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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
Politics + Activism

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.

Carmen July 26, 2012 31 Comments
Politics + Activism

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!).

Jamie J. Hagen July 25, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Malaika July 25, 2012 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.”

Carmen July 25, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

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?

A.E. Osworth July 24, 2012 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.”

fonseca July 24, 2012 56 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Gabrielle Korn July 24, 2012 47 Comments
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