Toronto teachers witnessed a revolution in their classrooms and a bunch of people gave money to other people who fight for the rights of gay people. Did I mention Big Bird is doing okay? Also, pumpkin keg.

But first: pass your Art History final with help from Beyonce.

This week football gets sassy, the US gets a whole lot gayer, and Canada remains amazing.

Lesbian democrats, gay republicans, and assorted ignorant fools are all working in the same industry: politics.

Vanessa’s Team Pick: If I had to choose between Maddow and Ellen I would probably die so it’s a good thing I don’t have to!

Young Hillary Clinton, the activists who did it for love – and life, and the ultimate response to the unforgettable question.

In which there is a party, halibut, and a knock at the door.

Grab a slice of pizza and get prepared for a big ray of sunshine.

“This was the first city that I chose for myself, and I’ve never looked back. This is home, and for good reason.”

Kirk Cameron is being a huge jerk again, this time to gay bullied teenagers. I’m so surprised. Can you hear the surprise in my voice?

Basically, the Republican party has nailed down social conservatism from 1950, and plans to fuck all of us over. Thanks, guys!

I just want to read my daily news with someone that’s as flabbergasted as I am.

Representative Steve King restates the law, wastes time, and is terrifying. But really, is that news?

This episode’s theme is “people are mad at Piper and we don’t really blame them that much” and I know y’all agree.

The story of one pastor and one chaplain who chose to amplify their voices by stepping down from their churches.

Holy shit what a good week.

The Episcopal House of Bishops recently approved a blessing for same-sex couples in an overwhelming 111-41 vote.

“I wonder which acts of visibility and understanding they’re referring to exactly. Was it the time she played into the stereotype that girls kissing girls is an act done for attention?”

A gay person said this: “as [Romney’s] record as Governor of Massachusetts suggests, will not waste his precious time in office with legislative attacks on LGBT Americans.”

Halifax is a historic city with the Celtic charm expected of Nova Scotia, overflowing with arts, culture, music and bars, so many bars. As it’s the biggest city in the Maritimes region of Canada, lots of queers from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI make the pilgrimage to our seaside city.