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Politics + Activism

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.”

Riese July 6, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

“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.

Riese July 6, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Laura July 5, 2011 79 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel July 5, 2011 38 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rose July 5, 2011 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Grace July 4, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.”

Riese July 2, 2011 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Carmen July 2, 2011 38 Comments
Politics + Activism

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?

Rachel July 1, 2011 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

At Sweden’s Gender-Neutral Preschool, There’s No Boys or Girls, Only “Friends”

No “him” or “her” at the Egalia school in Stockholm.

annika June 30, 2011 65 Comments
Politics + Activism

Same-Sex Marriage Is Taking the Northeast By Storm

The Catholic Bishop in Brooklyn is talking crazy about it, New Jerseyans are suing for it, Rhode Island will take civil unions instead of it (for now), Obama won’t “make news on it” and a city clerk upstate refuses to do her job and sign certificates of it.

Riese June 29, 2011 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

DADT Still Not Repealed, Gay Soldiers Still Being Discharged, Are Unsafe

While DADT lingers on the verge of repeal, soldiers are still being discharged for being gay.

Rachel June 29, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

NY Same-Sex Marriage Inspires Surprising and Unsurprising Reactions from Important Leaders

Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Michele Bachmann, Maggie Gallagher, the Jewish Orthodox Union, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Ruben Diaz

Riese June 28, 2011 66 Comments
Politics + Activism

18 Murders in 18 Months: Puerto Rico’s LGBTTs Face New Threats, Old Politics

A slew of violent murders has left Puerto Rico’s gay community fearful and wondering what to do next.

gabby June 28, 2011 46 Comments
Politics + Activism

VIDEO: NYC Lesbians Celebrate Marriage Equality!

Autostraddle hits the streets on Friday night to talk to THE PEOPLE about marriage equality. Includes a lot of hopping and jumping and screaming and total cuteness.

Robin June 27, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

NYPD Celebrates Gay Pride by Raiding a Gay Bar Minutes After Gay Marriage Victory

“In typical NYPD fashion, the N.Y.P.D. demonstrated its disrespect for the gay community by raiding the Eagle mere moments after the passage of most important piece of gay rights legislation in history.”

Riese June 27, 2011 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

New York City Gay Marriage Party Post

Feelings from New Yorkers, photos, tweets from famous people and not-so-famous people. An epic post of epic New York same-sex marriage emotions!

the team June 25, 2011 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Photographs: New York City The Night We Won Same-Sex Marriage

Robin Roemer shoots the West Village celebrating same-sex marriage passing on the first night of NYC Pride Weekend.

Robin June 25, 2011 71 Comments
Politics + Activism

Same-Sex Marriage Passes in New York, 33-29! We Won a Thing!

After weeks of waiting and waiting and waiting — GAY MARRIAGE HAS BEEN LEGALIZED IN NEW YORK!

Riese June 24, 2011 194 Comments
Politics + Activism

How to Queer Mainstream Media and Progressively Start a Revolution Online

We’re online, we’re in the streets, we’re everywhere. And, goddammit, we’re on our way.

phoenix June 24, 2011 13 Comments
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