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Society + Culture

People Say The Darndest (and Anti-Gay) Things, They’re Not Funny

Three tales of terror from the crypt of “Dude, you’re like, a grown man. Are you serious?” / “Brokeback Mountain jokes haven’t been funny for YEARS.”

Carmen April 6, 2011 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Shanghai Police Detain a Record 60 Patrons in Frightening Gay Bar Raid

Gay men were happily drinking martinis and observing go-go dancers at a swanky gay lounge when police raided the place, detained 60-70 people, and reportedly denied them food and water. WTF?

Ryan Yates April 5, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Is Another Popular Vote California’s Best Hope for Getting Gay Marriage this Century?

We’re all tired of waiting for Prop 8 to finally be struck down permanently in court, and Equality California thinks we might be better off doing it on our own.

Rachel April 5, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Research Finds Hating Gay People Makes You A Hate Group, People Actually Surprised By This

So what is a “hate group,” anyway? And who REALLY cares about gay people, you know?

Carmen April 4, 2011 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

California Textbooks Might Include Gay Role Models, History

What if you had found out about gay historical figures and role models from your teacher, and not frantic late-night googling?

Ryan Yates April 4, 2011 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Experts Agree It May Be Time To Get The Hell Out Of Indiana, Especially Gays And Women

If you are a gay person or woman or gay woman or human being, you may want to consider leaving the state of Indiana.

Rachel April 4, 2011 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

DADT Repeal Could Happen By Mid-Summer, KStew Doesn’t Want To Smile For You

This took forever because Dinah Shore but hey look, progress is being made with DADT and also the rest of the world seems pretty ok right now!

Rachel April 3, 2011 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay People Legal Liabilities In Indiana, Montana

Things that are illegal in Indiana and Montana respectively: getting gay married and being gay.

Carmen April 2, 2011 7 Comments
Society + Culture

Emily’s Team Pick: stark. raving. mad. mommy

You think your life is hectic? Read this first.

Emily April 2, 2011 8 Comments
Society + Culture

New Book Claims Gandhi “Gay Or Bisexual,” Already Banned in Gujarat

A new book claims Gandhi was in love with a man named Herman Kallenbach, and the state of Gujarat has already banned it for because “the book denigrates the national pride and leadership.”

Ryan Yates April 1, 2011 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

85 Nations Agree: Gay People Deserve Protection From Discrimination

85 countries signed a statement by the United Nations Human Rights Council to support gay rights on March 22.

Ryan Yates March 31, 2011 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Immigration Officials To Gay Binational Couples: Just Kidding, No Deportation Holds

Binational gay couples don’t have cause for celebration after all, according to US immigration officials.

Rachel March 31, 2011 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Sarah’s Team Pick: Lady Journos Fight the NYT’s Sexism With Fire

Internet lady journo Ann Friedman makes fun of the NYT’s blatant sexism, is funny. We love her.

Sarah March 31, 2011 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

All Of The Gay Marriages: This Week’s Roundup

Did you wake up today completely f*cking at a loss as to what the status of marriage equality is in yours or neighboring states? Chances are something in this post will help.

Carmen March 30, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

ACLU Thinks Gay Students Should Be Able To Access, Like, GLSEN Maybe?

Are you a gay student who’s sick and tired of having the sites that are meant to help you blocked? The ACLU would like to help with that!

Rachel March 30, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay And Trans-Inclusive ENDA Introduced Again, Probably Going Nowhere Again

Today ENDA will be reintroduced to the House of Representatives and also fail in the House of Representatives.

Rachel March 29, 2011 9 Comments
Society + Culture

Are You Gonna Pay for The New York Times? (Someone Has To –Right?)

“To ask NYTimes.com’s 33 million unique monthly visitors to switch to a cash-for-manufactured-goods-based model from the standard everything-online-should-be-free-for-reasons-nobody-can-really-explain-based model is pretty fearless.”

Riese March 28, 2011 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Mike Huckabee Is A Terrifying Possible Future For Gay People, GOP Favorite

Mike Huckabee REALLY doesn’t want you to get married, and right now he’s the most likely Republican Presidential candidate. Awesome.

Rachel March 28, 2011 52 Comments
Politics + Activism

Canada Will Have Election on May 2, Bad News For Bill C-389

For the fourth time in seven years, Canada is going to have a federal election. This one is slated for May 2, mark it on your calendars, Canadians!

Emily March 28, 2011 42 Comments
Society + Culture

Canada Is Extra Our Favorite This Week, Is Into Gay Foreign People

Between Canada working towards welcoming more gay refugees and America working towards deporting fewer of them, we look forward to an unprecedented number of gay people in the western hemisphere. Also: some other stuff about lesbians on the internet!

Rachel March 27, 2011 13 Comments
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