republicans

gay marriage

link roundup

politics + activism

Kentucky Legislator Wants to Defeat Marriage Equality with the Power of “Matrimony”

A KY legislator thinks he’s cracked the code on how to stop marriage equality; how and why anti-LGBT sentiment is ramping up in Indonesia, the big abortion case the SCOTUS…

Rachel —

Mar 3, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

Someone You Love Is Voting For Donald Trump — Now What?

Here are five ways you can cope with the knowledge that a person you love is making a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad decision.

Heather Hogan —

Mar 1, 2016

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Loves Hypocrisy, Hates Trans People Using Correct Bathrooms

NC Governor Pat McCrory is having a meltdown over a Charlotte ordinance that protects LGBT rights, new data shows that up to half of gay and bisexual black men are…

Rachel —

Feb 25, 2016

homophobia

link roundup

politics + activism

Oh For F*ck’s Sake: Kansas Legislator Dick Jones Claims Gay People are a “Third Sex”

This jerk Dick Jones in Kansas, last night’s GOP town hall, a lesbian high schooler wins the right to wear a gay t-shirt to school, women making moves in state…

Rachel —

Feb 18, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

Trump and Cruz Slouch Toward Bethlehem and Iowa Caucus After Latest GOP Debate

The Iowa caucus looms ahead, and Trump and Cruz are both talking loudly in front of large groups of people about it! God help us all.

Rachel —

Jan 29, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

GOP Debate Features Trump/Cruz Feud and Zingers Galore

Trump and Cruz are officially out of the honeymoon phase as of this last GOP debate, and it raises questions about what it will mean for the party if Mom…

Rachel —

Jan 15, 2016

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Insufferable Jerk Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Tells Judges Not to Issue Gay Marriage Licenses

Roy Moore wants judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses, Obama gives executive orders on gun control, the officer who arrested Sandra Bland is indicted, and more.

Rachel —

Jan 7, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

The Real Republican Frontrunner is Fear

The premise of this debate, and of much of the GOP’s current strategy, is this: there are people who want to hurt you and the ones you love, they’re all…

Rachel —

Dec 16, 2015

gun control

gun violence

politics + activism

San Bernardino Shooting Illuminates Legislators’ Reliance on #ThoughtsandPrayers, Not Action

More on the suspects of the San Bernardino shooting, ICE stopped plans to house detained trans women in female facilities in Adelanto, Planned Parenthood shooter had a history of violence…

Rachel —

Dec 3, 2015

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

43 Excerpts From Last Night’s Republican Presidential Debate, Out Of Context

“I got about four minutes in the last debate. I’m going to get my question right now.”

Riese —

Nov 11, 2015

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

Honolulu PD Sued Over Cop Who Saved The Day By Arresting Lesbians For Kissing

A lesbian couple from LA says they were arrested for kissing in public when they visited Hawaii on vacation and are now filing a lawsuit, Paul Ryan will be our…

Rachel —

Oct 29, 2015

2016 presidential race

Lists/Top 10s

politics + activism

The Top 10 Republican Candidates as Horror Villains Based on Their Performance Thus Far

If you missed the debate itself, congratulations. This is all you really need to know.

Rachel —

Oct 29, 2015