Why Gay History Could Make History In California
Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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?
At Sweden’s Gender-Neutral Preschool, There’s No Boys or Girls, Only “Friends”
No “him” or “her” at the Egalia school in Stockholm.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.”
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!
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.
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!