Also.Also.Also: Trans Miss Universe Contestant And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Donald Trump does something not-awful for once, Bully gets a PG-13, Alaska votes against being nice to gay people, and other stories we missed this week.
DOMA Faces Challenge to its Constitutionality, Appears Increasingly Unpopular
A federal appeals court in Boston is considering whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex married couples equal rights under the law.
Military “Investigates” Gay Pride Flag Raising in Afghanistan, Surely Has Something Better To Do
Because supporting gay pride is very much like burning the Koran, somehow?
The Award For Most Male Nominees Goes to The National Magazine Awards
The NMA nominees for Reporting, Features, Profile, Essays or Columns are ALL MEN! Every single one of them! Let’s investigate.
NOM Unable To Explain Away Race-Baiting and Other “Secret Tactics” Despite Best Efforts
NOM tries to respond to criticism of its race-baiting tactics, as well as its plan to recruit “unintelligent celebrities.”
Sunday Funday Can Be Your Hero, Baby
This week is starting off with LGBT history, health, and Huckabees.
Obama Supports Planned Parenthood, Trusts Women
“If you really value families, you shouldn’t play politics with women’s health.” — President Barack Obama
Lesbian Republican Who Helped Write DOMA Now Hopes to Repeal It
Once upon a time, Kathryn Lehman was engaged to a man and helped write DOMA. Now, she’s an out lesbian who’s helping to repeal it.
Government Moves to Recognize Gay Couples at Border, Sanctity of Traditional Customs Procedure Hangs in the Balance
The Department of Homeland Security’s plans to make travel easier for gay U.S. couples prompts questions about the future of LGBT legislation.
REVEALED: NOM’s Deplorable, Racist Tactics For Beating Gay Marriage
NOM’s shocking internal documents have been made public, includes gems like: “The strategic goal of this project is to drive a wedge between gays and blacks—two key Democratic constituencies.”
Washington Town Grapples with Why Openly Gay Teen Rafael Morelos Committed Suicide
In January, another openly gay teen took his own life.
Sunday Funday is Watching Mad Men, Gay Movies, Madonna Videos
I have more than one reference to Ellen in this post, and the person who finds them all wins a lot of time spent reading about stuff peripherally about Ellen Degeneres.
The Glorious GLAAD Media Awards Happened In New York City, Was “Happening”
Someone paid $5,000 to kiss Naya Rivera and it wasn’t you!
Guyism Lists Sexy Lesbians, Includes Very Few Lesbians
For a men’s site to think they can throw any women who’s ever had a fling with another woman in the group is idiotic. We’re running an exclusive club over here, buddy.
Dharun Ravi Is ‘Sorry’
In a 2-hour interview, Dharun Ravi insists his actions don’t reflect bias intimidation, and I wonder to what degree his actions towards Tyler are a reflection of a college culture that invades women’s sexual privacy on the reg.
A Song For Trayvon Martin
“911 what’s your emergency / a black man’s walking through my ‘hood purposely”
New Hampshire Legislature Considers Repealing Marriage Equality Like Total Jerks
Today, the New Hampshire House will consider what would be the first repeal of a same-sex marriage law by a legislative body in American history.
A Tale of Two Plans for Sex Ed in Alabama
‘Not an acceptable lifestyle,’” Todd said. “What the heck does that mean? It’s like they’re trying to say we shouldn’t exist.”
Midweek Video Party: Jennifer Lawrence on Dave, Ellen on Cash Wrap & More
Jennifer Lawrence is the cutest thing on David Letterman, Ellen is the cutest thing at JCPenny’s and also a Jason Russell video AND a Martina Navratilova video.
Lesbian Custody Battle Over Hound Leads to Lawsuit
“Some people view dogs as property. I don’t. Lily is part of my family.”