The good news is that tomorrow is a new day, and that maybe one day we’ll finally have marriage equality.

Because we said so. Let’s just take a few minutes to talk about Rick Mercer, Canada’s smartlarious teevee sensation.

“Saratoga lacks the frenzied bustle of a big city, but it’s somehow both lively and laid-back at the same time. It is the epitome of the quintessential northeastern town: easy-going, liberal and gay-friendly.”

“Butches & Femmes paved the way for tons of fantastic lesbians, radical queers, revolutionary feminists, and really awful (and awesome) hairstyles that came after them.”

In 2006, then-governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney opposed the publication of an anti-bullying guide because it included the words “bisexual” and “transgender.” What a nice guy!

Jess chats with the couple about camp, the reality TV experience, the upcoming election, finding an anonymous sperm donor, Smash, Oprah, their Real L Word comrades and — in an Autostraddle exclusive — the sex of their baby, due in October!

Jay-Z thinks Obama’s decision to support gay marriage is “the right thing to do.” What a man.

Now that marriage equality has passed in New York state, one organization is turning its attention towards gender identity protection in the workplace.

“Carolina girls are the best in the world.”

A federal appeals court in Boston is considering whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex married couples equal rights under the law.

There were huge strides for the queer community this year, while we lost ground for reproductive rights. What made the difference, and how can we make more progress on both fronts in 2012?

Evan Rachel Wood will be a blood-sucking lesbian, maybe. Ted Kennedy sponsored a number of LGBT and human rights bills. Tori Amos has feelings about Lady Gaga.

“Whatever it was, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans had had enough.”

Let’s say “take me to the playboy mansion” ten times fast and then wiggle our butts around, it’ll be fun!

Let’s cuddle and enjoy lesbian books, community building on behalf of gays everywhere, Jane Lynch in a suit, Rose McGowan’s lesbian posse, and a two-piece swimsuit.

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The bill still has to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor, but legislators say this is just a step toward full equality down the road.

The incredibly true story of a girl in love with Netflix instant who watched 4 GLBTQ-related documentaries and one about politics and hip-hop and would like to share her experience with you.

When I hear the words “Civil Union” or “Domestic Partnership,” I think “inequality” and “separate but equal.”

The last 20 minutes were some of the best I’ve seen on this show. It was fun and quality and featured all those verbs they sing about in that opening song we all cream over. Um, fighting, winning, fucking, whatevs. Up until that? Blah blah podcasts blah love cindy blah. You get the picture.