marriage equality

Daily Fix

ENDA

politics + activism

State of the Struggle: First Come LGBT Legal Protections, Then Comes Marriage

The new Momentum Report from the Movement Advancement Project proves that gay marriage is just the tip of the iceberg. How is the LGBT community doing when it comes to…

Carmen —

Jan 29, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama’s State Of The Union Respects Women, Wants You To Have More Money

If all goes according to his plan (and it very well may not) this will be a year of leaps and bounds for many of the Americans who felt left…

Kaitlyn —

Jan 29, 2014

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Six Couples Sue For Right to Marry In Florida, Joining Dozens of Lawsuits for Marriage Equality

On Tuesday morning, six same sex couples and LGBT civil rights group Equality Florida filed a lawsuit in pursuit of marriage equality in the Sunshine State.

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 24, 2014

gay marriage

marriage equality

politics + activism

BREAKING: U.S. District Court Rules Oklahoma Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

This is too important for my intended Oklahomo pun, but I want y’all to know that I thought of it.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 14, 2014

gay marriage

local politics

politics + activism

Utah’s Same-Sex Marriage Battle Could Change Legislation Across The Nation

This halt on same-sex marriages may throw a wrench into a lot of LGBT folks’ hopes about marriage equality in the United States, but the Utah case actually offers the…

Helen —

Jan 8, 2014

alsoalsoalso

cece mcdonald

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: CeCe McDonald Gets Free While Issa Rae Gets Famous and Other Stories We Missed This Week

A historic lesbian union, a failed hunger strike, queer ladies in the lap of luxury, and the ultimate “fuck you” to Linda Harvey’s anti-gay bullshit.

Carmen —

Jan 8, 2014

alsoalsoalso

gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Why We Really Need Gay Bars and Other Stories We Missed This Week

The more we talk about things, the better they get. 2013 was proof.

Carmen —

Jan 1, 2014

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

First Gay Rose Parade Wedding Claims “Love Is The Best Protection” Against HIV/AIDS, Which Seems Medically Inaccurate

One wedding cake-shaped float, sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, will highlight a live same-sex wedding for the first time since the Rose Parade began in 1890. The AIDS Healthcare…

Helen —

Dec 30, 2013

ari fitz

gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Jean Grae and The Rando Have Their Eyes on The “Harvard Lampoon” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Romi Klinger’s getting divorced, Dot-Marie got married, trans* voices are getting published, and we’re celebrating the holidays in a special space where it’s just you, Ari Fitz, and the rest…

Carmen —

Dec 25, 2013

gay marriage

marriage equality

politics + activism

We Won A Thing: You Can Get Married in Utah and New Mexico!

A federal judge just struck down Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage, a day after New Mexico becomes the 17th state to allow same-sex marriage.

Yvonne —

Dec 20, 2013

marriage equality

personal essay

lesbian weddings

Marriage Isn’t A Coupon You Have to Redeem

“Marriage is like a chlorinated community pool that we now get access to. I think that people forget that queers have been swimming in the ocean the whole time.”

Bevin —

Dec 16, 2013

Australia

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Australian High Court Shuts Down New Marriage Equality Law, Gay Marriages Declared Invalid

In extremely upsetting and infuriating news, Australia’s High Court has overturned ACT’s legalization of same-sex marriage.

Hansen —

Dec 12, 2013