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Politics + Activism

What Happened On Wall Street This Weekend

“We are mad as hell that the world is as fucked up as it is by corporations… The few who control wealth have bought off our democratically elected leadership.”

Rachel September 20, 2011 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Last Days of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Are Finally Here

On Tuesday, DADT will be over forever.

Rachel September 18, 2011 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

On Fox News a Fox News Anchor Slams a Fox News Doctor For Anti-Trans Chaz Haterade

“There’s so much hate for gays, and lesbians, and transgender people, the thing is, Doc, you seem to be adding to the hate.”

Riese September 16, 2011 51 Comments
Politics + Activism

It’s Easy To Tell If Kids Are Gay — As Long As You Don’t Care About the Research

You too can write articles on gay youth by utilizing terrible or possibly zero research or evidence!

Rachel September 14, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

This “Lesbian Foster Moms Dress Boy in Girl Clothes” Story is Totally F*cked

Put the coffee on, homos, because “this gross example of child abuse is a wake-up call that everything about the gay movement isn’t acceptable.”

Riese September 14, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina House Passes Gay Marriage Ban to 2012 Ballot

North Carolina voters will most likely vote in May 2012 on a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

Rachel September 12, 2011 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

So, It’s The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11

The headline of The Onion today is: “Remembering 9/11 A Pleasure For Nation Compared To Remembering Past 10 Years.”

Riese September 11, 2011 74 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Iowa GOP Debate Recapped By Someone Without A TV

Who “won” and who was the “incontrovertible loser”???

Rachel September 8, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Protect Marriage May Win The Legal Standing Battle, But Not The Gay Marriage War

They might get to keep “the precious power” of voter initiatives, but we might get marriage.

Rachel September 7, 2011 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gays Find “Repealing CA’s Gay History Mandate” Quite Challenging, Not an Easy A

Forget about the fact that most California public schools can’t even afford new textbooks — let’s make sure that when they do, Harvey Milk isn’t mentioned anywhere.

Riese September 6, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

First Person in Scotland Convicted of “Offence Aggravated by Prejudice” Against Transwoman

A soldier in Scotland has been fined for trans* prejudice. Unfortunately, he is not facing additional fines for being a jerk.

Ryan Yates September 6, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Prop 8 Update: What’s Happening Today In The California Supreme Court

Prop 8 is going to the California Supreme Court today, and our Legal Eagle is here to tell you what it all means.

Jessica September 6, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rabbi Offers Lavender Marriage Service for Orthodox Gays

This isn’t the kind of gay marriage we’ve been fighting for.

Laura September 6, 2011 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Everything You Never Knew About The Modern GOP And Were Afraid To Find Out

“…a disciplined minority of totalitarians can use the instruments of democratic government to undermine democracy itself.”

Rachel September 5, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Fox Sports, Bob Oschack, and USC: Making Fun of Asians Isn’t Funny

An on-campus humor short at USC ends in a racist Fox Sports video. It looks like one person still thinks that Asian people will accents are hilarious. Hello: the ’80s called and wants its stereotypes back.

Whitney Pow September 5, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Research Institute Has New Findings on Generation Gap of Doom for Gay Rights

Opinions on public policy measures concerning gay and lesbian rights face a huge generation gap, according to a new report released by the Public Religion Research Institute.

Ryan Yates September 2, 2011 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trial of Larry King, Murdered 15-Year-Old, Ends With Hung Jury, No Verdict

The jury in the trial of Larry King’s killer has been unable to reach a verdict.

Rachel September 2, 2011 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

Much Ado About Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg says her past work with the ACLU would hold her back if she were up for confirmation in this political climate.

Laura August 31, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Release of Prop 8 Trial Footage Opposed By Whiny Crybabies

Prop 8 defenders argue that releasing the footage puts ban supporters who spoke at the trial in danger, but really we just want to harshly judge their outfits.

Jamie J. Hagen August 30, 2011 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Joe Solmonese Announces He Will Leave HRC In 2012

The HRC announced on Saturday that Joe Solmonese will not renew his contract after March 31, 2012.

Emily August 29, 2011 6 Comments
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