prop 8 Archives

prop 8

Dear Prop 8 Gays & Anti-Gays, Judge Walker Has Some Questions For You Now.

Judge Walker released NINE PAGES of critical thinking questions about the arguments in the Prop 8 trial. Closing arguments start in a week! Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were pardoned…

Sarah —

Jun 10, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama to DADT Activists: I’m On Task, Don’t Yell!

GetEqual interrupts Obama’s speech, again. Closing arguments for the Prop 8 trial will be heard on June 16, but will there be cameras? Also, a behind-the-scenes look at trans rights…

Sarah —

May 26, 2010

constance mcmillen

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Supreme Court Justice Stevens Retiring; What Happens to the Gays?

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement Friday, and we have more info than you can handle, probs. Plus, the Southern Voice is coming back, Constance McMillen gets…

Sarah —

Apr 10, 2010

Daily Fix

Dan Choi

politics + activism

Queer the Census: Be Counted or Pay the Price, Homos.

Get a sticker and queer the census, or go without education and health care. Just saying, it’s up to you. Patraeus says the time has come to repeal DADT. Also;…

Sarah —

Mar 16, 2010

interview

marriage equality

politics + activism

Gay NOH8 Photographer Adam Bouska: The Autostraddle Interview

NOH8 Campaign photographer Adam Bouska talks to us about the night it all began, his surprise engagement to partner [and NOH8 visionary Jeff Parshley], his dream celebrities to shoot, why…

Jess —

Mar 3, 2010

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

It’s OK to Hate Gays: Exodus International Counters GLSEN’s Tolerance Campaign

Exodus International counters GLSEN’s message of tolerance with the “day of truth.” Health care is changing in NY and marriage recognition is changing in MD; Miss Beverly Hills is just…

Rachel —

Mar 1, 2010

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

Guess Who’s Gay? Judge Walker of the Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Trial!

Judge Vaughn Walker, presiding over the Prop 8 Trial, is a homo! We loved him so much already, this is really just the icing on his homo-cake. Also: should gay…

Riese —

Feb 8, 2010

marriage equality

prop 8

politics + activism

All Love, No H8 at NYC Photoshoot: 500+ Pose For Gay Marriage

The NOH8 Campaign broke out of California this week, holding a 6-hour open shoot in New York City on February 1. Over 500 New Yorkers put on their best white…

Jess —

Feb 4, 2010

judgment daze

marriage equality

politics + activism

Day 12 of Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: On the Last Day, The Other Side Epically Failed

It’s the very last day! And Blackenhorn continues to dig his own grave; defending polygamy and generally being a petulant h8er: “I feel like there must be some secret clause…

Rachel —

Jan 28, 2010

judgment daze

marriage equality

politics + activism

Day 11 of Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: Same-Sex Parents Just Don’t Understand

Blankenhorn is the other side’s Big Hope. He claims to be a liberal democrat but opposes same-sex marriage. Unfortunately, it seems the only peers who’ve ever reviewed him are the…

Rachel —

Jan 27, 2010

judgment daze

marriage equality

politics + activism

Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial Explained Part 3: How Do We Win This Thing?

Autostraddle’s Legal Eagle is back to explain gender discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause, fundamental rights under the Due Process Clause, and HOW WE WIN THIS, Y’ALL. Is helping you…

Jessica —

Jan 26, 2010

judgment daze

marriage equality

politics + activism

Day 10 of Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: Kenneth Miller Time is Less Filling, Tries to h8

“Maybe this man is not really a witness at all, but just here to annoy us. ” Because he sure ain’t doing much for the other team…

Rachel —

Jan 26, 2010