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Society + Culture

The Change You Wish To See In The World: Allies For Gays In Unlikely Places

What do the Episcopalian Church, the LDS leaders of Utah, and the Republican party all have in common? They’re all becoming a little more gay-friendly day by day.

Rachel July 18, 2011 36 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday, Let’s All Love and Vote and Sing For Each Other

Lady Gaga’s working with Cher, Lindsay Lohan’s getting groped, nobody’s wearing clothes, everybody is in love, and New York City just might be getting a lesbian mayor.

Carmen July 17, 2011 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

Court Appeals Injunction Of DADT and The Painted Pony Goes Up and Down

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was over but then a court appeal made it not over anymore, and everyone is asking why but no one is telling.

Rachel July 17, 2011 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Bachmanns Say They Don’t Pray Away the Gay for Pay

The Bachmanns claim their clinic doesn’t practice gay conversion therapy and is completely legitimate, but plenty say otherwise. Do you buy it?

Riese July 15, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

CA Gov Signs LGBT School Textbook Bill, Making California Textbooks Opposite of Texas Textbooks

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a controversial bill today requiring LGBT history inclusion in social studies texts. Which of the US’s two largest textbook markets will influence the entire nation?

Riese July 14, 2011 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Tragic But Ultimately Inspiring True Story of Gay Homeless Teen Brian Dixon

When homeless gay teens need a place to turn, it seems that real and immediate support is more likely to come from local networks, despite the government’s best intentions.

Rachel July 14, 2011 13 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Bi Actress Bai Ling is a Survivor, NFL Ballers Pose Shirtless for Gay Equality

Gay man says he was kicked out of Pizza Hut for wearing a dress, gay pop star & boyfriend sent to the back of the bus, Google + goes gender-free and so much more!

Riese July 14, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

56% of Republican Voters Want Gay Marriage Issue Dropped & Other Surprising Statistics

The Republican party may have quietly begun the process of waving the white flag on gay marriage.

Rachel July 13, 2011 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

DoJ Likely to Appeal DADT Injunction, Isn’t That Fun?!

“The Obama administration is “’likely’ to appeal an injunction barring the enforcement of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to the U.S. Supreme Court.”

Grace July 13, 2011 18 Comments
Society + Culture

TOMS Guy Speaks at Anti-Gay Group Focus on the Family’s Event, Apparently Regrets That Now

“All Mycoskie had to do was type “Focus on the Family” in to that long skinny box at the top of his browser. Oh, he’s using Firefox? So the top right box.”

Lizz July 12, 2011 36 Comments
Politics + Activism

No Longer Quivering: Women Recovering From “Christian Patriarchy”

Rose’s Team Pick: A blog takes readers inside the far extreme of the Religious Right with testimonies from its survivors.

Rose July 12, 2011 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Gay Girl’s Guide to the GOP: The 2012 Republican Candidate Cheat Sheet

If you’re experiencing a slow build of paralyzing anxiety over the 2012 Presidential race and need someone to hold your hand and explain the big names and Death Eater alter-egos, this is your lucky day.

Rachel July 11, 2011 94 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday – Put On Your Sunglasses, Get Naked, and Get Civil Unionized

I want to ride on a sailboat with you after we do yoga. You in?

Carmen July 10, 2011 23 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michele Bachmann is the Bellatrix Lestrange of the GOP Presidential Candidates

More than any other presidential candidate, Michele Bachmann really has it out for the gays. Here’s why.

Rose July 8, 2011 89 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Women Just Love Marriage and Other Useless Stereotypes

A fantastic trailer for a book about the dangers of homosexuality, a world map of useless stereotypes, Coronation Street is too gay, and about 15 other stories relevant to your interests.

the team July 7, 2011 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

Hollaback! Wants to Help You Help Everyone

Carmen’s Team Pick: Who was around last time you were street harassed? Did anyone say anything?

Carmen July 7, 2011 68 Comments
Politics + Activism

Why Gay History Could Make History In California

Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.

Rachel July 7, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Appeals Court Suspends Enforcement of DADT, Drinks Are On Dan Choi

“The ruling by the 9th Circuit in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States removes all uncertainty – American servicemembers are no longer under threat of discharge as the repeal implementation process goes forward.”

Riese July 6, 2011 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lady Gaga’s Big Interview, Brittany & Santana’s Little Live Kiss and Other Stories

Lady Gaga defends her gay activism, Kristen Stewart is cast in Snow White, Brittana + Blaine/Kurt kiss live in Dublin & Portia de Rossi says it’s more difficult to be vegan than gay.

Jess July 6, 2011 48 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Defendants’ Brief in Opposition of Motion to Dismiss” is a Great Summer Read

Riese’s Team Pick: Remember that time the Obama administration wrote a 31-page ruling validating everything gays & lesbians have been through in this country? I do and it was glorious.

Riese July 6, 2011 17 Comments
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