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GLAAD Plotting To Hold Maggie Gallagher, Tony Perkins, Other Bigots Accountable

“…these voices are comparing LGBT people to Nazi Germany, predicting that equal treatment of LGBT people will lead to the total collapse of society, and even making accusations of satanic influence.”

Rachel March 15, 2012 7 Comments
Society + Culture

“All the Cool Girls are Lesbians” Shirt Banned by Uncool Non-Lesbians

It’s always nice when rules are so vulnerable to personal bias that almost anything can be subject to censorship!

Brittani March 13, 2012 46 Comments
Society + Culture

Young Women Leading the Way in Linguistic Change

Insert obligatory cunning linguist joke here.

Laura March 12, 2012 33 Comments
Society + Culture

The Power of Introverts!

Riese’s Team Pick: An introvert on a stage breaks it all down for you.

Riese March 12, 2012 97 Comments
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Sunday Funday Knew One Million Moms Had Nothing On Our Girl Ellen

Also, this Opossum is snowboarding.

Carmen March 11, 2012 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Barry Obama’s Transgender Nanny Tells Her Story, Breaks Your Heart

The AP tracked down Barack Obama’s former nanny and found her living in the slums of Jakarta where she presents as male to avoid being killed, abused or beaten.

Riese March 5, 2012 11 Comments
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They Like Us, They Really Like Us: Future Looks Better Than Ever For Gay Marriage

Maybe we’ve finally reached the point where there’s no turning back on the road towards marriage equality.

Rachel March 5, 2012 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Will Have Its Pie, Eat It Too, Probably With Obama

Lesbians are “bloody brilliant” and we’re going to go back in time with Lindsay Lohan.

Carmen March 4, 2012 24 Comments
Society + Culture

Documentary on Bullying Inappropriate for High School Bullying Victims, Because of the Bullying

“Because it’s rated R, the kids that are being bullied — and the bullies also — can’t see this movie,”

Rachel March 2, 2012 20 Comments
Society + Culture

India’s Queer Literature Persists Despite Political Controversy Over Gays

Laura’s Team Pick: During a challenge of 2009’s decriminalization of homosexuality, journalist Nilanjana S. Roy looks at queer Indians throughout literary history.

Laura March 1, 2012 14 Comments
Society + Culture

“Interview with My Bully” Sticks Up For Your Inner Child

Whitney’s Team Pick: Ever wish you could sit down and talk to the girl who called you names, pulled your hair, or called you fat?

Whitney Pow March 1, 2012 19 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Living in the Gay Past, Present, Future and Watching Videos

We’re also going to talk more about Ellen and a super badass gay judge, and maybe a baby fox.

Carmen February 26, 2012 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Au Revoir à Mademoiselle

The French government is finally getting rid of its “Miss”.

Laura February 24, 2012 46 Comments
Society + Culture

Villanova Redacts Gay Performer’s Invite ‘Cause He’s Gay and They’re Catholic

“This is not my first time at the dance… It’s clearly homophobia and panic.”

Rachel February 22, 2012 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Another Sunday Funday, Another Opportunity to Talk About Gay Marriage

All the news that’s fit to print for happy people this week is about gay marriage.

Carmen February 19, 2012 6 Comments
Society + Culture

Young People Have Good Spirits, Bleak Future, Studies Show

We may have a lot to worry about, but we’re not that freaked out.

Carmen February 14, 2012 21 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Wants to Dance With Somebody to Celebrate Gay Rights

It’s a good week when you have 200 cops, Margaret Cho, Hillary Clinton, and a crown prince of India on your side.

Carmen February 12, 2012 16 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Watching the Puppy Bowl

Puppies, Ellen, puppies, feminism, PUPPY BOWL VIII.

Carmen February 5, 2012 8 Comments
Society + Culture

We Don’t Need No Education (That Doesn’t Recognize Queer Identities)

“You learn, through how you live your body in the world, how power operates and how institutions reproduce oppressive forms of normativity.”

Rachel January 31, 2012 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Who Wants Us To Get Gay Married Today?

71% of college freshman think it’s okay for us to get married, some lady marries a building, Newt Gingrich is a douchebag, these two Annas have a cute wedding video and so much more!

Bren January 30, 2012 55 Comments
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