2012 Presidential Race

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Gay Marriage Wins: In Which We Celebrate and Also Push Forward

“For even one vote to come out in favor of gay marriage only three years later would have been historic; the fact that all four states did so is nothing…

Rachel —

Nov 9, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

“A ‘Mad Men’ Party in a ‘Modern Family’ America”: On The Future of the Republican Party

Everyone (except FOX News agrees): Republicans lost the Senate and presidency this year because they aren’t paying attention to the demographic and opinion changes in the U.S. But will their…

Rose —

Nov 8, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

community

The Lost Pictures: Brandy Howard at Obama’s Victory Party

Brandy Howard attended the election night victory part in Chicago, and we promised you pics or it didn’t happen. Ta-dah!

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 8, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Top Seven Great Things That Happened On Election Night

But seriously, let’s get to the actually important stuff and talk about the lady with the flag in her hair and Donald Trump’s Twitter tantrum.

Hansen —

Nov 7, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

election

politics + activism

25 Things Mitt Romney Can Do Now

Here’s what he can do with his time now that he has to find a way to bide it.

Carmen —

Nov 7, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

We Won So Many Things! Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, Drugs, Rock ‘n Roll

Tonight Obama won, Tammy Baldwin won, Todd Akin lost, some states legalized marijuana and voted for marriage equality in four states!

Riese —

Nov 6, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Notes On Watching America Vote, From A Canadian

Today is a very important day for our country: America will vote for a president and everybody in Canada is watching.

Malaika —

Nov 6, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

election

politics + activism

90 Days, 90 Reasons: 90 Good Reads for Obama

Cara’s Team Pick: Here’s hoping that by tomorrow this website will be unnecessary.

Cara —

Nov 6, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: 2012 Election Day Live-Blog, With Extra Feelings

Greetings Queers, and Happy Election Day! Welcome to our Feelings Thread / Election Day Party Live Blog. Are you excited? I’m excited.

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 6, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Things I Read That I Love: U.S. Presidential Election Edition

Election-related reads! Topics include The Ballot Cops, Obama circa 1993, Joan Didion on John Kerry, “the politics of personality destruction,” Red States/Blue States , the history of voting and so…

Riese —

Nov 5, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

election

society + culture

Four Election Day Apps To Combat Your Anxiety With Knowledge

On Election Day, I need to know ALL THE THINGS, and I need to know them RIGHT NOW. But no fear, because of course, there’s an app for that. Several,…

Rachel —

Nov 5, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

election

politics + activism

Lest We Forget: Five Of The Most Recently Reported Reasons Romney and Ryan Suck

This shit never gets old – stupidity ranging from Ohio to Iowa and from Katrina to Sandy.

Carmen —

Nov 2, 2012