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Politics + Activism

Republicans Try to “Stomp a Mudhole” in Trans* Rights

Why are transphobic politicians so concerned about where I pee?

annika January 16, 2012 63 Comments
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Troy, MI Mayor Suggests Gays Should Be Cured, Manages to Look Like Even More of a Jerk

Michigan mayor’s attempt to get friendly with the gays by attending a Troy High GSA meeting proves insincere.

Rose January 16, 2012 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Young Homeless Lesbian Included On List of 100 Most Powerless New Yorkers

Enough of these lists ranking the most successful — wouldn’t it help more to pay attention to who’s the least powerful?

Jamie J. Hagen January 14, 2012 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Marriage Equality Roundup: New Hampshire and New Jersey Edition

This will be an important few months for marriage equality, especially in New Hampshire and New Jersey.

Rachel January 13, 2012 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

19-Year-Old Gay Trevor Project Volunteer Eric James Borges Kills Himself

Eric James Borges was 19 years old and he was gay and he worked at The Trevor Project and now he’s dead.

Riese January 13, 2012 57 Comments
Politics + Activism

Surprise! Your Canadian Gay Marriage Doesn’t Count

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that the 5,000 same-sex couples from abroad who have been married in Canada aren’t legally married after all. Surprise!

Ryan Yates January 12, 2012 59 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Prez Candidate “Vermin Love Supreme” Promises Free Ponies, Dental Care

Presidential candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme wears a rubber boot on his head. And if he gets elected, all Americans get free ponies. What’s not to like?

Whitney Pow January 11, 2012 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Jersey Democrats Have High Hopes for Second Try on Gay Marriage

New Jersey Democrats are hoping that 2011 is the year their state sees marriage equality.

Rachel January 9, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Jamaican Prime Minister Makes Landmark Statement for Gay Rights

With a new prime minister who supports gay rights, maybe Jamaica will finally see equality.

Jamie J. Hagen January 9, 2012 8 Comments
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“Weekly Standard” is Kinda Sorta But Not Really Sorry About Homophobic Ad

The Weekly Standard sent out a ranty, uninformed tirade in support of homophobia, and then apologized for it. NOT.

Ryan Yates January 9, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michigan’s Anti-Gay Law That Hurts Domestic Partners Meets an ACLU Lawsuit

Michigan has passed a law denying domestic partners of public employees any benefits, but the ACLU isn’t happy about it.

Rachel January 7, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Santorum Gets Booed in New Hampshire For Opposing Gays, Medical Marijuana, Happiness

Some voters in New Hampshire aren’t so into Rick Santorum’s “one man one woman” marriage idea.

Rachel January 6, 2012 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Fred Karger is On a Mission To Harness The GOP’s Gay Voters

Gay Jewish GOP candidate Fred Karger is hoping to be the Republican primary protest vote a la Ralph Nader. We just have to hope this ends up going our way.

Lizz January 6, 2012 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anthony Makk Won’t Be Deported, Can Stay In US to Care For His Husband

Anthony Makk can stay with his husband Bradford Wells in the US, at least for two more years.

Rachel January 5, 2012 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Two Lesbian Moms Awarded Parental Rights, Almost As If Both Are Actually Parents

Two moms in Florida were awarded equal parenting rights, which is sadly actually a landmark occasion.

Rachel January 4, 2012 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Santorum Almost Wins Iowa Caucus, But Actually Romney Does

As close as it was, and it was very close, Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus.

Rachel January 4, 2012 46 Comments
Politics + Activism

2011 As the Year of the Queer: Gay Marriage Edition

Welcome to the mainstream, for better or worse.

Jamie J. Hagen January 2, 2012 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

Arizona Judge Rules Mexican-American Studies Illegal, Is Horrible and Wrong

I can’t believe this is real and I’m not actually trapped in a George Orwell book.

Whitney Pow December 31, 2011 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

Pro-Gay Vote Might Be Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2012 Election

The Republicans have already decided that they don’t need the gays for the 2012 election, but Obama may feel differently.

Rachel December 30, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

In 2011, We Won Some Things: 10 Triumphant Moments In LGBT Rights

So many things happened this year that weren’t terrible!

the team December 29, 2011 20 Comments
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