end-of-year-list

epic

lgbt history

The Gay 2000s: Twenty Decade-Defining Lesbian Happenings

Guess what, another decade is over! Here’s a retrospective on the best of times and worst of times in the 00’s for the queers.

Rachel —

Dec 31, 2009

Adam Lambert

DADT

pop culture fix

10 Best and 10 Worst Gay Happenings of 2009

Here’s our roundup of the biggest, best, and worst events for gay people in 2009.

Sarah —

Dec 17, 2009

ceara sturgis

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Louisiana Judge Rules Interracial Marriage, Like Gay Marriage, Will Obliterate Juvenile Happiness

A Louisiana justice of the peace denied a straight interracial couple a marriage license out of concern for their future children. A high school student in Mississippi is kicked out…

Sarah —

Oct 17, 2009

event

greatest hits

politics + activism

National LGBTQ Equality March Stimulates a New Generation: Interviews & Video

Our final thoughts on the National Equality March: Katrina reports and recaps the entire day, including her interview with Cynthia Nixon. Riese presents Autostraddle’s NEM VIDEO, with appearances by Haviland,…

phoenix —

Oct 16, 2009

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

LGBTQ Community Divided, Not United, by Obama’s Speech to the HRC

After this weekend you’d expect the gay rights movement to be more united than ever. Instead, it seems to be dividing. A special comment from Autostraddle on what happens next.

Riese —

Oct 14, 2009

event

national equality march

politics + activism

National Equality March Inspires Solidarity, Provides Attractive Lesbian Activists

On one of the last straggling days of summery skies and subsequent sunburns, Equality Across America lured queer freedom fighters, the out & proud, the ambitious allies and the hungover…

phoenix —

Oct 14, 2009

event

marriage equality

politics + activism

Lesbians Come Out to the DC Streets for National Equality March

Somewhere between 20,000 and 200,000 gays & supporters marched on Washington on Sunday — a commentary roundup. Also; speeches by Lady Gaga & Cynthia Nixon (and Gaga’s HRC Dinner performance…

Riese —

Oct 12, 2009

daily fix 1.0

Dan Choi

politics + activism

Autostraddle’s National Equality March Photo Gallery

Team Autostraddle attended the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. this weekend. Images from the weekend’s events, including Lady Gaga, Dan Choi, Kristen Chenoweth, clever signage, cute Interns and Haviland…

Riese —

Oct 12, 2009

national equality march

Video

politics + activism

VIDEO: Haviland & Riese for the National Equality March … And More!

Autostraddle’s Best Saturday Ever: we’re heading off to the National Equality March and Haviland & Riese made a video for you.

Riese —

Oct 10, 2009

Daily Fix

Death of Print

politics + activism

Obama To Deliver Keynote Address at the HRC Dinner October 10

This just in: Obama to deliver speech to room full of gay people. What are you gonna do without Conde Nast’s parenting, wedding, and gourmet cooking advice? Autostraddle can help.…

Riese —

Oct 5, 2009

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

News & Politics Round-Up: Gay Divorce in Texas, Lesbians Defy Preconceptions, Bad Sex Ed is Back

Thursday was a big day for gay marriage, as a Texas court ruled in favor of gay divorce and Nevada began issuing domestic partnerships. Haviland guest-blogs for NOW, DADT repeal…

Sarah —

Oct 2, 2009

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

This Florida Court Doesn’t Really Care About Your Gay Feelings, Rights, Lives, Children

A sad ending to the heartbreaking case brought against a Miami Hospital from a lesbian mother who, along with her children, was denied visitation as her partner of 18 years…

Riese —

Sep 30, 2009