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people of color

At Last, NYC’s “Stop And Frisk” Policy Ruled Unconstitutional

“Many police practices may be useful for fighting crime — preventive detention or coerced confessions, for example — but because they are unconstitutional they cannot be used, no matter how…

Kaitlyn —

Aug 12, 2013

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

This Week In Small Post-DOMA Victories: Judge Rules that Lesbian Widow Should Receive Spouse’s Benefits

A Philadelphia judge rules that the same-sex widow of a lawyer, is entitled to her benefits plan after a legal battle with her spouse’s family.

Jamie —

Jul 30, 2013

gay marriage

international news

politics + activism

Gay Marriage Victory in the UK: We Win Yet Another Thing!

The Queen makes it official by signing off on gay marriage in England!

Kristen —

Jul 17, 2013

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

BREAKING: Supreme Court Declares DOMA Unconstitutional, Rules “No Standing” on Prop 8

The Supreme Court has ruled DOMA unconstitutional and that the petitioners in Prop 8 did not have standing.

Rachel —

Jun 26, 2013

grown-ups

marriage equality

politics + activism

We Won A Thing! Marriage Equality Comes To Minnesota

“As we held onto each other in that sea of people, he just kept looking at me and saying, “You’re going to get married, mama. You’re going to get married.””

Vikki Reich —

May 14, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage