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Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Religious Group in Iowa Uses Federal Funds to be Total Assholes

A story about how your tax dollars were used to pay the salary of people taking fighting against the rights of gay families for religious reasons, and there seem to be no consequences for it.

Rachel August 29, 2011 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

GOProud, Republicans Still Freezing Out Karger In “Uniquely Anti-Gay GOP Field”

Fred Karger, the man who would be a gay Republican president, has been denied participation in the upcoming California Republican Convention.

Ryan Yates August 25, 2011 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lisa Diamond Calls Out Boehner’s DOMA Team For Fucking With Her Shit

“Hence they have completely misinterpreted my research.”

Riese August 24, 2011 38 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lawrence King Murder Trial: Defense Blames 15-Year Old Victim and His Deviant Mascara

Yesterday Brandon McInerney’s defense team rested their case in the murder trial of 15-year-old Larry King and according to them, it was King that was the bully, not McInerney.

Rachel August 23, 2011 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Focus on the Family Thinks Companies are Under Pressure to Be Pro-Gay

And why’s that such a bad thing?

Laura August 23, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Light Has Gone Out: Champion of Social Democracy Jack Layton is Dead

“Jack Layton was a hero. The thing about heroes though, is that they never really die. “

Emily August 23, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Binational Lesbian Couple’s Deportation Halted; Immigration Law Is “Fluid,” Confusing

Two same-sex binational couples can breathe a sigh of relief about deportation, but it’s not necessarily because new immigration guidelines are working.

Rachel August 22, 2011 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich Blame Gays for the Economic Crisis

Plus Dan Savage’s inevitable response.

Rose August 22, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Talking About Gay People: Christine O’Donnell and Michele Bachmann Don’t Wanna Do It

I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere. I do not like man-on-man. I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Rachel August 18, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

I Bet You Were Wondering What’s New With DADT

The reader’s digest version: People in charge: “Hunky dory,” Gay lady: “Swimmingly,” Gay guy: “Ehh, pretty good,” Republicans: “Danger Will Robinson!,” Gay soldiers’ organizations: “Please sir, I want some more.”

Laura August 16, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Students Still Face Web Filtering And “Neutrality” In School

It’s still tough to be a queer high school student, especially in these districts in Missouri and Minnesota.

Rachel August 16, 2011 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michele Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll, Ron Paul Places Second – Should We Panic?

Probably not — Bachmann and Paul’s Ames straw poll victory isn’t the end of the world or the race.

Rose August 16, 2011 91 Comments
Politics + Activism

Coptic Church Defends Students’ Rights to be Homophobic

“We don’t discriminate, we just don’t believe in homosexuality.”

Laura August 13, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Fox News’ GOP Debate Won’t Let Out Gay Candidate Fred Karger In

Why isn’t Fred Karger invited to the debate in Ames, Iowa tomorrow, despite meeting the entry requirements? What can we do to change this obnoxious state of affairs?

Rachel August 10, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lesbian Juror Wants You to Be Protected from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

One lesbian’s argument that she shouldn’t (possibly) have been dismissed from jury duty for being gay could change legislation around discrimination for gays.

Jamie J. Hagen August 10, 2011 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Being A Gay “Good Example” in Australia

All sorts of things are being done and said about gay and trans people in Australia; here are some of them.

Rachel August 10, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Panic On The Streets of Everywhere: UK Riots OPEN THREAD

A place for friends to talk about the riots happening across the UK and some heartwarming actions you should know about.

Lindsay Eanet August 9, 2011 113 Comments
Politics + Activism

Prague LGBT Pride’s Festival of Tolerance not Tolerated

Czech President Klaus (no relation to Santa) rains on everybody’s parade.

Laura August 9, 2011 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michele Bachmann Visits Anti-Gay Church Service, Covers Newsweek, Remains Popular

In addition to Bachmann’s New Yorker story and controversial Newsweek cover, she’s in the news today for visiting a homo-hating church which aired this CRAZY EX-GAY VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE.

Riese August 9, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Apparently It’s OK to Attack Gays if You Go to Church, Do Charity Work

A recent decision in an anti-gay hate crime case in Windsor, Ontario has experts calling for harsher sentences. It’s about time.

Ryan Yates August 8, 2011 18 Comments
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