We Win Another Thing: Uruguay Legalizes Gay Marriage
Yesterday, Uruguay became the latest country to eliminate laws against same-sex marriages, with 71 of the 92 members of its Chamber of Deputies supporting it.
What Ag-Gag Bills Are and Why They Want To Outlaw The Truth About Animal Abuse
Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on this farm he had a *CENSORED*
France Wins A Thing: Gay Marriage for All for Real!
France gets gay married! And French Autostraddlers were there through it all!
The Future’s Not Here Yet: Neither Gay Rights Movement Nor Feminism Has “Succeeded”
“Do u think part of the reason gay rights has moved forward while women’s rights backwards is b/c gay rights includes men’s rights?”
A Few Anti-Gay Apples Ruin the Bunch in Manitoba, Help Make the Case for Bill 18
In Winnipeg it proves difficult for restauranteurs and citizens to thrive when homophobia is the only thing being dished out. But hopefully Bill 18 can change that.
Bisbee, Arizona To Begin Issuing Civil Union Licenses Because They Can
Bisbee, Arizona just realized that the law only says “marriage”, not “civil unions”…
More Than Words: Mexican Supreme Court Calls A Homophobic Slur A Homophobic Slur
A recent ruling is narrow, but sharp.
No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors
New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote in the state Senate after waltzing through the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with a 7-1 vote in favor of the ban.
Russia Wants to Ban Same-Sex Foreign Adoptions to Protect Children From “Trauma”
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave orders to the Supreme Court to make changes to Russian adoption laws in order to prevent same-sex foreign couples from adopting Russian children.
Helpful Advice For Talking To Men Who Think Misandry Is A Thing
“To claim that there is no systemic inequality keeping women and minorities out of those jobs is to claim that men are just naturally better.”
Rush Limbaugh Has Lesbians All Figured Out
Don’t bother funding research studies! Everyone’s favorite blowhard has your answers.
DOMA Goes to the Supreme Court, and Its Days May Be Numbered
Today, the Supreme Court listened to arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.
Why We Should Be Wary Of Republican Support For Marriage Equality
Republicans are coming out in number to express their support for marriage equality. How can this end well?
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Prop 8, Is Skeptical About Legal Standing
Today, the court heard oral arguments related to Prop 8, and everyone has thoughts on how they might rule in response. Now we just have to wait about three more months to actually find out!
Actual Experts Tell Supreme Court Gays Are Great Parents, Bigots Are Wrong
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a lengthy report based on 30 years of researching explaining why banning same-sex marriage “for the children” doesn’t make any sense.
VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Endorses Gay Marriage, Is Love of My Young Life
Carmen’s Team Pick: Hillary unleashes her inner policy wonk in a six-minute spot for gay marriage.
John Boehner Would Hate Gay People Even If He Was Raising One
John Boehner should spend more time with his kids and less time on his talking points.
Christine Quinn: Because Just Being Gay Isn’t Enough To Deserve The Gay Vote
NYC’s potential first female and gay mayor is a talented politician with a progressive background. But some question whether her policies and positions are really what the LGBT community needs.
It’s Hard To Simply Dismiss The “Simple” New Pope
Likes: long bus rides, quiet nights spent reading, home-cooked dinners. Dislikes: unfortunately, the same old suspects.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Charter and What It Really Means for the LGBTQI Population
March 11th was Commonwealth Day! The Queen did some stuff to celebrate: most notably, she signed an equal rights charter, which is the first time in her 61-year reign that she’s publicly supported gay rights.