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Topless Nuns Spray Jesus’s Sperm In Paris Protest

Daley QuinnNovember 22, 2012 //
Obama On Gay Marriage
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The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
Unequal Pay Protest
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This gay marriage scaremongering ad is so bad it's good. Read More »

Topless nuns were seen hosing down anti-gay marriage demonstrators with “holy sperm” last Sunday in Paris.

Go ahead. Read that sentence again.

Of course, these weren’t real nuns! FEMEN, the breast-baring Ukrainian women’s movement, is famous for spreading awareness about a cause through nudity. When FEMEN found out that more than 100,000 Catholics would be protesting against France’s legislation to allow gay marriage and adoption, they got their weapons ready. With various slogans written across their chests, including “In Gay We Trust” and “Fuck God,” Femen members got creative with baby powder, spraying the mist on protesters, calling it “Jesus Sperm.” Keep reading »

Children Of Lesbian Mothers Have Higher Grades And Happier Lives

Daley QuinnNovember 7, 2012 //
My Lesbian Wedding
Sara is planning a lesbian Jewish wedding! Read More »
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JC Penney ad features lesbian moms. Read More »
Lesbian Mom
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One woman talks about being a lesbian mom. Read More »
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Bad news for those who believe homosexual parents can negatively affect their children: a study of 17-year-olds who were raised by lesbian mothers found that they did well in school, with grades ranging from A- to B+, and were overall happier with their lives.

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Watch This: Maine Firefighters Stand Up For Marriage Equality

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 25, 2012 //
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 »
Gay Scaremongering
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This gay marriage scaremongering ad is so bad it's good. Read More »
"This is not the straight firemen's brotherhood."

On November 6th, the citizens of Maine will vote on a ballot measure that aims to legalize gay marriage. Polls are hinting that it’s going to be a close contest, but this new campaign ad, featuring four volunteer firefighters–three straight, one gay–presents a powerful message in favor of marriage equality. “When we clear a call, I get to go home to my wife,” says firefighter Eric Humphrey. “The guys I work with should be able to marry the person they love.” Major props to these guys for speaking out to support the civil rights of their friends and coworkers. Hopefully their words will strike a chord with voters. [The Advocate]

“Modern Family” Star Launches Bow Tie Campaign For Marriage Equality

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 21, 2012 //
Ann Romney On Modern Family?
The show's creator wants her to marry Mitch and Cam. Read More »
Gay Scaremongering
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This gay marriage scaremongering ad is so bad it's good. Read More »
Church Ladies For Equality
These Minnesota suburbs are draped in rainbows! Read More »
"Tie the knot... so one day we can too!"

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who stars as the lovable, tightly wound Mitchell in “Modern Family,” has a lot of big news to share. Not only is he newly engaged to his partner Justin Mikita, the couple is launching a foundation called “Tie The Knot,” which will advocate for a “more stylish and equal America” through the sale of limited edition bow ties. “We’ve teamed up with The Tie Bar to create a series of bow ties that are inspired by art and fashion, things that we love,” Ferguson explains. “All the proceeds will go to various organizations who are in the trenches fighting for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans every day.” The accessories will be available in November, but even if you’re not in the market for a new bow tie, I’d encourage you to watch this video, which is a touching and funny appeal for marriage equality, featuring two people who are very obviously in love and want nothing more than to make it official. [Tie The Knot]

Minnesota Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Speaks Out On Gay Marriage, Is My New Crush

Julie GersteinSeptember 8, 2012 //
Repub. for gay marriage
Maureen Walsh on marriage equality
"I want to throw a wedding for my kid." Read More »
Gay Is A Choice
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Cynthia Nixon says being gay is a choice for her. Read More »
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Meet Extrano, DC Comics' gay superhero. Read More »

I hate football, mostly because I don’t understand it, and I think it’s at once smarter and dumber than me. But all that’s about to change, because the new love of my life is Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, and I’m intent to prove my love to him. You see, last week Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo spoke out in favor of gay marriage. That raised the ire of Maryland politician Emmet C. Burns, who wrote a strongly-worded letter to the owner of the Baltimore Ravens, insisting that Ayanbadejo be prohibited from speaking his views. That didn’t sit well with Kluwe, so he posted an open letter to Burns, in which he warns that “you may want to hire an intern to help you with the longer words.” After the jump, Kluwe’s full, amazing and hilarious letter.
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Gay Couple Forced To Leave US Will Appear On “House Hunters International”

Winona Dimeo-EdigerAugust 9, 2012 //
House Hunters
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Obama Supports Gays
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The president comes out in support of same-sex unions. Read More »

For all my issues with “House Hunters International” (namely that most of the people featured on it are entitled assholes), I am still an avid fan of the show and watch it every chance I get. The vast majority of episodes feature rich, white, heterosexual retired couples looking for a luxury condo in a beachfront gated community, but apparently this coming Monday, the House Hunters will have a much more interesting–and tragic–backstory. Keep reading »

Antoine Dodson Will Not Boycott Chick-fil-A, Would Travel To Get Married

Ami AngelowiczJuly 29, 2012 //
Obama Supports It!
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The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »
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Bristol Vs. Gays
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Bristol Palin wags her finger at Obama for supporting gay marriage. Read More »
Antoine Dodson loves Chick-fil-A's fries!

“Bed Intruder” video star, turned auto-tuned, viral video star, Antoine Dodson, is back. If I’m still not ringing a bell, the phrase “hide ya kids, hide ya wife” may jog your memory. Anyhow, I’ve been following Antoine closely since he became a star in the summer of 2010. I’ve been rooting for him and his new weave and his relocation out of the projects. But I must say, I’m very disappointed in his choice to continue to dine at Chick-fil-A, even though the chain’s owner, Dan Cathy, recently went public with the company’s anti-gay marriage stance. Understandably, this angered the gay community, proud allies, and the mayors of Boston, Chicago and San Francisco (sadly Mayor Bloomberg whimped out). Gay activists have called for a ban of the restaurant, which I am personally subscribing to. Keep reading »

Nike Debuts Rainbow Pride Shoes And We’re Obsessed

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJuly 25, 2012 //
Yeeeessss!

Check out these awesome sneakers Nike just rolled out as part of its 2012 BE TRUE campaign in support of the LGBT community. The high-tops feature iridescent rainbow soles and the message “Be true” printed on the inside. Three different versions of the shoes, along with a BE TRUE hat and t-shirt, are being sold in New York, San Francisco, and Portland to acknowledge those cities as “progressive leaders of LGBT life.” Props to Nike for creating a pair of eye-catching kicks that draw attention to a really important cause. Supporting equal rights for all: just do it. [Laughing Squid]

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Church Ladies For Equality
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Starbucks has come out in support of gay marriage. Read More »

Google Supports LGBT Community With “Legalize Love” Campaign

Daley QuinnJuly 9, 2012 //
Obama Supports Gays
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The president comes out in support of same-sex unions. Read More »
Gay Marriage Ad
This marriage equality ad will give you chills. Watch »
NC Gay Ban
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North Carolina voted to add gay marriage ban to state constitution. Read More »
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Google has launched a new campaign, Legalize Love, which hopes to end discrimination against homosexuals. At the Global LGBT Workplace Summit on Saturday in London, Google executive Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe introduced the campaign, sharing Google’s goals to “[develop] alliances with local companies and [support] grassroots organizing efforts in [other] countries.” The purpose of the campaign is not about necessarily legalizing gay marriage, but is more focused on supporting LGBQT workers in countries where homosexuality is criminalized. Keep reading »

JC Penney Features Real-Life Gay Couple In Father’s Day Ad

Julie GersteinMay 31, 2012 //
NC Gay Ban
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North Carolina voted to add gay marriage ban to state constitution. Read More »
Bigots "Lost" Gay Marriage
Bigots admit they've lost the gay marriage battle in our generation. Read More »
"Gay Conversion" BS
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Psychiatrist retracts BS "gay conversion" therapy study. Read More »

After flaunting their awesome support of same-sex couples with a lesbian-oriented Mother’s Day ad, JC Penney is at it again, this time with an ad featuring a couple of real-life, honest-to-goodness gay dads. The ad features Todd Koch and Cooper Smith and their friggin’ adorable children, Claire and Mason. Right wing freak out in 3, 2, 1 … 

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