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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
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Bigots Have Big Plans for 2012, Like Repealing Gay Marriage in NH

In which voting for anti-gay politicians is followed by voting for anti-gay laws.

Laura December 28, 2011 23 Comments
Politics + Activism

America Now More Pro-Equality, But Not More Pro-Choice: Figuring Out What Gays Did Right In 2011

There were huge strides for the queer community this year, while we lost ground for reproductive rights. What made the difference, and how can we make more progress on both fronts in 2012?

Rachel December 27, 2011 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Russia’s Gay Revolution, As Seen by An American Abroad

“Friends at home are asking me what’s going on with all the protests… I never know what to say.”

Rachel R December 27, 2011 19 Comments
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“Some Girls Like Superheroes”: Riley Knows What’s Up About Gender and Marketing

It’s the day after Christmas and last night your family said weird things to you and maybe even made you super sad / frustrated / confused. You deserve this.

Carmen December 26, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gays Apologize For Destroying Minnesota GOP Senate Majority Leader’s Marriage

“On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community’s successful efforts to threaten your traditional marriage.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 23, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Perry Finds Hating On Gays Doesn’t Work As Only Campaign Strategy

Rick Perry can’t stop talking about how much he hates the gays, and Newt Gingrich can. How’s that working out for them?

Rachel December 22, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Mississippi Mayor Greg Davis Is In Big Trouble And Also Gay, Surprise!

Mayor Greg Davis of Southaven is gay, and also stole $170,000.

Rachel December 21, 2011 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Occupy Atlanta Saves Lesbian Vet’s Home, Accomplishes Tangible Change

Occupy Atlanta successfully helped a lesbian couple, one of whom is an Iraq War veteran, keep their home.

Ryan Yates December 21, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About

Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.

Carmen December 21, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

United Nations Issues First Report On LGBT Human Rights, Says We Should Probably Have Some

“All people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, are entitled to enjoy the protections provided for by international human rights law.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 20, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Bradley Manning’s Lawyers Argue That Being Gay Under DADT Was A Factor in WikiLeaks Involvement

Bradley Manning is being tried for leaking files to WikiLeaks after 19 months of imprisonment, and the military is arguing that his being gay is “irrelevant.”

Rachel December 19, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Kim Jong-il is Dead

Kim Jong-il was 69 and “fatigued.” His “effeminate” middle son will not be the next leader, obviously.

Riese December 18, 2011 103 Comments
Politics + Activism

Outing Gay Utah Teen Did Not Solve Gay Bullying, School Finds

Add “outing your students” to the list of gay bullying solutions that don’t work.

Rachel December 16, 2011 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Prop 8’s Legal Team Really Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Rachel’s Team Pick: There is just nothing not funny coming out of Charles Coopers’ mouth.

Rachel December 15, 2011 18 Comments
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