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Politics + Activism

Chris Christie and His Nonsensical Anti-Gay Arguments Are An Embarrassment to New Jersey

It has become increasingly difficult to defend my home state with our governor saying dumb things left and right, like his brief on marriage equality. Are you ready for a headdesk the size of a Jersey hairdo?

A.E. Osworth August 6, 2013 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Trans Anti-Discrimination Work in Malaysia

Reactionary conservatism stands in the way of the Southeast Asian nation’s first state-based transgender welfare committee, but change could still happen with its first out trans political appointee.

Fikri August 1, 2013 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Week In Small Post-DOMA Victories: Judge Rules that Lesbian Widow Should Receive Spouse’s Benefits

A Philadelphia judge rules that the same-sex widow of a lawyer, is entitled to her benefits plan after a legal battle with her spouse’s family.

Jamie July 30, 2013 1 Comment
Politics + Activism

Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis

Every state needs a Wendy Davis. Every person has a story.

Carmen July 30, 2013 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Pope Francis Doesn’t Approve of Gay Marriage or Adoption, But Says “We Shouldn’t Marginalize People For This”

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis remarked in Italian. “We shouldn’t marginalize people for this. They must be integrated into society.”

Laura Mandanas July 29, 2013 27 Comments
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UK’s Plan to Block Porn and “Adult Subjects” Doesn’t Bode Well for Gay and Sex Ed Resources

Flawed attempts to make the internet a safe space could be compromising actual safe spaces with an indiscriminate default-on porn filter.

Fikri July 27, 2013 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Undocumented & Queer: How Lulú Martinez is Melting Borders

“A phrase that often arises in this movement is “ni de aqui, ni de alla,” (neither from here nor there), and it speaks to the ability we seek as queer immigrants to define home as we choose, whether in a geographic sense, within our communities, or a gendered sense, within our bodies.”

Kemi July 25, 2013 11 Comments
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Dutch Filmmakers Face the First Backlash Against Foreigners from Russia’s Anti-Gay Law

Homophobic legislation escalates and expands in Russia, despite the international attention for the 2014 Olympic Games. Four Dutch immigrants were recently arrested for filming a LGBT themed documentary.

Jamie July 24, 2013 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

What’s Really Going On With Gay Tags and Tumblr Censorship — And Why You Should Care

Tumblr’s quest to track adult content is taking down some innocent bystanders. Queer bloggers are calling BS — and rightfully so.

Kaitlyn July 24, 2013 23 Comments
Politics + Activism

At Last, Obama Gives America Some Real Talk On Racism

On what Obama said (and didn’t say) this morning when he surprised everybody with a speech expanding on his thoughts about the Trayvon Martin ruling.

Riese July 19, 2013 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. “

Cara July 19, 2013 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Just Lost: Texas Women Are Down but Not Out

“HB2 outlaws abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, shuts down all but five abortion clinics in the state and tightens guidelines when it comes to abortion drugs. It’s a law that undoubtedly affects so many in the state: low-income, working class, people of color.”

Yvonne July 18, 2013 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage Victory in the UK: We Win Yet Another Thing!

The Queen makes it official by signing off on gay marriage in England!

Kristen July 17, 2013 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Marching Toward Tomorrow with Trayvon on Our Minds

“We know something now that we didn’t always know before: we are not alone.”

phoenix July 16, 2013 23 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trayvon Deserves Justice: 35 LGBT Rights Organizations Issue Open Letter In Solidarity

“Every person, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, must be able to walk the streets without fear for their safety.”

Riese July 15, 2013 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Talking About Trayvon

Some things we read and saw on the internet on #trayvon and race in America.

Riese July 15, 2013 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

Today in “Post-Racial” America: Zimmerman Found Not Guilty Of Killing Trayvon Martin, What The Hell

A jury found George Zimmerman guilty of absolutely nothing in the murder of Trayvon Martin.

Rachel July 14, 2013 48 Comments
Politics + Activism

In The Midst of Protests, Will Brazil Finally Outlaw LGBT Discrimination?

After months of political turmoil and public unrest — and in the face of a growing Evangelical lobby and extremely distressing hate crime statistics — it may finally be the Anti-Homophobia Bill’s time to shine.

Cara July 12, 2013 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Gay Marriage Butterfly Effect Begins: SCOTUS Decisions Ignite Other Cases

The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and to return the Prop 8 case to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals are already starting to ripple through other marriage-related cases, making them easier to win or even just easier to exist.

A.E. Osworth July 9, 2013 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Check Out the First Binational Lesbian Couple In America To Be Granted Green Card Approval

A lesbian couple from Boulder, Colorado has been approved for the first green card granted to a same-sex spouses.

Hansen July 5, 2013 18 Comments
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