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Politics + Activism

Mayors, Microsoft, Allies for Gay Marriage Carry the Day

Gay marriage is inching closer to a legal reality in America thanks to mayors, and in Washington thanks to Microsoft.

Rachel January 20, 2012 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lesbian Truck-Driver Tweets for Sweden, Makes Sweden Sound Eminently Visitable

“I’m just your average lesbian truck-driver.”

Jamie J. Hagen January 19, 2012 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

Santorum Won’t Be the GOP Nominee, But Still Won’t Stop Talking About Gay People

Rick Santorum is an idiot but it’s probably a bad idea to pretend he doesn’t exist.

Rachel January 18, 2012 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Campaign Trail Guide for the Rest Of Us

I don’t understand the campaign trail really at all, but maybe reading many many articles about it will help, or at least be really interesting!

Rachel January 17, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Recommended Guidelines Could Make Sex Ed Not Completely Terrible

There’s a new set of recommended guidelines for sex education, and in a perfect world, they would actually be put into practice.

Rachel January 16, 2012 30 Comments
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
Politics + Activism

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
Politics + Activism

“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
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