gay marriage

politics + activism

Queer Histories Matter: How Ancient History Played a Starring Role in the Marriage Equality Case

“Queer histories matter not only for our own sense of identity and pride, but because they impact our legal realities, too.”

Emily —

Jun 26, 2015

politics + activism

BREAKING: Supreme Court Greenlights Marriage Equality, WE WON A MAJOR THING

In a historic decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

Rachel —

Jun 26, 2015

politics + activism

We Won a Thing: Ireland Overwhelmingly Votes Yes On Same-Sex Marriage

Nearly 62 percent of Irish voters cast their ballot in favor of marriage equality!

Heather Hogan —

May 23, 2015

politics + activism

Daily Fix: So Many Made-Up Studies on LGBT People and More News

Emma Sulkowicz carried her mattress at graduation, Michael Brown should have been 19 this week, a young trans girl who’s banned from the correct bathroom, support for same-sex marriage at…

Rachel —

May 21, 2015

politics + activism

Daily Fix: London Chanel, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Philly and Other News Stories

The way the media reported on the deadly Waco shootout, a trans woman was stabbed in Philly, there’s new restrictions on military style equipment for the local police and more…

Yvonne —

May 19, 2015

politics + activism

Voting Yes: A Guide to the Irish Marriage Equality Referendum

Ireland could be the first country in the world to have voted, as a population, for marriage equality. Though she be small, she is mighty.

Kate —

May 18, 2015

theater

“It Shoulda Been You” Is Heartwarming, Relevant To Your Interests

A little over halfway through, an unexpected twist sends the expected story careening off the rails. I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I’ll just tell you this:…

Laura Mandanas —

May 12, 2015

politics + activism

What’s the Deal With Bernie Sanders? 7 Things You Want to Know

I hear he’s a socialist. That’s cool. But also he’s an old straight white man, like the vast majority of American politicians, so what would his alleged socialism mean for…

Maddie —

May 11, 2015

politics + activism

It’s All Happening: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Marriage Equality

It has arrived! The day is here! The Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments about marriage equality this morning.

Rachel —

Apr 28, 2015

politics + activism

A SCOTUS Ruling, Marriage Equality, and the Hobby Lobby Law Walk Into a Bar

Two of the biggest LGBT legal issues on everyone’s mind right now are the upcoming Supreme Court hearings on marriage equality and Religious Freedom Restoration Acts. How are the two…

Abby Higgs —

Apr 27, 2015

lesbian weddings

Visiting Family After Marrying my Wife, Part 2: In the Safe Zone

“I felt I was gradually becoming like those newly married Indian women with henna on their hands at JFK or Heathrow… Of course, I didn’t look anything like them and…

Jay —

Apr 24, 2015

politics + activism

Daily Fix: No New Friends for Scott Walker This Week and More News Stories

Bill O’Reilly’s dumb thoughts, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, some really alarming high school educators, violence against a trans woman in Brazil, an anti-abortion lawsuit in Virginia, and…

Rachel —

Apr 23, 2015