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Politics + Activism

Even FOX News Admits DADT Had To Be Repealed After Gay Soldiers Speak

When FOX News is the one telling you that DADT is a pointless policy, it’s probably true. How did they come to realize this, and why won’t other conservatives do the same?

Rachel December 27, 2010 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Joe Biden Wants To Give Us Gay Marriage For Christmas, Gay People Are Santa

What did you get for Christmas? Was it drunk? Maybe it was James Franco’s grandma. Say it was. We found the thumbnail for this article by googling “lesbian christmas,” so.

Rachel December 26, 2010 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

We’re Just a Bunch of Queers, Standing in Front of America, Asking It To Like Us

A crystal-clear explanation of all the sh*t we’ve done and what’s left to do, with lots of statistics about how much people like/don’t like us. You should read this post and educate yourself. Ever heard of “political gay panic”? It’s important. Also, #itsaprocess.

Ryan Yates December 24, 2010 5 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

BBC3 Renews “Lip Service” Because What’s Not to Love About Lesbians?

Lip Service will return for a second season on the BBC! Frankie says relax y’all.

the team December 23, 2010 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

Research Reveals Same-Sex Marriage Bans Make People Sick and Mean

These very serious important economists studied “The Effects of Same-Sex Marriage Laws on Public Health and Welfare” and the results are very much in our favor.

the team December 23, 2010 7 Comments
Society + Culture

Adults Can Be Anti-Gay Bullies Too, Just Ask This Lesbian High School Student

If you’re a teen lesbian, you might wanna consider getting the f*ck out of East Texas. Two high school softball coaches out a student to her mother, as well as providing her girlfriend’s name and contact information. Don’t worry, though, the school district is still “confident they handled it the right way.”

Rachel December 22, 2010 25 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Riese’s Team Pick: Interview With Haviland Stillwell, P.S. I’m Wearing Her Sweatpants Right Now

Were you aware that out actress/singer/mover/shaker/astronaut Haviland Stillwell has a “honey–dripping Southern accent”? Well, hold on tight, because that’s just the beginning of this coconut we’re crackin’ right open right here. If you live in Georgia you’re REALLY gonna like this, sidenote.

Riese December 22, 2010 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Jane Lynch & Dan Savage Cut the Bullsh*t with Newsweek

Jane Lynch and Dan Savage speak openly about their frustrations with Obama and the state of the gay union, the White House releases an “It Gets Better” video from gay staffers, Ani Difranco: Then and Now, Lindsay Lohan allegedly attacked a Betty Ford staffer, and Gaga Is Coming.

Jess December 21, 2010 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Does The DADT Repeal Actually Mean?

DADT was repealed! Mostly! Now what?

Rachel December 21, 2010 50 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

You Heard it Here Last: Black Swan Lesbian Sex Scene Video w/Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis

The 2-minute moment you’ve been waiting for: Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis attend a very psychedelic clambake.

Riese December 20, 2010 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

Senate Repeals DADT: Holy Sh*t, DADT Repeal? It’s Still a Thing!

Did you think it might turn out to have been not real the next day? GUESS WHAT. IT STILL HAPPENED. Also other stuff! Like Tegan and Sara and a new It Gets Better video and an interview with that cast of Skins and SUBWAY FEMINISM.

Rachel December 19, 2010 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

SENATE REPEALS DONT ASK DONT TELL ALL CAPS

WE WON A THING

Riese December 18, 2010 106 Comments
Society + Culture

Ivan Coyote on ‘Flying While Butch’: Don’t Let “State-Enforced Gender Conformity” Control You

“I managed to convince her that it was the wad of $20s I had from selling books in my front left pocket (I dress left), and she radioed back that the “object had been identified” and let me go, but my hands did not stop shaking for a couple of hours.”

Riese December 17, 2010 21 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Kevin Spacey Makes A Case For Why It’s OK Not To Say You’re Gay

Kevin Spacey refuses to declare his homosexy, John Travolta’s outing is now up for grabs on Joy Behar, Rosie O’Donnell talks about her show on the Oprah Winfrey Network and Glambert is back in our lives.

Jess December 16, 2010 36 Comments
Politics + Activism

BREAKING FOR REAL: House Passes “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal, Now We Must Charm the Senate

suck it, john mccain

the team December 15, 2010 36 Comments
Society + Culture

Riese’s Team Pick: What I’ve Learned

“My second husband committed suicide, and I did suicide jokes. You laugh to get through it. I started thinking about jokes while I was walking uptown on 9/11.”

Riese December 15, 2010 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

DADT Superstar Dan Choi Breaks Down as DADT Repeal Bill Runs Its Final Lap

“My breakdown was a result of a cumulative array of stressors but there is no doubt that the composite betrayals felt on Thursday, by elected leaders and gay organizations as well as many who have exploited my name for their marketing purposes have added to the result. I am certain my experience is not an isolated incident within the gay veteran community.”

Rachel December 15, 2010 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Gay Bullying: How Did We Get Here? An Expert Explains

It’s 2010, and Portia de Rossi just changed her last name to DeGeneres. How is bullying of gay kids in school really still a life-threatening problem? Finally, an actual expert gives you some answers.

Rachel December 14, 2010 11 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Being Trans Is So Hot Right Now, At Least For Celebrities And Models, Kinda

Good news, being trans is cool and hip now and not at all related to outrageously high rates of violence and widespread oppression and marginalization!

Rachel December 13, 2010 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Once More With Voting: We Hold Out Hope for DADT Repeal on Sunday Funday

We haven’t completely given up hope on a DADT repeal this year, and if there’s any grace in the world we’ll be rewarded for that with the new bill being pushed through Congress before the end of the year.

Rachel December 12, 2010 36 Comments
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