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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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?
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?
Anti-Gay Community Very Worried About Lesbian Judge’s Opinion on Gay People
Because remember – bias is when a gay person rules on gay people. When heterosexual people rule on gay people, well, that’s just how shit works here.
LGBT Equality, Activism and Inspiration at the Celebration of Courage Award Ceremony
Last week the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission hosted their annual “Celebration of Courage” Gala and I was there (and accidentally chatted with Judith Butler!).
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Bill C-38 is an Affront to your Feminist Sensibilities
So if Romney wins you’re going to move to Canada? You should probs read this before you pack your Prius.
Wisconsin State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa Is Bisexual And Doesn’t Wanna Hide It Anymore
“It’s part of my life, like being a south sider and the only Hispanic in the Legislature.”
Congress Doesn’t Want You To Get Gay Married on Military Property, Passes Irrational Ban About It
Representative Steve King restates the law, wastes time, and is terrifying. But really, is that news?
Horrifying Attack Against Lesbian In Nebraska Is Horrifying, Appalling, Heartbreaking
“When someone takes the time to handcuff someone with a zip tie and carve derogatory comments or words into somebody else’s body, that’s sheer hate and at this point, this is a hate crime.”
Eddie Griffin Assaults and Humiliates Lesbian; Takes No Responsibility
Griffin air humped an audience member’s face, telling her that all she needs is a good man; and comedy remains a space where bullying is somehow acceptable.