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.
Trial Begins for Teenager Who Killed his 15-Year-Old Gay Classmate
Brandon McInerney faces life in prison after shooting Larry King in 2008. The defense argues that he was provoked by ‘advances’ and too young to deal with it properly.
Lesbian Marine Marries a Man, Lives With Girlfriend, Might Go to Prison For It
The story of how a lesbian Marine and her girlfriend managed to live off base and get married – just not to each other.
Rhode Island Passes Civil Unions and Nobody’s Happy About It
In which supporters and opponents of marriage equality agree on something: This law sucks.
What the Heck is Going On With DOMA? Let Me Explain.
In which a queer political scientist who knows what she’s talking about breaks it all down for you: The Obama administration said they wouldn’t defend DOMA. Now they are actively challenging DOMA. This is good news.
And On the Sixth Day, Obama Made News on Same-Sex Marriage
“This brief represents the concrete manifestation of a complete paradigm shift in the federal government’s position on anti-gay discrimination and the constitutional rights of married same-sex couples.”
Everything You Need to Know About the GOP’s War on Women’s Rights, Reproductive Health
Republicans in various states stepping up the war on women and this matters to you, too. Behold my extensive effort to break it all down for you.
Getting Back On The Horse In Maine: Gay Marriage On The Ballot For 2012
The defeat of marriage equality in Maine in 2009 was crushing. Will things be different in 2012?
At Sweden’s Gender-Neutral Preschool, There’s No Boys or Girls, Only “Friends”
No “him” or “her” at the Egalia school in Stockholm.