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reality tv

Mariah Brown, “Sister Wives” Daughter Comes Out in Emotional and Powerful Episode

Brown called a family meeting, and after a few tense moments where she said “You guys are freaking out, which is making me freak out,” she came out by saying…

Mey —

Jan 4, 2017

Australia

fox news

television

5 TV Specials in the Spirit of TLC’S ‘My Husband’s Not Gay’

“Hi, Linda, how are you?” “Hi, Erin. My husband’s not gay.”

Erin —

May 2, 2016

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Mormons’ “Softened Stance” On Homosexuality Still Feels Pretty Hard

The Church acknowledges that “same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people,” and goes on to conclude that “even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they…

Riese —

Dec 8, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

society + culture

Joanna Brooks Proves That Feminist, Gay-Friendly Mormons Can Exist

“What’s a liberal, feminist, gay-friendly, Democratic girl like you doing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?” “I was born this way, to borrow a phrase.”

Rachel —

Aug 20, 2011

Daily Fix

mormons

society + culture

Science Wants Gay Mormons to Talk About Being Gay Mormons

Because how else are we going to figure this out?

Laura —

Aug 1, 2011

Daily Fix

mormons

society + culture

The Change You Wish To See In The World: Allies For Gays In Unlikely Places

What do the Episcopalian Church, the LDS leaders of Utah, and the Republican party all have in common? They’re all becoming a little more gay-friendly day by day.

Rachel —

Jul 18, 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

mitt romney

mormons

society + culture

Newsweek Celebrates “The Mormon Moment,” Clearly Still Hates Gay People

Successful Mormons have to hide their true identity! They’ve been persecuted for their marriage practices! They’re marginalized and misunderstood! Now they’re winning! You know, just like they won Prop 8.

Riese —

Jun 17, 2011

crime

Daily Fix

society + culture

Anti-Gay Violence Confusing, Apparently Equal Opportunity

Sometimes people hurt each other because of homophobia, and sometimes they hurt each other for seemingly arbitrary reasons, and it’s all just completely terrible.

intern veronica —

Apr 7, 2011

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Fred Karger is Gay, Jewish, Republican, Kinda Awesome and Running for President

He’s “a different kind of gay activist.” He’s “a little wilder.” And he’s been working for 3 years to expose the Mormon involvement in the Prop 8 campaign. This may…

Riese —

Mar 23, 2011

Daily Fix

mormons

politics + activism

Sarah’s Team Pick: ’8: The Mormon Proposition’ DVD Deal

Hey, everyone, 8: The Mormon Proposition goes on sale today. Autostraddle officially thinks that this is a Very Important Movie. And we have a deal for you! If you purchase…

Sarah —

Jul 13, 2010

greatest hits

marriage equality

movie reviews

’8: The Mormon Proposition’: Brainwashing Mormons to Hurt the Gays

We review the new eye-opening documentary, 8: The Mormon Proposition and give you the Top 8 most ridiculous moments. Be afraid homos. Be very afraid.

Laneia —

Jul 1, 2010