In 2011, We Won Some Things: 10 Triumphant Moments In LGBT Rights
So many things happened this year that weren’t terrible!
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.
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?
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.”
“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.
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.”
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?
Mississippi Mayor Greg Davis Is In Big Trouble And Also Gay, Surprise!
Mayor Greg Davis of Southaven is gay, and also stole $170,000.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Kim Jong-il is Dead
Kim Jong-il was 69 and “fatigued.” His “effeminate” middle son will not be the next leader, obviously.
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.
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.
Don’t Mess With a Lesbian Mom in Distress
The Mayor of Troy is brilliantly called out for her homophobia and the IRS is making life harder for some lesbian couples. Also some lesbian mom stuff is happening in Australia.
NOM and Their Secret Donors Can’t Handle Money, the Truth
NOM’s 2010 tax forms reveal that they’re not quite the grassroots organization they claim to be.
Iowa Is Not Ashamed to Admit That Rick Perry is a Homophobe, Heckle Him Away
Rick Perry is heckled into silence in Iowa — but what did he expect after that offensive “Strong” ad? (And some “Strong” parody videos to make things less depressing.)
Did You Hear The One About The Anti-Gay Politician Secretly Donating Sperm to Lesbian Couples?
Bill Johnson is a Republican politician from Alabama who campaigned on a platform against gay rights. He’s also been secretly donating sperm to lesbians. He has a “human need,” you see.
Mitt Romney Fought With A Gay Veteran, Gay Veteran Won
Mitt Romney gets asked by a Vietnam vet whether or not he supports equal rights for him and his spouse, and he does not have a satisfactory answer.