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Politics + Activism

NOM Thinks Anti-Gay Views Are, Like, So Fetch Right Now

With 75 Republicans signing on for gay marriage, how on earth will NOM stay relevant?

Kristen February 26, 2013 20 Comments
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Politics + Activism

The Chelsea Clinton Gay Marriage Ad NBC Tried To Take Away From You Now Available to Keep In Your Heart

Carmen’s Team Pick: If you love marriage equality or Chelsea Clinton’s face, you’ll probably love this video and hate NBC for taking it away from you.

Carmen February 23, 2013 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Gallup Poll Answers the Question “How Gay Is Your State?”

Gallup found out for you! Hint: not very.

Cara February 21, 2013 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Don’t Let London Rain on Your Pride Parade or Potential Lack Thereof

The prospects for London Pride 2013 look bleak, but hopefully communities can change that.

Kristen February 20, 2013 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Mexican Supreme Court Invokes U.S. Civil Rights Legislation In Marriage Equality Ruling

Marriage equality is slowly but steadily making its way throughout Mexico, this time thanks to a little help from our own Loving v. Virginia and Brown v. Board of Education.

Laura February 20, 2013 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Illinois State Senate Gives Gay Couples Best-Ever Valentine’s Day Present

On Thursday, Valentine’s Day, the Illinois State Senate approved a bill which would legalize same-sex marriage!

Rachel February 16, 2013 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

Break Out the Champagne! Marriage Equality is Coming to France

As France gets closer to giving the nod to queer families, many French officials jump over their own prejudices to meet in the middle.

Kristen February 14, 2013 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

State of the Union Recap: Here’s What Hope & Change Look Like in Obama’s Second Term

Didn’t watch the State of the Union? That’s okay, we did.

Rachel February 13, 2013 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Why “Girls Love Dolls, Boys Love Cars” Arguments Are (Even) More Harmful Than You Think

“Venker’s argument would make more sense if we lived in a world where men and women weren’t socialized differently — a place where little boys and little girls were treated the same.”

Butch Wonders February 13, 2013 37 Comments
Politics + Activism

Say Thank You To A Badass Internet Feminist Today

Happy #TellAFeministThankYou day! Who are you thanking? Who am I thanking? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Carmen February 12, 2013 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Does The Pope’s Resignation Mean For Us?

With the opportunity for change on the horizon, we look at Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy and how we can benefit from learning about what we don’t believe.

Laura February 12, 2013 78 Comments
Politics + Activism

Was This Michigan Teacher Fired For Promoting Gay Rights?

Brook Johnson, an openly gay teacher claims her suburban Lansing school fired her for a diversity club that promoted LGBT equality.

Rose February 9, 2013 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

We Won A Thing: UK House of Commons Votes to Legalise Gay Marriage

The UK is now one step closer to legalising gay marriage!

Sawyer February 5, 2013 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

After Yet Another Trans* Woman’s Murder, Change Is Coming for Hate Crime Sentencing in DC

Last year Deoni Jones was stabbed to death at a bus stop. This year, at her vigil, her family asked some tough questions about why the murder was not prosecuted as a hate crime. Mayor Vincent Gray responded to those questions.

A.E. Osworth February 5, 2013 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Marrying Well” Might Be Important For British Men, Is Not Necessarily Evidence of Feminism

“When asked whether their daughters thought their financial future was dependent on having a husband, only 31.9 per cent agreed. By contrast 37.7 per cent of those with sons thought having a wife would make them financially secure.”

A.E. Osworth January 31, 2013 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

We’ll Probably Win A Thing: Colorado’s Civil Unions Bill Looks Promising

Colorado’s probably going to have civil unions soon! Totally counting these chickens before they hatch; feel ok about it.

Hansen January 31, 2013 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Groups Going Broke For Breaking Our Hearts

With groups that oppose gay marriage finding it hard to find money to do so, the tide may be more decisively turning in gay rights’ favor.

Rose January 31, 2013 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Wants Same-Sex Immigration Reform, Congress Prefers to Just Argue About It Forever

A Canadian’s take on how backwards the struggle to get immigration reform for same-sex couples has turned out to be.

Malaika January 30, 2013 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Paul Clement’s New Pro-DOMA Argument Is The Last Thing You’d Expect

Paul Clement is branching out and trying new things in his campaign to make sure DOMA outlasts the heat death of the universe.

Rachel January 29, 2013 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

From England to New England: This is a Gay Marriage Round-Up Post

Marriage equality bills make progress from the UK House of Commons to the Rhode Island state legislature.

Rose January 27, 2013 47 Comments
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