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Politics + Activism

House Passes Bill Aimed at Slowing DADT Repeal, Obama is Officially Upset

House messes with DADT. Obama fights back. Did you know that Obama officially “supports DOMA’s repeal?” ‘Cause he does. Bam.

Sarah May 27, 2011 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Americans Believe 25% of Population is Gay, Weren’t Born That Way

Americans seem to believe the gay agenda has actually taken over or else they’re just not very good at math.

Riese May 27, 2011 76 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage Activists Consider Actually Encouraging Racial Diversity, Admitting White People Made Prop 8

“But for myself, I certainly support the right of gay brothers and sisters to come together.”

Rachel May 26, 2011 52 Comments
Politics + Activism

Focus on the Family Knows They’ve “Lost” Gay Marriage, Keeps Fighting For the Thrill of the Fight

“We’re losing on that one, especially among the 20- and 30-somethings: 65 to 70 percent of them favor same-sex marriage.. we’ve probably lost that.”

Rachel May 24, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Effective Pro Gay Marriage Videos, Demonstrated by Gov. Cuomo & A Guy in Minnesota

“It is not often that governors directly lobby the people of their state to get a bill passed.”

Sarah May 24, 2011 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Tennessee Passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and ‘Do Be Racist’ Bills

The recent passing of two ‘WTF’ bills has us wondering what in Dolly’s name is going on in Tennessee. Luckily, George Takei has a solution. [WITH UPDATE]

Laura May 23, 2011 63 Comments
Politics + Activism

NYT Joins Anti-Gay-Bullying Activism Epidemic with “Coming Out: Gay Teens In Their Own Words”

The New York Times has spoken with roughly 100 gay teens about their experiences – and they want to hear about yours, too.

Rachel May 23, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Minnesota Will Vote on Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2012

“We’ve just begun to fight.”

Sarah May 23, 2011 27 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday and Rachel Maddow Has a Cocktail for the Raptor

This Raptor No Different Than Others

Rachel May 22, 2011 7 Comments
Society + Culture

Listling Without Commentary: Headlines About Judgment Day

Is Harold Camping’s Doomsday Affecting Your Travel Plans?

Riese May 21, 2011 52 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Bisexual Lindsay Lohan “Still Likes Boys,” is Bisexual

Lindsay Lohan opens up in a revealing Australian radio interview and Fox News is worried about her breasts, Heather Morris covers Women’s Health, Roseanne’s fascinating New York Magazine article, K.Cheno back on TV and Lady Gaga set for SNL tomorrow.

Jess May 20, 2011 62 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rhode Island House Approves Civil Unions, But With Restrictions

The bill still has to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor, but legislators say this is just a step toward full equality down the road.

Sarah May 20, 2011 16 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Laura’s Team Pick: Patrick Wolf’s “House”

This is the greatest peace I’ve ever known.

Laura May 20, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

ACLU Wins Fight Over Your Right to Learn Other Gays Exist Via Internet

Some high school students in Missouri can maybe access the GLSEN website as of Monday!

Rachel May 20, 2011 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Alabama’s First Openly Gay Rep Isn’t Wasting Any Time, Re: LGBT Employee Rights

“Teachers in Alabama schools are afraid to come out, or even risk being thought of as gay, because they could be fired for it.”

Carmen May 19, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Unfortunately True Story of Two Lesbians Outed and Disciplined for Holding Hands

In which a principal rolls up in his golf cart, tells the lesbians to stop holding hands, calls their parents, and threatens to suspend them.

Riese May 19, 2011 64 Comments
Politics + Activism

State of Nevada, Courts Give Trans People Some Justice

Today some people were finally held accountable for violence against trans people, and also employment protections in Nevada!

Rachel May 18, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Becky’s Team Pick: Newt Gingrich Glitter Attack

Newt Gingrich will not support gay rights, protester will not refrain from dumping glitter on his head.

Becky May 18, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Two Supreme Court Justices Retiring: Which Dark Forces Will Harper Unleash Upon Our People?

Five of the nine justices on Canada’s Supreme Court will retire while Harper is in power. And surprisingly, you don’t need to make plans to leave the country.

Ryan Yates May 18, 2011 21 Comments
Society + Culture

Anti-Gay Hate Crimes in Liverpool, A Glimmer of Hope and A Serious Question

What do you do when the actions of a few reinforce the worst stereotypes about a place or a people you love?

Lindsay Eanet May 18, 2011 47 Comments
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