marriage equality

DOMA

marriage equality

politics + activism

What the Heck is Going On With DOMA? Let Me Explain.

In which a queer political scientist who knows what she’s talking about breaks it all down for you: The Obama administration said they wouldn’t defend DOMA. Now they are actively…

Grace —

Jul 4, 2011

contest

marriage equality

community

In Which the Marriage Equality Wedding Contest Gets Even Bigger, Better

CONTEST UPDATE! Now there’s things to read and shopping sprees and ceremony things too!

Bren —

Jul 3, 2011

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

And On the Sixth Day, Obama Made News on Same-Sex Marriage

“This brief represents the concrete manifestation of a complete paradigm shift in the federal government’s position on anti-gay discrimination and the constitutional rights of married same-sex couples.”

Riese —

Jul 2, 2011

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

Getting Back On The Horse In Maine: Gay Marriage On The Ballot For 2012

The defeat of marriage equality in Maine in 2009 was crushing. Will things be different in 2012?

Rachel —

Jul 1, 2011

contest

marriage equality

community

Celebrate Equality: Win Wedding Photography by Robin Roemer for Your Gay Wedding!!!

In celebration of New York Marriage Equality and in recognition of same-sex unions everywhere, I’m giving away free wedding photography to one gay or lesbian couple (a $4,000 value)!

Robin —

Jul 1, 2011

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

Same-Sex Marriage Is Taking the Northeast By Storm

The Catholic Bishop in Brooklyn is talking crazy about it, New Jerseyans are suing for it, Rhode Island will take civil unions instead of it (for now), Obama won’t “make…

Riese —

Jun 29, 2011

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

NY Same-Sex Marriage Inspires Surprising and Unsurprising Reactions from Important Leaders

Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Michele Bachmann, Maggie Gallagher, the Jewish Orthodox Union, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Ruben Diaz

the team —

Jun 28, 2011

marriage equality

politics + activism

VIDEO: NYC Lesbians Celebrate Marriage Equality!

Autostraddle hits the streets on Friday night to talk to THE PEOPLE about marriage equality. Includes a lot of hopping and jumping and screaming and total cuteness.

Robin —

Jun 27, 2011

marriage equality

pride 2011

politics + activism

New York City Gay Marriage Party Post

Feelings from New Yorkers, photos, tweets from famous people and not-so-famous people. An epic post of epic New York same-sex marriage emotions!

the team —

Jun 25, 2011

marriage equality

pride 2011

politics + activism

Photographs: New York City The Night We Won Same-Sex Marriage

Robin Roemer shoots the West Village celebrating same-sex marriage passing on the first night of NYC Pride Weekend.

Robin —

Jun 25, 2011

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

New York Didn’t Vote on Gay Marriage Tonight, is Such a Tease

Once again, no vote. They could just argue forever. Or turn off facebook comments, or warn of an AIDS epidemic. All of these ideas are totally reasonable reactions to a…

Riese —

Jun 23, 2011

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Says Gay Couples Deserve Equal Rights But Insists It’s Not a Federal Fight

Obama had a big fundraiser tonight for LGBTs and said he thinks gays deserve equal rights and hopefully the states will be taking care of that.

Riese —

Jun 23, 2011