Tag Archives: gay rights

This Doctor’s Bathroom Sign Welcomes Everyone

Sarah GrayApril 2, 2013 //
'I'm Gay' Cake
im gay cake
A girl named Laurel comes out to her parents with an "I'm gay!" cake. Read More »
Trans Kids & Identity
Some transgender kids have it more figured out than the rest of us. Read More »
Transgender Frat Boy
Emerson fraternity raises money for trans brother's surgery. Read More »
Straight Guy, Trans Rights
Dan on why a straight guy like him cares about transgender rights. Read More »
Awesome Restroom of equality
Awesome Bathroom for Equality

Last week, we uttered a collective, “UGH, ARIZONA!” over the news that the Arizona House of Representatives advanced a bill allowing businesses to ban transgender folks from using the restroom of their identified sex.  So we’re heartened by this gender-identity inclusive bathroom signage, posted on Towleroad with the caption:

Given what’s happening in Arizona now, I thought this might be a good time to show off this photo, taken by my partner Dave at his doctor’s office in Manhattan.

Well done, Doctor Dave! [Towleroad]

Former Republican Senator Says Male Legislators “Shouldn’t Even Vote” On Abortion

Sarah GrayMarch 29, 2013 //
Marriage Equality Memes
25 Marriage Equality Signs Making The Rounds On Facebook
25 pro-gay marriage signs making the rounds on Facebook. 26 Photos »
Ron Paul Vs. Abortion
Ron Paul claims live babies get dumped in trash cans. Read More »
Vajazzling The GOP's Msg
kristen schaal gop women
Kristen Schaal explains the GOP's appeal to married women. Read More »
Alan Style!
Alan Simpson

Former three-term Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming is an equal opportunity critic, throwing judgement at both President Obama and his own Republican party.  He’s known to be blunt with his opinions (regardless of hate mail) and this past week was no exception. He spoke frankly to a reporter at a local Chamber of Commerce in his hometown of Cody, Wyoming about gay rights, abortion, and why Republicans should stay out of social issues.

In a surprisingly candid comment, Simpson said, “[Abortion] is a hideous thing. It’s terrible. … But it’s a deeply intimate and personal thing. … Men legislators shouldn’t even vote on it.” Wow, that’s not even an opinion that man liberal politicians espouse!

More good Simpson-isms after the jump: Keep reading »

5 Things To Know About Edith “Edie” Windsor, The 83-Year-Old Lesbian Challenging The Defense Of Marriage Act

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 26, 2013 //
Obama Backs Gay Marriage
Barack Obama photo
The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
Meet Edie Windsor!
Today's Lady News photo
This 83-year-old lesbian is taking on DOMA. Read More »
Senator's Gay Son
GOP's Sen. Rob Portman's reversed his stance on gay marriage. Read More »

Today, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of California’s Prop 8, and tomorrow they will consider the Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA). It’s a huge moment for gay rights and marriage equality, as the verdicts in both of these cases have the potential to change the course of history. At the center of the DOMA case, Windsor v. United States, is an 83-year-old lesbian named Edith “Edie” Windsor, a former top programmer for IBM who was married in Canada in 2007 after a 40-year engagement to her wife, Thea. Windsor is ready to take her fight for equality to the national stage. “It’s almost a deliriously joyous thing for an old lady,” she says. Here are five things you might not know about this pearl-wearing powerhouse… Keep reading »

Gay Marriage Supporters Wait Out The DOMA & Prop 8 Decisions On The Supreme Court Steps

Julie GersteinMarch 26, 2013 //
DOMA protest

The Supreme Court will hear two landmark gay rights cases today: they’re hearing arguments on Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Court critics say the cases could go a number of ways, and despite the fact that both cases will get relatively little time in front of the judges (just 60 minutes and 110 minutes, respectively), gay marriage advocates have turned out in droves to show support. Of course, there are anti-gay protestors, too — the most hilarious sign from the other side reads “God Hates Your Feelings.” We’ll keep you updated on any court decisions. [Photo: Getty Images]

Senator's Gay Son
GOP's Sen. Rob Portman's reversed his stance on gay marriage. Read More »
Obama On Gay Marriage
Barack Obama photo
The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
Chris Kluwe On Gay Rights
Read the NFL player's letter in support of marriage equality! Read More »

Republican Senator Reverses Stance On Gay Marriage After Son Comes Out

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 16, 2013 //
Repub. for gay marriage
Maureen Walsh on marriage equality
"I want to throw a wedding for my kid." Read More »
'I'm Gay' Cake
im gay cake
A girl named Laurel comes out to her parents with an "I'm gay!" cake. Read More »
Obama Supports Gay Marriage
Barack Obama photo
The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
"I’ve changed my mind."

“Two years ago, my son Will, then a college freshman, told my wife, Jane, and me that he is gay. He said he’d known for some time, and that his sexual orientation wasn’t something he chose; it was simply a part of who he is. Jane and I were proud of him for his honesty and courage. We were surprised to learn he is gay but knew he was still the same person he’d always been. The only difference was that now we had a more complete picture of the son we love.”

This is a section of an editorial by Republican Senator Rob Portman that was published in The Columbus Dispatch on Friday, announcing that he has changed his hardline stance against gay marriage in light of the fact that this son, Will, is gay. “I’ve come to the conclusion that for me, personally, I think this is something that we should allow people to do, to get married, and to have the joy and stability of marriage that I’ve had for over 26 years. That I want all of my children to have, including our son, who is gay,” he told CNN in a follow-up interview. Keep reading »

Gay Couple’s Pink Poodle Prompts Alleged Hate Crime

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 6, 2013 //
Anti-Gay Diana Medley
This teacher is trying to create a "traditional prom" with no gays allowed. Read More »
Hate Crimes Charges
Tyler Clementi's roommate Dharun Ravi faces hate crimes charges. Read More »
Anti-Gay Slur
Escobar suspended for writing anti-gay slur on his face. Read More »
Gay Scaremongering
gay marriage
This gay marriage scaremongering ad is so bad it's good. Read More »

David Beltier and his boyfriend Jeremy have three poodles, Muffin, Beauty, and Princess, each with brightly colored fur dyed with Kool-Aid. Last week David and Jeremy were walking their pink poodle, Beauty, down the street of their Portland suburb when a SUV pulled up alongside them and the male driver started yelling anti-gay slurs. The man’s ire seemed to be sparked by the color of the couple’s poodle, which he called “Un-American” (yes, seriously).

Keep reading »

A Terrifying Glimpse Into A World Where Gay Marriage Is Legal

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 6, 2013 //
Gay Marriage Ad
This marriage equality ad will give you chills. Watch »
'I'm Gay' Cake
im gay cake
The sweetest way to come out. Read More »
Repub. for gay marriage
Maureen Walsh on marriage equality
"I want to throw a wedding for my kid." Read More »
"What's going to happen to our marriage?"

It’s coming, probably sooner than you think … the day your husband will come home from work to bring you the chilling news: gay marriage has been legalized. How will it affect your heterosexual marriage and your relationship with your kids? This handy video, paid for by The Coalition Of People Whose Lives Are Ruined Whenever Other People Are Treated Equally, will help give you an idea. [YouTube]

Marine Corps Requires Military Spouse Clubs To Include Same-Sex Partners

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 10, 2013 //
Marine To Fox News
female Marine photo
Sexual assault should not be part of her job. Read More »
Military Sister
My brother joined the armed forces. Read More »
Repub. for gay marriage
Maureen Walsh on marriage equality
"I want to throw a wedding for my kid." Read More »
military photo

When Ashley Broadway, a military wife of 15 years, wanted to make new friends and connect with other military spouses, she applied for membership to the Association of Bragg Officers’ Spouses. Broadway lives at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina with her family; her wife is an Army lieutenant colonel, and the couple have one son and another child on the way. Broadway was excited about the prospect of meeting other spouses, volunteering for family events, and being part of a support group. Instead, she was denied membership because, as a same-sex spouse, she doesn’t have a military ID card (due to the Defense of Marriage Act, the military doesn’t recognize same-sex unions). But wait! This story of discrimination actually has a happy ending… Keep reading »

Do You Live In One Of The Gayest Cities In America?

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 10, 2013 //
Life As A Gay Man
This straight guy lived as a gay man for a year. Read More »
Gay History
These gay and lesbian couples were proud. Read More »
Church Ladies For Equality
These Minnesota suburbs are draped in rainbows! Read More »
Gay America

The Advocate just released its annual list of the “Gayest Cities in America,” and if you’re thinking, “Duh, New York, San Francisco, and LA,” here’s a bombshell for you: those gay metropolises didn’t even make the cut (well, San Fran does get a shoutout in the honorable mentions). Editors narrowed the list down to 15 cities using entertaining-if-not-exactly-scientific criteria like number of LGBT elected officials, gay rugby and roller derby teams, presence of Pottery Barn stores, frequency of Scissor Sisters concerts, and of course, whether or not gay marriage has been legalized, and many of the results might surprise you. Which city earned the #1 spot? Well, that’s the biggest surprise of all. Find out after the jump! Keep reading »

Renounce Your Homosexuality For A Free Chicken Sandwich!

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 8, 2013 //
Obama Supports It!
Barack Obama photo
The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
Target Debuts Gay Ad
Target gay wedding registry ad
Gay couple stars in Target's wedding registry ad. Read More »
Gay Marriage Ad
This marriage equality ad will give you chills. Watch »
Repub. for gay marriage
Maureen Walsh on marriage equality
"I want to throw a wedding for my kid." Read More »

As we all learned last year, Chick-fil-A’s secret seasoning blend includes a heaping spoonful of homophobia and a generous slathering of bigotry. In response, the Chick-fil-A Foundation, a comedy group that parodies conservative “family values” organizations, created this fake coupon offering a free chicken sandwich to anyone who renounced their homosexuality. It’s a hilarious piece of satire on its own, with fine print stipulations like, “Offer only applies to persons currently choosing to be gay,” but when the guys from the Chick-fil-A Foundation decided to put their bogus coupon to the test, something really crazy happened: Chick-fil-A redeemed it. After the jump, check out a video of the encounter… Keep reading »

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