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Stories of Super-Cute Queer Couples Remind Us Why We’re So Damn Lovable

“Often just living our lives openly can be revolutionary.”

Carmen June 22, 2012 11 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Things I Read That I Love #30: Just Like My Lifetime

Topics include Fiona Apple, Pat Tillman, cocaine, bath salts, AA, transitioning, prison and so much more!

Riese June 22, 2012 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lawsuit Challenges DOMA’s Almighty Power Over New York Law

A Westchester woman is suing her employer for denying her wife medical coverage.

Laura June 22, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

GOProud’s Gay Lunkheads Endorse Mitt Romney

GOProud has endorsed Mitt Romney and remain obnoxiously short-sighted about what a Romney presidency would mean for the LGBT community.

Riese June 21, 2012 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Homophobic Michigan Mayor Up For Recall Proves Why She Should Be Recalled

As the citizens of Troy, MI prepare to vote out their infamous mayor, she digs herself deeper by comparing homosexuality to smoking, among other things.

Rose June 20, 2012 9 Comments
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Michigan Passes Bill Saying It’s OK to Not Treat Gay Clients, Because Religious Freedom

The Julea Ward Freedom Of Conscience Act says that students of counseling don’t have to provide any services that conflict with their religious beliefs, which can include treating gay clients.

Rachel June 19, 2012 46 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Speaks For LGBT Pride Month, Doesn’t Counsel Patience

“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate.”

Rachel June 18, 2012 8 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gayborhood This Sunday Funday

Gay people are extremely important. Seriously. Just ask other important people.

Carmen June 17, 2012 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Inequality As Seen From Outer Space

I’ll give you one chance to guess what the average salary is for the Vancouverites in this neighborhood.

Laura June 15, 2012 11 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Feminist Punk Rockers “Pussy Riot” Jailed And Moscow Bans Gay Pride March for 100 Years

Three alleged members of the band have been jailed and charged with “hooliganism”, facing up to 7 years criminal punishment.

Jamie J. Hagen June 15, 2012 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Things I Read That I Love #29: Going Back

Topics include lesbian separatism, quitting the drink, the incarceration of an innocent man, the life of an executive in 1955, poverty in Southeastern Kentucky, Orlando police officers and so much more!

Riese June 15, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Romney Nixed Anti-Bullying Manual For Using Scary Words Like “Bisexual” and “Transgender”

In 2006, then-governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney opposed the publication of an anti-bullying guide because it included the words “bisexual” and “transgender.” What a nice guy!

Carmen June 13, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

NOM Launches New Anti-Same-Sex-Parenting Propaganda Inspired By Sketchy Study

NOM was more than ready to misconstrue the findings of the latest study on gay families to make gay families look as bad as possible.

Rachel June 12, 2012 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Celebrates Gay Pride With A Very Nice Statement

“Until full and equal rights are a reality for everyone, our work is not done.”

Riese June 12, 2012 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

“Out – The Narrative” Hits Close to Home

“Out” is even more than a bunch of really sweet, really relatable videos that maybe will make you feel emotions.

Carmen June 12, 2012 11 Comments
Society + Culture

New Study Questions Whether There Really Is “No Difference” Between Gay and Straight Parents

“This study cannot answer political questions about same-sex relationships and their legal legitimacy.”

Rachel June 11, 2012 21 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

The 2012 Tony Awards Super Ultra Mega Gay Liveblog Situation

Will Neil Patrick Harris rap again? Find out here!

Intern Grace June 10, 2012 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Needs a Gaycation

Lady Gaga is done with her next album and Obama is making good speeches again. Now let’s go to the beach.

Carmen June 10, 2012 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Charlotte Bunch Is Important: The Autostraddle Interview

“I mean, we would not have violence against women or any issues of women’s rights on the agenda if we had waited for the human rights boys to say it was time.”

Jamie J. Hagen June 9, 2012 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Jamaica’s First Lesbian Wedding Ever In History Is Adorable, Deeply Moving

This is by far the best thing to happen this month. Maybe this lifetime.

Carmen June 9, 2012 20 Comments
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