A Campaign Trail Guide for the Rest Of Us
I don’t understand the campaign trail really at all, but maybe reading many many articles about it will help, or at least be really interesting!
New Recommended Guidelines Could Make Sex Ed Not Completely Terrible
There’s a new set of recommended guidelines for sex education, and in a perfect world, they would actually be put into practice.
Republicans Try to “Stomp a Mudhole” in Trans* Rights
Why are transphobic politicians so concerned about where I pee?
Troy, MI Mayor Suggests Gays Should Be Cured, Manages to Look Like Even More of a Jerk
Michigan mayor’s attempt to get friendly with the gays by attending a Troy High GSA meeting proves insincere.
2012 Golden Globes Awards Liveblog: Girls In Long Dresses Who Drag With War Horses
Maybe something will explode or animals will turn into people or a dinosaur will trample the stage!
Sunday Funday Has The Most Incredibly Good News For You
Rosie and Ellen are inside and so is a kitten taking a nap!
“Work It” Gets Axed and Syd The Kid “Outs” Missy Elliot
“”I hate the word ‘lesbian.’ Or ‘pussy.’ Or even like, ‘thespian.’ They’re just awkward words!” -Syd the Kid
Young Homeless Lesbian Included On List of 100 Most Powerless New Yorkers
Enough of these lists ranking the most successful — wouldn’t it help more to pay attention to who’s the least powerful?
This Is A Marriage Equality Roundup: New Hampshire and New Jersey Edition
This will be an important few months for marriage equality, especially in New Hampshire and New Jersey.
19-Year-Old Gay Trevor Project Volunteer Eric James Borges Kills Himself
Eric James Borges was 19 years old and he was gay and he worked at The Trevor Project and now he’s dead.
Sorry, D.A.R.E: Study Confirms Smoking Pot Isn’t Bad For Your Lungs
“They found [cigarette] smokers’ lung function got worse over time while pot smokers’ lung function actually improved slightly.”
Surprise! Your Canadian Gay Marriage Doesn’t Count
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that the 5,000 same-sex couples from abroad who have been married in Canada aren’t legally married after all. Surprise!
New Prez Candidate “Vermin Love Supreme” Promises Free Ponies, Dental Care
Presidential candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme wears a rubber boot on his head. And if he gets elected, all Americans get free ponies. What’s not to like?
New Jersey Democrats Have High Hopes for Second Try on Gay Marriage
New Jersey Democrats are hoping that 2011 is the year their state sees marriage equality.
Jamaican Prime Minister Makes Landmark Statement for Gay Rights
With a new prime minister who supports gay rights, maybe Jamaica will finally see equality.
“Weekly Standard” is Kinda Sorta But Not Really Sorry About Homophobic Ad
The Weekly Standard sent out a ranty, uninformed tirade in support of homophobia, and then apologized for it. NOT.
Sunday Funday is Goin’ to the Gay Chapel ‘Cause We’re Gonna Get Married
The thing is, it’s been a good week for the gays, especially the gays trying to officiate their love.
Michigan’s Anti-Gay Law That Hurts Domestic Partners Meets an ACLU Lawsuit
Michigan has passed a law denying domestic partners of public employees any benefits, but the ACLU isn’t happy about it.
Santorum Gets Booed in New Hampshire For Opposing Gays, Medical Marijuana, Happiness
Some voters in New Hampshire aren’t so into Rick Santorum’s “one man one woman” marriage idea.
Fred Karger is On a Mission To Harness The GOP’s Gay Voters
Gay Jewish GOP candidate Fred Karger is hoping to be the Republican primary protest vote a la Ralph Nader. We just have to hope this ends up going our way.