personal essay

Pope Francis

first person

I Was Invited to See the Pope Arrive at the White House and Made It a Moment of Trans Visibility

Back in August I received an invitation to the Papal arrival ceremony …a story went up, was picked up by Breitbart, and Fox News took it from there. Before long…

Vivian —

Sep 25, 2015

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babeland

first person

Top 10 Things That Made Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew In 2013

In 2013, who’d have ever thought I’d become so attached to a sociopathic meth king? Also, I love my skinny jeans and feel really conflicted about Pope Francis.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 30, 2013

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cece mcdonald

pop culture fix

10 Women Who Could Have Been The Advocate’s “Person of the Year”

A celebration of all we’ve accomplished in 2013.

Kaitlyn —

Dec 23, 2013

Daily Fix

DOMA

society + culture

Edie Windsor Recognized On Time’s Person of the Year Short List

In turn, the “matriarch of the gay-rights movement” released a statement recognizing the gay community. Recognition all around!

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 11, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Queer Catholic News Recap: Five and a Half Things To Know

Pope declares commission on sex abuse scandal, ACLU sues American Bishops, Cardinal Dolan declares he was “outmarketed” on gay marriage, and more.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 6, 2013

catholics

Lists/Top 10s

lgbt history

Radicalizing Cathedrals Way Before Pussy Riot: Meet The Top 10 Feminist Saints

Sometimes you just need someone to pray to when the radio won’t stop playing Blurred Lines.

Trees —

Nov 28, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Wants To Know What You Think About Gays (If You’re A Bishop)

The Vatican is soliciting opinions on a number of groundbreaking issues, including same-sex marriage, birth control, polygamy and forms of feminism “hostile to the Church.”

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 8, 2013

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camp autostraddle

first person

Being Queer And Spiritual (Or Not): The Autostraddle Religion Roundtable

There’s a lot to say about religion and queerness and how the two can (or cannot) interact, which is why we put together this roundtable with 12 different perspectives. We…

the team —

Oct 10, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Extends Message of Tolerance for LGBT People, Women and Abortion

Although no change in policy has been proposed, the Pope’s remarks further signal a significant departure in tone and style from predecessors.

Laura Mandanas —

Sep 20, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Doesn’t Approve of Gay Marriage or Adoption, But Says “We Shouldn’t Marginalize People For This”

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis remarked in Italian. “We shouldn’t marginalize people for this. They…

Laura Mandanas —

Jul 29, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

It’s Hard To Simply Dismiss The “Simple” New Pope

Likes: long bus rides, quiet nights spent reading, home-cooked dinners. Dislikes: unfortunately, the same old suspects.

Laura —

Mar 14, 2013