marriage equality

Daily Fix

grown-ups

politics + activism

The “Institution of Marriage” Goes Gay in New York and It Looks Good

As is only reasonable given the fact that we’ve been denied access to it for all but the last decade of our nation’s history, “the institution of marriage” has come…

Rachel —

Jul 25, 2011

marriage equality

team pick

politics + activism

What Young New Yorkers Really Think About Gay Marriage

“We have these television shows in which Brett Michaels has a bus of like these women and one he’s gonna end up marrying, that’s not a sacred institution.”

Riese —

Jul 21, 2011

Daily Fix

gay families

society + culture

Lesbians Face Discrimination in Dollywood, a Vermont Inn and a SF Gertrude Stein Exhibit

Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene, I’m begging of you please don’t take my t-shirt

Rachel —

Jul 21, 2011

marriage equality

politics + activism

All the News that’s Fit to Print on New York Marriage Equality

If you want to get married in NYC on the 24th, you’ll have to take a number. Best weekend ever? That and more on this historic moment.

Rose —

Jul 21, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Al Franken Slays Focus on the Family’s “Facts” and Other DOMA Hearing Highlights

Today the Respect for Marriage Act had it’s day in court and it was pretty awesome.

Riese —

Jul 20, 2011

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Supports Respect for Marriage Act to Repeal DOMA, Make Gay People Happy

“Obama is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act.”

Riese —

Jul 19, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

56% of Republican Voters Want Gay Marriage Issue Dropped & Other Surprising Statistics

The Republican party may have quietly begun the process of waving the white flag on gay marriage.

Rachel —

Jul 13, 2011

2012 Presidential Race

gay republicans

politics + activism

A Gay Girl’s Guide to the GOP: The 2012 Republican Candidate Cheat Sheet

If you’re experiencing a slow build of paralyzing anxiety over the 2012 Presidential race and need someone to hold your hand and explain the big names and Death Eater alter-egos,…

Rachel —

Jul 11, 2011

alsoalsoalso

gender identity

society + culture

Also. Also. Also: Women Just Love Marriage and Other Useless Stereotypes

A fantastic trailer for a book about the dangers of homosexuality, a world map of useless stereotypes, Coronation Street is too gay, and about 15 other stories relevant to your…

the team —

Jul 7, 2011

barack obama

DOMA

politics + activism

“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.

Riese —

Jul 6, 2011

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

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.

Rachel —

Jul 5, 2011

civil unions

Daily Fix

politics + activism

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.

Rose —

Jul 5, 2011