The question of homophobia in historically Black churches is way more nuanced than conversations about Christianity and queerness often take into account. If the Black church and LGBTQ movements joined forces, they would be a force to reckon with.

UMass basketball star comes out, Moroccan women take to the streets, The Monument Quilt takes the nation by force and more!

I think it might be wedding season.

As if college couldn’t get any better, now it’s GAYER THAN EVER.

A Philadelphia judge rules that the same-sex widow of a lawyer, is entitled to her benefits plan after a legal battle with her spouse’s family.

HRC has announced that it will begin working for equality abroad as well as in the US — but is that a good thing? Let’s ask Daniel Loeb and Paul Singer.

From the “Love March” in Jamaica to the incredibly detailed story of DADT, I got you covered.

From the OUT 100 to the first lady of Zambia to Michelle Tea’s marriage, it turns out there was a lot of queer shit going down while I was working late nights in the office.

Here’s the stories we missed while I won big at the Elvis slot machines in Vegas.

Reporting live from the cutest puppy-filled pumpkin patch of all time, with help from Louisiana’s new gay lawyers and vigilantes from around the globe.

Tessa Bitterman takes on Governor Christie for his record on queer issues and tells everyone to chip in and support her mom, Barbara Buono, in the upcoming New Jersey Gubernatorial Election.

Three important media campaigns, two exciting films, one heartbreaking report on the status of female prisoners, and much more.

Until complete marriage equality reigns, our feelings on tacky lingerie and weird patriarchal traditions are kind of a moot point so we’re allowed to be bitchy when we judge them, right? Mmmkay then.

“Emotional writing heals physical wounds.”

Ever since I went to a Halloween party at my friend’s church youth group in 6th grade, I’ve been almost inseparable from my Christian identity. But on November 4th, 2012, my heart was all the way down in my toes as I got ready to go to church for the first time as a transgender lesbian.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, YOU LEAFY BASTARD!

“There are a thousand ways to die from being trans. But they’re only included if they can be made as sensationalist as possible. Never mind that all these things kill you just the same.”

The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.

State officials have cited marriage bans as defense for the decision, and federal facilities in each state will comply with the policy.

“With their decision to prohibit not only Batwoman’s marriage, but also several other character developments, it seems like DC has gone too far.”