mitt romney

politics + activism

“A ‘Mad Men’ Party in a ‘Modern Family’ America”: On The Future of the Republican Party

Everyone (except FOX News agrees): Republicans lost the Senate and presidency this year because they aren’t paying attention to the demographic and opinion changes in the U.S. But will their…

Rose —

Nov 8, 2012

politics + activism

25 Things Mitt Romney Can Do Now

Here’s what he can do with his time now that he has to find a way to bide it.

Carmen —

Nov 7, 2012

politics + activism

We Won So Many Things! Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, Drugs, Rock ‘n Roll

Tonight Obama won, Tammy Baldwin won, Todd Akin lost, some states legalized marijuana and voted for marriage equality in four states!

Riese —

Nov 6, 2012

straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: 2012 Election Day Live-Blog, With Extra Feelings

Greetings Queers, and Happy Election Day! Welcome to our Feelings Thread / Election Day Party Live Blog. Are you excited? I’m excited.

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 6, 2012

politics + activism

Things I Read That I Love: U.S. Presidential Election Edition

Election-related reads! Topics include The Ballot Cops, Obama circa 1993, Joan Didion on John Kerry, “the politics of personality destruction,” Red States/Blue States , the history of voting and so…

Riese —

Nov 5, 2012

politics + activism

Republican Anti-Gay Attack Texts Create Unnecessary Noise, Not Much Truth

In a perfect example of how this campaign is becoming an elementary-school-style cry for attention,  Americans’ evenings were recently rudely interrupted when they were texted anti-gay and anti-Obama messages.

Malaika —

Nov 2, 2012

politics + activism

Lest We Forget: Five Of The Most Recently Reported Reasons Romney and Ryan Suck

This shit never gets old – stupidity ranging from Ohio to Iowa and from Katrina to Sandy.

Carmen —

Nov 2, 2012

politics + activism

A Last Minute VAG: Support Your Election with Volunteering and Jello Shots

Yes, voting is probably the single most important thing you can do on Election Day in the United States (November 6th!) But it’s not the only important thing you can…

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 1, 2012

music

VIDEO: “Binders Full O Bitches,” Featuring Haviland Stillwell As An “NRA Bitch”

“I’m drillin and I’m killin while I’m munching on my chick-fil a/ i ain’t no gay and don’t believe that shit is real / whose bitch can be whose bitch…

Riese —

Nov 1, 2012

pop culture fix

Joss Whedon Endorses Mitt Romney And The Zombie Apocalypse

Carolyn’s Team Pick: “The one percent? It’ll no longer be the very rich. It’ll be the very fast.”

Ryan Yates —

Oct 29, 2012

politics + activism

He’s Got The Whole World In His Binders: What Romney/Ryan Would Mean for Women Globally

The hypothetical future is looking dim.

Gabrielle Korn —

Oct 24, 2012

politics + activism

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Mitt Romney Because Who Needs Love When You’ve Got Money

A gay person said this: “as [Romney’s] record as Governor of Massachusetts suggests, will not waste his precious time in office with legislative attacks on LGBT Americans.”

Riese —

Oct 23, 2012