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Politics + Activism

Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill Passes in the CA State Senate

“The bill is one of the government’s many first steps toward defending the mental and physical health of LGBTQ youth. Courts and politicians are starting to become more aware that the mental health of America’s children also means the mental health of LGBTQ teens and children.”

Whitney Pow August 29, 2012 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Unidentified Members of Pussy Riot Flee Russia, Call Foreign Feminists To Action

“Who knows, this could be the start of a whole new thing, a whole new motivating source for a globally connected unapologetic punk feminist art and music scene. A catalyst, no matter what it gets called. Anything is possible, if anything, this band has reminded us of that.”

Gabrielle Korn August 28, 2012 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Petition the White House for Beer

Ali’s Team Pick: Because, Mr. President, you know who else loves politics and home brewed beer? Queer ladies.

A.E. Osworth August 25, 2012 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Log Cabin Republicans Don’t Approve Of Republican Platform, Because It’s Way Anti-Gay

Basically, the Republican party has nailed down social conservatism from 1950, and plans to fuck all of us over. Thanks, guys!

Hansen August 24, 2012 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

On the Dan Savage v. Brian Brown Debate: Can We Please Just Admit That We’re Different?

“The debate between Savage and Brown, at its core, was really just a fight over whether or not gay people can be deemed appropriate or special enough in the eyes of people like Brown to be permitted in the institution of marriage.”

Amy York Rubin August 24, 2012 52 Comments
Politics + Activism

Indonesian LBT Women Exposed to Backlash

CEDAW–the international beacon for women’s rights–does not shine on lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people in Indonesia. This is a painful disappointment, given LBT people’s need for protection from a fundamentalist backlash.

womensenews August 24, 2012 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Charlie Made The Whole Thing Up: How Do You Solve A Problem Like A Lesbian Faking a Hate Crime?

Police have determined that the 33-year-old lesbian who claimed she was attacked in an anti-gay hate crime made the whole thing up.

Riese August 22, 2012 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

Voting: an Autostraddle Guide (a.k.a. VAG)

VAG makes voting in the USA easy peasey lemon squeezy with answers to questions like how to vote absentee and how to register in your State. Get your gay tushies out there in November!

A.E. Osworth August 17, 2012 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

Saudi Arabia’s Working Women Propose Their Own City Because They’re Tired of Waiting

If you can’t beat ’em, move out and show ’em they fucked up. And maybe it will work.

Carmen August 14, 2012 31 Comments
Politics + Activism

Paul Ryan: GOP Darling, Romney’s Running Mate, and Terrifying VP Prospect

Mittsy’s new running mate is “thrilling,” “intellectual,” “a firebrand,” and also a regressionist who wants to take America back to 1932.

Laura August 13, 2012 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

I’m Just Here for the Food: Figuring Out What’s Okay to Eat for the Gays

I’m just here for the food, but apparently everyone else is here for the fight.

Kristen August 9, 2012 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

Threats at Michigan Gay Day Highlight Why the Mitten Isn’t Cuddly for Queers

The state of Michigan isn’t having a banner year as far as treating its gay citizens equally goes.

Rachel August 8, 2012 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

The GOP Just Isn’t Ready For Out Gay Latino Politicians

“The fact that an openly gay candidate can win by such a large margin speaks to the notion that… voters vote based on the character of the person and their values, not their sexual orientation.”

Rachel August 7, 2012 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

House Democrats Urge DHS to Explicitly Recognize LGBT Families Yet Again

One year since the Obama administration announced a verbal policy regarding protection for binational LGBT families, House Democrats say the administration has fallen short on its promises.

Gabrielle Korn August 3, 2012 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Nepal’s Colorful, Musical March to Even Greater LGBT and Gender Equality

Today Nepal’s queer community has fought to end fear, shame, and invisibility — and they made it fun.

Malaika August 3, 2012 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Republicans Continue to Waste Time, Money, Energy, Our Patience on Upholding DOMA

Kevin McCarthy is not going to let DOMA go, no matter how many federal judges tell him to.

Carmen August 3, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Queer Texas Rep. Mary Gonzalez Is Hope and Action and The Coolest Politician Ever

“We never ask young people what they are willing to sacrifice to make the world better and that’s one of the biggest problems in this country.”

gabby July 31, 2012 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election

The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.

Rachel July 30, 2012 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Kirk Cameron Continues to Be Total Anti-Gay Jerk

Kirk Cameron is being a huge jerk again, this time to gay bullied teenagers. I’m so surprised. Can you hear the surprise in my voice?

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Have We Seen the Last of Michele Bachmann?

With several members of her own party calling out Bachmann’s comments about a Clinton aide’s supposed connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, it seems that Bachmann’s political star is finally falling. But is it really?

Rose July 26, 2012 14 Comments
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