Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Will Really, Truly, Absolutely, Forever & Ever End In September
What a long, strange, monumentally confusing trip it’s been.
It’s Okay, Some Of The Bachmann’s Best Friends Are Ex-Gay
If you were concerned about the Bachmann’s connections to ex-gay therapy, you can relax now – it’s just that they’re really good friends with someone who is conveniently proof that homosexuality can be cured.
What Young New Yorkers Really Think About Gay Marriage
“We have these television shows in which Brett Michaels has a bus of like these women and one he’s gonna end up marrying, that’s not a sacred institution.”
All the News that’s Fit to Print on New York Marriage Equality
If you want to get married in NYC on the 24th, you’ll have to take a number. Best weekend ever? That and more on this historic moment.
Al Franken Slays Focus on the Family’s “Facts” and Other DOMA Hearing Highlights
Today the Respect for Marriage Act had it’s day in court and it was pretty awesome.
Obama Supports Respect for Marriage Act to Repeal DOMA, Make Gay People Happy
“Obama is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act.”
Artists, Politics and the Gays
What is the role of artists in the fight for queer equality — if they have one?
Court Appeals Injunction Of DADT and The Painted Pony Goes Up and Down
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was over but then a court appeal made it not over anymore, and everyone is asking why but no one is telling.
The Bachmanns Say They Don’t Pray Away the Gay for Pay
The Bachmanns claim their clinic doesn’t practice gay conversion therapy and is completely legitimate, but plenty say otherwise. Do you buy it?
CA Gov Signs LGBT School Textbook Bill, Making California Textbooks Opposite of Texas Textbooks
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a controversial bill today requiring LGBT history inclusion in social studies texts. Which of the US’s two largest textbook markets will influence the entire nation?
The Tragic But Ultimately Inspiring True Story of Gay Homeless Teen Brian Dixon
When homeless gay teens need a place to turn, it seems that real and immediate support is more likely to come from local networks, despite the government’s best intentions.
56% of Republican Voters Want Gay Marriage Issue Dropped & Other Surprising Statistics
The Republican party may have quietly begun the process of waving the white flag on gay marriage.
DoJ Likely to Appeal DADT Injunction, Isn’t That Fun?!
“The Obama administration is “’likely’ to appeal an injunction barring the enforcement of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to the U.S. Supreme Court.”
No Longer Quivering: Women Recovering From “Christian Patriarchy”
Rose’s Team Pick: A blog takes readers inside the far extreme of the Religious Right with testimonies from its survivors.
A Gay Girl’s Guide to the GOP: The 2012 Republican Candidate Cheat Sheet
If you’re experiencing a slow build of paralyzing anxiety over the 2012 Presidential race and need someone to hold your hand and explain the big names and Death Eater alter-egos, this is your lucky day.
Michele Bachmann is the Bellatrix Lestrange of the GOP Presidential Candidates
More than any other presidential candidate, Michele Bachmann really has it out for the gays. Here’s why.
Hollaback! Wants to Help You Help Everyone
Carmen’s Team Pick: Who was around last time you were street harassed? Did anyone say anything?
Why Gay History Could Make History In California
Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.
Appeals Court Suspends Enforcement of DADT, Drinks Are On Dan Choi
“The ruling by the 9th Circuit in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States removes all uncertainty – American servicemembers are no longer under threat of discharge as the repeal implementation process goes forward.”
“Defendants’ Brief in Opposition of Motion to Dismiss” is a Great Summer Read
Riese’s Team Pick: Remember that time the Obama administration wrote a 31-page ruling validating everything gays & lesbians have been through in this country? I do and it was glorious.