DOMA

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

DOMA Faces Challenge to its Constitutionality, Appears Increasingly Unpopular

A federal appeals court in Boston is considering whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex married couples equal rights under the law.

Rachel —

Apr 5, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Lesbian Republican Who Helped Write DOMA Now Hopes to Repeal It

Once upon a time, Kathryn Lehman was engaged to a man and helped write DOMA. Now, she’s an out lesbian who’s helping to repeal it.

Rachel —

Mar 29, 2012

DOMA

lesbian travel

politics + activism

Government Moves to Recognize Gay Couples at Border, Sanctity of Traditional Customs Procedure Hangs in the Balance

The Department of Homeland Security’s plans to make travel easier for gay U.S. couples prompts questions about the future of LGBT legislation.

Laura —

Mar 28, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Anthony Makk Won’t Be Deported, Can Stay In US to Care For His Husband

Anthony Makk can stay with his husband Bradford Wells in the US, at least for two more years.

Rachel —

Jan 5, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Anti-Gay Lawsuit Opposing New York Marriage Equality Will Be Allowed To Proceed

“It is ironic that much of the state’s brief passionately spews sanctimonious verbiage on the separation of powers in the governmental branches, and clear arm-twisting by the Executive on the…

Rachel —

Nov 30, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

NOM Is Basically Just Making Shit Up At This Point

The National Organization for Marriage sent an “emergency alert” earlier this week because “senate liberals have sunk to a new low” and “we can’t let them get away with it.”…

Ryan Yates —

Nov 18, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

“Commitment Campaign”: New Game Plan For Making Straight People Like Us

The “equal rights” angle wasn’t working so some gay marriage advocates are switching it up.

Riese —

Nov 7, 2011

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT

“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”

Rachel —

Oct 31, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

For The Sake of the Children: Why America Needs to Realize Gay Families Are Real

“Public discussion about American families often assumes the nation is largely made up of married heterosexual couples raising their biological children. Yet less than a quarter of all U.S. households…

Rachel —

Oct 26, 2011

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

DADT Repeal, DOMA, and Gray Areas: It’s Still Not Easy Being Gay

This is what not-quite-equal looks like.

Rachel —

Oct 17, 2011

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Anti-Gay Religious Group in Iowa Uses Federal Funds to be Total Assholes

A story about how your tax dollars were used to pay the salary of people taking fighting against the rights of gay families for religious reasons, and there seem to…

Rachel —

Aug 29, 2011

bisexuality

DOMA

politics + activism

Lisa Diamond Calls Out Boehner’s DOMA Team For Fucking With Her Shit

“Hence they have completely misinterpreted my research.”

Riese —

Aug 24, 2011