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Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election

The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.

Rachel July 30, 2012 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Kirk Cameron Continues to Be Total Anti-Gay Jerk

Kirk Cameron is being a huge jerk again, this time to gay bullied teenagers. I’m so surprised. Can you hear the surprise in my voice?

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2012 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Maybe Had A Gay Affair with Marilyn Monroe

From gay marriage to bottle-fed baby lions, this week we’re celebrating the future AND the past.

Carmen July 29, 2012 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Reveals that Homophobic Chick-fil-A Is, Shockingly, Also Sexist

Today in news you probably could have predicted, homophobes are sexist.

Gabrielle Korn July 27, 2012 46 Comments
Politics + Activism

Have We Seen the Last of Michele Bachmann?

With several members of her own party calling out Bachmann’s comments about a Clinton aide’s supposed connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, it seems that Bachmann’s political star is finally falling. But is it really?

Rose July 26, 2012 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Community Very Worried About Lesbian Judge’s Opinion on Gay People

Because remember – bias is when a gay person rules on gay people. When heterosexual people rule on gay people, well, that’s just how shit works here.

Carmen July 26, 2012 31 Comments
Society + Culture

Gay Weddings Bring in Millions, Are Good For The NYC Economy

In which we use adorable infographics to break down the economics of gay marriage in NYC.

Lizz July 26, 2012 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Potty Parity and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Really all that matters though is that you watch this video from the National Association of the Deaf affirming their support for marriage equality.

Carmen July 25, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

LGBT Equality, Activism and Inspiration at the Celebration of Courage Award Ceremony

Last week the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission hosted their annual “Celebration of Courage” Gala and I was there (and accidentally chatted with Judith Butler!).

Jamie J. Hagen July 25, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Bill C-38 is an Affront to your Feminist Sensibilities

So if Romney wins you’re going to move to Canada? You should probs read this before you pack your Prius.

Malaika July 25, 2012 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Wisconsin State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa Is Bisexual And Doesn’t Wanna Hide It Anymore

“It’s part of my life, like being a south sider and the only Hispanic in the Legislature.”

Carmen July 25, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Congress Doesn’t Want You To Get Gay Married on Military Property, Passes Irrational Ban About It

Representative Steve King restates the law, wastes time, and is terrifying. But really, is that news?

A.E. Osworth July 24, 2012 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Horrifying Attack Against Lesbian In Nebraska Is Horrifying, Appalling, Heartbreaking

“When someone takes the time to handcuff someone with a zip tie and carve derogatory comments or words into somebody else’s body, that’s sheer hate and at this point, this is a hate crime.”

fonseca July 24, 2012 56 Comments
Politics + Activism

Eddie Griffin Assaults and Humiliates Lesbian; Takes No Responsibility

Griffin air humped an audience member’s face, telling her that all she needs is a good man; and comedy remains a space where bullying is somehow acceptable.

Gabrielle Korn July 24, 2012 47 Comments
Society + Culture

America Finds Out That Sally Ride, First Female Astronaut, Was Also First Lesbian Astronaut

What does it mean that most people had no idea about Sally Ride’s partner for 27 years?

Rachel July 24, 2012 37 Comments
Society + Culture

New York Mag’s Lesbian Sex Diarist Tries Having Sex With Other Girls

” She is totally naked, and I’m still basically fully clothed. Her bedroom is not air-conditioned.”

Riese July 24, 2012 23 Comments
Society + Culture

This Is A Rick Mercer Appreciation Post

Because we said so. Let’s just take a few minutes to talk about Rick Mercer, Canada’s smartlarious teevee sensation.

Malaika July 24, 2012 36 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Will Find It, The Rainbow Connection

Desmond Tutu, Jim Henson, and Me.

Carmen July 22, 2012 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Mitt Gets Worse” Chronicles Romney’s Backwards LGBT Agenda

Not scared of Mitt Romney yet? Let this new oral history project fill your heart with fear and your pockets with voter registration slips.

Cara July 20, 2012 23 Comments
Society + Culture

Can You Sew Your Bigotry Badge on Yourself? Or is That Too Gay?

You can be a Chief Executive Scout too! (As long as you aren’t female, queer or compassionate.)

Kristen July 20, 2012 49 Comments
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