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Sunday Funday is Saluting Helen Grace James, 90-Year-Old Lesbian American Hero!

Helen James wins her case and is generally a real American hero I can get behind, new documentary about Black lesbian playwright Lorraine Hansberry, Sarah Waters on 20 years of Tipping the Velvet, Joan Greene is yet another LGBT candidate running in 2018, Melissa Etheridge wants an uprising of love, and more good stuff!

By KaeLyn| January 21, 2018 | 19 Comments

Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

By the team| July 31, 2017 | 17 Comments

LGBT Veterans Deserve Equal Rights and Recognition, Not Just a Free Bloomin’ Onion

This Veteran’s Day, let’s give back to the queer service men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect us.

By Heather Hogan| November 11, 2014 | 11 Comments

Same-Sex Military Couples Will Now Receive (Some) Benefits

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the Pentagon will start providing some benefits to same-sex couples in the military. Bravo! Baby steps.

By A.E. Osworth| February 12, 2013 | 4 Comments

Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing

Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.

By Whitney Pow| December 21, 2011 | 56 Comments

Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About

Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.

By Carmen| December 21, 2011 | 14 Comments

Batwoman #4: Smart, Feminist and Very Very Lesbosexy

Batwoman #4 passes the Bechdel test! And it includes a ton of tastefully done lesbian sex! What is happening to mainstream comics, you guys?

By Whitney Pow| December 21, 2011 | 48 Comments

“The Rainbow Struggle” Brings Gay International News Home

Incredible things are happening in this world, gay things are happening in this world…

By Laura| October 5, 2011 | 7 Comments

What The DADT Repeal Looks Like: Marines Recruiting Gays In Tulsa

This is what a repeal of DADT looks like at a gay community center in Oklahoma.

By Rachel| September 22, 2011 | 15 Comments

DADT Hits the Road and So Many Glorious Gay Soldiers Emerge!

The big day is finally here and we’re one step closer to equality!

By Laura| September 20, 2011 | 23 Comments

The Last Days of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Are Finally Here

On Tuesday, DADT will be over forever.

By Rachel| September 18, 2011 | 29 Comments

I Bet You Were Wondering What’s New With DADT

The reader’s digest version: People in charge: “Hunky dory,” Gay lady: “Swimmingly,” Gay guy: “Ehh, pretty good,” Republicans: “Danger Will Robinson!,” Gay soldiers’ organizations: “Please sir, I want some more.”

By Laura| August 16, 2011 | 15 Comments

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.

By Riese| July 22, 2011 | 21 Comments

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.

By Rachel| July 17, 2011 | 3 Comments

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.”

By Grace| July 13, 2011 | 18 Comments

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.”

By Riese| July 6, 2011 | 14 Comments

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.

By Rachel| July 5, 2011 | 38 Comments

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.

By Rachel| June 29, 2011 | 26 Comments

Some Marines Want Option to Escape Military Before the Gay Invasion, Won’t Get It

Defense Secretary Gates has only one word for people who don’t wanna serve with the gays. (It’s no.)

By Carmen| June 8, 2011 | 23 Comments

Obama Gives the Gays Their Own Page on WhiteHouse.gov

Obama helps LGBTs WIN THE FUTURE.

By Sarah| June 2, 2011 | 31 Comments

House Passes Bill Aimed at Slowing DADT Repeal, Obama is Officially Upset

House messes with DADT. Obama fights back. Did you know that Obama officially “supports DOMA’s repeal?” ‘Cause he does. Bam.

By Sarah| May 27, 2011 | 26 Comments
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