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Politics + Activism

It Gets Better With Books and Teen Gay Activists

This California teen is working hard to make things better by providing gay books to gay kids all over America.

Rachel November 9, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Occupy Writers Is Your Favorite Authors in Support of the Occupy Movement

Occupy Writers is a group of authors who have joined together to bring their support of Occupy Wall Street to a wider audience — you.

Jamie J. Hagen November 9, 2011 6 Comments
Society + Culture

There Goes The Neighborhood: Gay People Moving In, Increasing Your Property Value

In areas that support same-sex marriage, gay couples can increase neighbourhood property values. In areas that don’t, they can decrease them.

Ryan Yates November 9, 2011 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Adam Lambert Kills It With Queen at VMAs, Fun Home To Be a Musical

Adam Lambert performs a medley of Queen classics at the European VMAs, Queen Latifah is the latest lesbian talk show host, Ricky Martin marrying his boyfriend and Fun Home is now a musical.

Jess November 8, 2011 29 Comments
Society + Culture

“Agreeing to Agree” on Gay Marriage

“Is opposition to gay marriage by itself proof of bigotry? No. But is far too much of the opposition largely fueled by prejudice? Yes.”

Rachel November 8, 2011 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Commitment Campaign”: New Game Plan For Making Straight People Like Us

The “equal rights” angle wasn’t working so some gay marriage advocates are switching it up.

Riese November 7, 2011 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michigan Introduces Anti-Anti-Bullying Bill Named After Gay Teen Suicide Victim

How did an anti-bullying bill become a pro-bullying bill?

Rachel November 7, 2011 36 Comments
Society + Culture

We’re Here, We’re Queer, and We’re Total Rockstars This Sunday Funday

This post contains a lesbian kickboxer and gay penguins.

Carmen November 6, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Homophobia Post: Sometimes the World Is Terrible For Gays, Lesbians

There was a lot of homophobia this week. This is 20 to 44% of it.

Ryan Yates November 5, 2011 47 Comments
Society + Culture

Seniors Work for Resources and Community for LGBT Elders

What resources does your community provide for queer seniors?

Jamie J. Hagen November 5, 2011 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Occupy Oakland’s Awesomeness Triumphs Over Fringe Craziness

Occupy Oakland’s achievements were overshadowed in the media by the violence of a splinter group and that’s really not fair because Wednesday was actually really awesome.

Riese November 4, 2011 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

NOM Knows How to Use Photoshop, Uses Its Powers for Evil

The National Organization for Marriage photoshopped 60,000 Obama supporters to look like they’re protesting gay marriage. No, really.

Lizz November 3, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Campaign Focuses on Race in Maryland Fight for Marriage Equality

“Gay and lesbian couples have the same values as everyone else.”

Rachel November 2, 2011 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

One Year Later Family Reflects on Zack Harrington’s Suicide In Norman, Oklahoma

Zack Harrington died one year ago.

Jamie J. Hagen November 2, 2011 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT

“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”

Rachel October 31, 2011 12 Comments
Society + Culture

Irish Independent Publishes Stupidest Anti-Gay Article of All Time

Someone published these words: “Like many, I’ve recently begun to get impatient with the endless trumpeting of gay ‘identity’, and the growing appetite for more and more rights and privileges.”

Riese October 30, 2011 47 Comments
Society + Culture

Let’s All Be Gay Girl Scouts in the Snow This Sunday Funday

This week people are happy with their gender identity in the Girl Scouts, lesbians are becoming Prom Kings, and everyone is married and with adoption papers. Plus, there’s a multitude of animals in costume.

Carmen October 30, 2011 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

Shocking Assault of Gay Student Captured on Video: How Do We Stop This?

“I covered myself, I shielded my body, and he just kept hitting me and nobody did anything.”

Rachel October 28, 2011 42 Comments
Society + Culture

When Satanic Lesbians, Lying Mothers, Love Triangles, Ex-Gays and Gym Teachers Attack!

Did you hear the one about the Mom who told the schools her daughter was applying to that her daughter’s rival applicant was a lesbian with an STD?

Riese October 28, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Mercer Calls for More Gay Role Models, Is Awesome

Rick Mercer is calling for better adult role models for gay teens.You need to watch this video.

Ryan Yates October 28, 2011 14 Comments
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