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Politics + Activism

Michigan Introduces Anti-Anti-Bullying Bill Named After Gay Teen Suicide Victim

How did an anti-bullying bill become a pro-bullying bill?

Rachel November 7, 2011 36 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Homophobia Post: Sometimes the World Is Terrible For Gays, Lesbians

There was a lot of homophobia this week. This is 20 to 44% of it.

Ryan Yates November 5, 2011 47 Comments
Politics + Activism

Occupy Oakland’s Awesomeness Triumphs Over Fringe Craziness

Occupy Oakland’s achievements were overshadowed in the media by the violence of a splinter group and that’s really not fair because Wednesday was actually really awesome.

Riese November 4, 2011 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

NOM Knows How to Use Photoshop, Uses Its Powers for Evil

The National Organization for Marriage photoshopped 60,000 Obama supporters to look like they’re protesting gay marriage. No, really.

Lizz November 3, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Campaign Focuses on Race in Maryland Fight for Marriage Equality

“Gay and lesbian couples have the same values as everyone else.”

Rachel November 2, 2011 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

One Year Later Family Reflects on Zack Harrington’s Suicide In Norman, Oklahoma

Zack Harrington died one year ago.

Jamie J. Hagen November 2, 2011 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT

“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”

Rachel October 31, 2011 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Shocking Assault of Gay Student Captured on Video: How Do We Stop This?

“I covered myself, I shielded my body, and he just kept hitting me and nobody did anything.”

Rachel October 28, 2011 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Mercer Calls for More Gay Role Models, Is Awesome

Rick Mercer is calling for better adult role models for gay teens.You need to watch this video.

Ryan Yates October 28, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Organization Aims To Pass ENDA, End Anti-Gay Workplace Discrimination For Real

74% of straight people believe that job performance should be the only factor involved in judging job performance. 5% believe that sexual orientation or being trans should be a factor.

Ryan Yates October 28, 2011 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Queer Californians, Please Take This Important Survey!

Annika’s Team Pick: “This groundbreaking, community-based research project will document the inequalities and discrimination faced by LGBTQ people which negatively effect mental wellness.”

annika October 27, 2011 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

For The Sake of the Children: Why America Needs to Realize Gay Families Are Real

“Public discussion about American families often assumes the nation is largely made up of married heterosexual couples raising their biological children. Yet less than a quarter of all U.S. households fall into this category”

Rachel October 26, 2011 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Persephone Takes On “We Are The 53%”

“In other words, that part of the photo is especially ridiculous, too ridiculous to refute. The rest, however, I’m happy to refute – with facts and stuff.”

Laura October 26, 2011 59 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Occupy Tim Horton’s” Protests for Lesbian Couple’s Freedom to Enjoy Coffee, Timbits

“The manager said that our behaviour was inappropriate and that it was a family friendly establishment and it wasn’t acceptable there,” Duckworth said.”

Rachel October 25, 2011 86 Comments
Politics + Activism

And then Judith Butler Showed up at Occupy Wall Street

“If hope is an impossible demand, then we demand the impossible.”

Jamie J. Hagen October 25, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

You Can Put the Uniting American Families Act on Obama’s Desk

If you sign this petition by October 28, it goes to President Barack Obama’s desk. And maybe that means something.

Carmen October 25, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

It’s the “Year of the Woman” In Politics, Unless It’s Actually the Opposite

Will the coming election year usher in more female incumbents than ever before, or watch them all disappear?

Rachel October 22, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Keeping It Real: Authentic Diversification in Occupy Wall Street

“What exactly does ‘success’ mean for OWS? It could mean giving power to conversations and movements that activists, organizers and thinkers have been having for years.”

phoenix October 21, 2011 86 Comments
Politics + Activism

I Went to a NY Times Panel On Same-Sex Marriage And This is What Happened

What I wrote on my ipad while Governor Cuomo, Christine Quinn, James Alesi and Bruce Gyory talked about our equal rights.

Robin October 21, 2011 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gays Flock to NY Conservative Party to Save Senator Mark Grisanti

“If you can’t beat them, join them. And once you’re in, take them over and throw them out.”

Rachel October 20, 2011 6 Comments
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