset?”
Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill Passes in the CA State Senate
“The bill is one of the government’s many first steps toward defending the mental and physical health of LGBTQ youth. Courts and politicians are starting to become more aware that the mental health of America’s children also means the mental health of LGBTQ teens and children.”
Unidentified Members of Pussy Riot Flee Russia, Call Foreign Feminists To Action
“Who knows, this could be the start of a whole new thing, a whole new motivating source for a globally connected unapologetic punk feminist art and music scene. A catalyst, no matter what it gets called. Anything is possible, if anything, this band has reminded us of that.”
Ad Hawk Tells You Who Paid for That Political Ad, Makes You An Extra Informed Voter
Ali’s Team Pick: It’s like Shazam for politics!
Sunday Funday Is Even More Confident About Gay Marriage Than Usual
I think it might be wedding season.
Petition the White House for Beer
Ali’s Team Pick: Because, Mr. President, you know who else loves politics and home brewed beer? Queer ladies.
Log Cabin Republicans Don’t Approve Of Republican Platform, Because It’s Way Anti-Gay
Basically, the Republican party has nailed down social conservatism from 1950, and plans to fuck all of us over. Thanks, guys!
On the Dan Savage v. Brian Brown Debate: Can We Please Just Admit That We’re Different?
“The debate between Savage and Brown, at its core, was really just a fight over whether or not gay people can be deemed appropriate or special enough in the eyes of people like Brown to be permitted in the institution of marriage.”
Indonesian LBT Women Exposed to Backlash
CEDAW–the international beacon for women’s rights–does not shine on lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people in Indonesia. This is a painful disappointment, given LBT people’s need for protection from a fundamentalist backlash.
Charlie Made The Whole Thing Up: How Do You Solve A Problem Like A Lesbian Faking a Hate Crime?
Police have determined that the 33-year-old lesbian who claimed she was attacked in an anti-gay hate crime made the whole thing up.
Also.Also.Also: Rosie Had A Heart Attack and Other Stories We Missed This Week
There are so many embed codes coming to life in this article. Everyone’s on video, you guys.
Andrew Shirvell Ordered to Pay $4.5 Million for Anti-Gay Attack Blog
There’s a difference between freedom of speech and hate speech.
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: Canada Whitewashes the New $100 Bill
The Bank of Canada of going back to the drawing board after a focus group decided that the scientist on the $100 bill looked “too Asian.”
Todd Akin Is Terrible Tip of Terrible Iceberg That Is the Republican Party
Todd Akin is awful, but the idea of “legitimate rape” isn’t going to go away if he does.
VAG: Your Advanced Guide to Voting the Hell Out of 2012
The world of US voting is ever changing and, frankly, fairly complicated. Here’s a few more resources and fun facts about voting in the US Presidential Election. Remember, vote with your VAG (Voting: an Autostraddle Guide.) You’ll be glad you did.
“Injustice at Every Turn”: Asian and Pacific Islander Trans* Community Faces Terrible Discrimination
A new report published by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force looks at language and accessibility for APIA trans* and genderqueer individuals.
Sunday Funday Has The Support Of Young Conservatives and Hip Hop Moguls
Good morning and welcome to Sunday Funday with Vanessa and Lemon!
Voting: an Autostraddle Guide (a.k.a. VAG)
VAG makes voting in the USA easy peasey lemon squeezy with answers to questions like how to vote absentee and how to register in your State. Get your gay tushies out there in November!
Also.Also.Also: Many People Support Gender Non-Conforming Children and Other Stories We Missed This Week
If I pitch my tent here will a bear eat me?