Anthony Makk Won’t Be Deported, Can Stay In US to Care For His Husband
Anthony Makk can stay with his husband Bradford Wells in the US, at least for two more years.
Two Lesbian Moms Awarded Parental Rights, Almost As If Both Are Actually Parents
Two moms in Florida were awarded equal parenting rights, which is sadly actually a landmark occasion.
Rick Santorum Almost Wins Iowa Caucus, But Actually Romney Does
As close as it was, and it was very close, Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus.
2011 As the Year of the Queer: Gay Marriage Edition
Welcome to the mainstream, for better or worse.
Sunday Funday Is Your Gay New Year’s Day Hangover Buddy
There’s still good news to be had at the dawning of a new year of love / feelings / friendship / Autostraddle reading in your underwear.
Arizona Judge Rules Mexican-American Studies Illegal, Is Horrible and Wrong
I can’t believe this is real and I’m not actually trapped in a George Orwell book.
Pro-Gay Vote Might Be Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2012 Election
The Republicans have already decided that they don’t need the gays for the 2012 election, but Obama may feel differently.
Also.Also.Also: More Crazy Shit Happening With Gay People All Over the World
Richard Nixon had a gay boyfriend, you can get hitched in Cancun, the KKK = the gays, and other things we need to tell you about urgently.
In 2011, We Won Some Things: 10 Triumphant Moments In LGBT Rights
So many things happened this year that weren’t terrible!
Anti-Gay Bigots Have Big Plans for 2012, Like Repealing Gay Marriage in NH
In which voting for anti-gay politicians is followed by voting for anti-gay laws.
America Now More Pro-Equality, But Not More Pro-Choice: Figuring Out What Gays Did Right In 2011
There were huge strides for the queer community this year, while we lost ground for reproductive rights. What made the difference, and how can we make more progress on both fronts in 2012?
Russia’s Gay Revolution, As Seen by An American Abroad
“Friends at home are asking me what’s going on with all the protests… I never know what to say.”
“Some Girls Like Superheroes”: Riley Knows What’s Up About Gender and Marketing
It’s the day after Christmas and last night your family said weird things to you and maybe even made you super sad / frustrated / confused. You deserve this.
It’s Sunday Funday Even If You Don’t Celebrate Christmas, Because You’re Wearing A Cute Sweater
Ho, ho, ho, y’all.
Rachel Maddow Is As Dreamy As You’d Expect In Her Interview With Slate
Rachel Maddow is the shining star in the room for an interview with Slate. Have I mentioned I love Rachel Maddow?
Gays Apologize For Destroying Minnesota GOP Senate Majority Leader’s Marriage
“On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community’s successful efforts to threaten your traditional marriage.”
Rick Perry Finds Hating On Gays Doesn’t Work As Only Campaign Strategy
Rick Perry can’t stop talking about how much he hates the gays, and Newt Gingrich can. How’s that working out for them?
The Advocate’s Top 20 Most Googled Gays Analyzed
The Advocate went all science/pop-culture on Google trend’s ass. I did some follow-up graphing using Rachel Maddow’s face.
Sing A Song Of Cats: Sarah Donner Answers Cat Questions In Song
The world is a cold, cruel place. Just let this lady sing to you about cats for a minute.
Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing
Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.