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Politics + Activism

Emily’s Team Pick: Tell Your Story to the US Commission On Civil Rights

“Please, tell your stories. And spread the word, so that all of our voices are heard.”

Emily April 28, 2011 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

Attack on Trans Woman in McDonalds: Hate Crime, Wake-Up Call, Horrifying

On April 18, Chrissy Lee Polis, who is 22, tried to use the washroom in a McDonald’s in suburban Baltimore and was attacked by two patrons instead. The community has responded with support. McDonalds? Not so much.

Ryan Yates April 27, 2011 55 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Anti-Gays Must Be Crazy

Gay judges can’t judge and abortion rights activists are actually lesbian activists but also! A church in Ohio really loves gay people a lot and made us a sign!

Riese April 26, 2011 74 Comments
Politics + Activism

Tennessee’s Republican Senators’ Delusional Plan To Pretend Gay People Don’t Exist

You know how no one ever told you anything about gay people even existing? What if that was the law?

Rachel April 26, 2011 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Paul Clement Keeping That “Defending DOMA” Gig by Quitting King & Spalding

Paul Clement was quickly hired by a law firm started by the architect of the Patriot Act, where he can safely pursue his desire to defend discrimination against gay people.

Riese April 26, 2011 38 Comments
Society + Culture

Good Thing Prince William Isn’t Gay, Right?

Gay marriage activists staged a marriage equality protest at Buckingham Palace earlier today. Wearing pink, carrying pink flags and holding flowers, activists hoped that Prince William and Kate Middleton would “express their support” for same-sex marriage.

Ryan Yates April 25, 2011 53 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Says Trans People Aren’t Real, Definitely Can’t Get Married Or Be Happy Ever

In which Texas governor Rick Perry is the absolute worst.

Rachel April 25, 2011 63 Comments
Politics + Activism

BREAKING: Law Firm Boehner Hired to Defend DOMA Pulls Out, Can Handle the Truth

King & Spaulding, the law firm Boehner tapped to defend DOMA in court, has withdrawn from the case. THIS IS AWESOME NEWS.

Riese April 25, 2011 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Pastor Arrested Who Aided “Ex-Lesbian” Flee Her Daughter’s Other Mother

Ideally this arrest puts us much closer to actually finding Lisa Miller and her daughter because this is one of the most heartbreaking lesbian custody battles of all time.

Riese April 25, 2011 29 Comments
Society + Culture

Lil B Isn’t Gay But His Hip-Hop Album Is, Pink Toenail Pride & X-Tina’s Gay Star For Sunday Funday

Lil B explains naming his album “I’m Gay,” a True Story of sexual fluidity, people paint their nails pink in solidarity, and more!

Emily April 24, 2011 45 Comments
Society + Culture

All the Small Things: People Doing Nice Things for Lesbians

Random acts of gay kindness have been happening around the country! The few I collected ease the wage gap, help out lovesick convicts, and involve revenge. Do they sound awesome yet?

Carmen April 24, 2011 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

Top Cities for Gay Couples Are in States That Are Nice to Gay People, Who Knew?

According to Census Survey Data from 2005-2009, the top 10 cities with the highest number of gay unmarried couples are also in states that allow gay marriage or domestic partnerships. Let’s talk about this.

Ryan Yates April 23, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Republicans for Gay Rights & Other Homosexual News Updates

GOP adds another pro-gay-rights presidential candidate, Log Cabin Republicans push for marriage in NY, craziness in Iowa and a disappointing ruling in Montana.

Riese April 22, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Roommate Indicted For Hate Crime for Acts Leading to Gay Student Tyler Clementi’s Suicide

Dharun Ravi, the roommate of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers student who committed suicide last September, has been indicted on 15 counts and if convicted, will serve 5-10 years.

Rachel April 21, 2011 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Christian Colleges Find Christian Students Remain Gay Despite Christianity

Because gay Christian kids have got to go to college somewhere.

Rachel April 20, 2011 60 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Sarah’s Team Pick: Don’t F*ck With Otters

You’ll regret it.

Sarah April 19, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Boehner Hires Really Expensive Lawyer to Defend DOMA, Is a Real Anti-Gay Go-Getter

If you were worried that your tax dollars weren’t going to be used to defend DOMA any longer, well, you can probably rest easy now.

Rachel April 19, 2011 31 Comments
Society + Culture

The Trouble With Counting The Gays

This article is an example of a lesbian putting her B.A in Sociology to good use, regarding controversy surrounding a recent study that only 3.5% of the US population identifies as LGBT.

Laura April 18, 2011 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Tolerant Environments Make Life Feel Tolerable for Gays, Study Shows

A new study from Oregon shows that when you treat queer teens like actual humans, they are significantly more likely to want to be alive. (Being in a democrat-majority county is also helpful, sidenote)

Riese April 18, 2011 18 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

LISTEN: Rosie O’Donnell & Howard Stern Talk Return To TV & Moving To Trump’s Chicago Hotel for Oprah

“I have a lot of feelings about Oprah. I want to deliver for Oprah.” -Rosie O’Donnell

Jess April 18, 2011 20 Comments
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