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Politics + Activism

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.

Laura December 14, 2011 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.)

Whitney Pow December 13, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Lizz December 13, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel December 13, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Why Conservatives Hate Gays, Love the Slippery Slope

Is the Senate really trying to “legalize bestiality,” or are Republicans just alarmingly obsessed with talking about it?

Rachel December 12, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Perry Gets Sunday Schooled by Christian Teen Sisters

Gabby’s Team Pick: Even Christians don’t like Rick Perry’s dumbass commercial.

gabby December 12, 2011 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama and Hillary Officially Care About Global Gay Rights, a.k.a. “Human Rights”

The Obama administration’s decision to take treatment of gays and lesbians into account when making foreign aid decisions is actually really historic, and here’s why.

Rachel December 9, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Newt Gingrich’s Lesbian Half-Sister Is Delightful on Rachel Maddow

Candace Gingrich-Jones on Rachel Maddow = Pure Bliss.

Jamie J. Hagen December 9, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Judge Walker Still Gay, Still Totally Competent To Rule on Prop 8

In case you were worried we hadn’t spent enough time discussing Judge Walker’s gayness.

Rachel December 9, 2011 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Perry’s Totally, Completely Offensive Campaign Ad is Totally, Completely Offensive

Rick Perry just put out a new campaign ad where he’s totally bummed out that “gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can’t… pray in school.” Oh, also his chief pollster is gay!

Lizz December 8, 2011 79 Comments
Politics + Activism

Occupy DC Preserves Message, Not Unions

Solidarity forever, or something like that.

phoenix December 8, 2011 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Roundup Post: Michigan Edition

All the gay news that’s fit to print w/r/t the state of Michigan today.

Rachel December 6, 2011 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

More on Nigeria’s Terrible, Horrible Anti-Gay Anti-Human Rights Bill

“…under the proposed legislation, even writing journalistic pieces such as this would be illegal.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 6, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Listling Without Commentary: Excerpts From Past News Coverage of Herman Cain’s Campaign

“Cain later told Fox News that abortion should not be legal, but the family can make the decision to break the law.”

Carmen December 6, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Iowa Teens Challenge Michele Bachmann on Gay Equality, Hijinks Ensue

In which three brave teenagers ask Michele Bachmann what exactly she plans on doing for gay people if she becomes President.

Rachel December 2, 2011 80 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Ontario Anti-Bullying Bill for Gay Teens Might Actually Fix Things

Students in Ontario public schools, including Catholic schools, will soon be allowed to establish gay-straight alliances. They just might not be able to call them that.

Ryan Yates December 2, 2011 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Lawsuit Opposing New York Marriage Equality Will Be Allowed To Proceed

“It is ironic that much of the state’s brief passionately spews sanctimonious verbiage on the separation of powers in the governmental branches, and clear arm-twisting by the Executive on the Legislative permeates this entire process.”

Rachel November 30, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Ohio Judge Doesn’t Believe in Gay Marriage, Gay Domestic Violence

Ohio judge Paul Spurgeon ruled that because same-sex couples aren’t legally married, they aren’t entitled to protection from domestic violence.

Jamie J. Hagen November 30, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Russia’s “Gay Propaganda” Law Recognized As Disgraceful By Everyone Except Russia

Russia’s “gay propaganda” law might make anything that “promotes” homosexuality illegal.

Rachel November 29, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

In Some States, Being Gay Still Not Quite Not Illegal

Laws that criminalize homosexuality were declared unconstitutional in 2003, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still exist.

Rachel November 28, 2011 11 Comments
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