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Hitched: Let Them Eat Gay Cake!

Andrea GrimesAugust 8, 2012 //

Andrea Grimes on love, politics and bigotry. Read More »

Last week, an interracial couple showed up for their wedding cake tasting at a small, family owned bakery in Colorado. But when the shop owner caught sight of the together-for-two-years pair, he turned them away because he doesn’t believe interracial couples should get married.

In a statement to the local television station, Jack Phillips, the owner of the Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood, Colorado, said he and his family believe so strongly that blacks and whites should not marry that “we would close down the bakery before we would compromise our beliefs.”

Phillips has been overwhelmed by community support for his stance. After the interracial couple complained to media of the bakery’s refusal, Phillips says he had “about twice as much business as normal,” with Coloradans coming out in droves to buy sweets from a man who believes marriage should be reserved only for people who are the same race as their partners.

Weird, right, that in 2012, people would be so proud to support such a clearly racist business? Well, I’ve fudged some details: the couple that wanted to buy a cake from the Masterpiece Cake Shop isn’t interracial. They’re gay. Keep reading »

Gay Couple’s Engagement Photos Turned Into A Political Attack Ad

Morgan NelsonAugust 3, 2012 //

Love, Politics & Bigotry

If you don't support gay marriage, face it, you're a bigot. Read More »

New Jersey couple Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere were married in 2010, and at their engagement party, photographer Kristina Hill captured a tender moment between the two with the stunning New York City skyline as a backdrop. The photo was placed on Edwards’ personal blog and the couple thought nothing of it until almost two years later, when the image suddenly and shockingly turned up halfway across the country in a political ad attacking gay unions. Keep reading »

Hitched: On Love, Politics & Bigotry

Andrea GrimesAugust 1, 2012 //

My Lesbian Wedding

Sara is planning a lesbian Jewish wedding! Read More »

The Democratic Party is set to officially incorporate a pro-gay marriage stance into its 2012 convention platform after a 15-member draft committee approved the new pro-marriage equality language over the weekend.

Much like the reaction to President Barack Obama’s recent (supposedly) conversion to pro-gay marriageness, reasonable people are saying: Hooray!

And also duh. And also about time.

The thing is, I don’t think you have to be a Democrat — or young — to appreciate the fact that civil rights for all people are a good thing. Maybe I’ve spent too much time reading Yo! Is This Racist? but I am both young and a Democrat and my patience wears ever thinner for people who can’t get with the fucking program on not being hate-mongering idiots. Keep reading »

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

Ami AngelowiczJuly 29, 2012 //

Obama Supports It!

The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »

Big Gay Oreo

Some people were offended by this Oreo. Read More »

Bristol Vs. Gays

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 »

Target Debuts Wedding Registry Ad Starring Gay Couple

Jessica WakemanJuly 29, 2012 //

JC Penney Ad

JC Penney features real-life gay couple in father's day ad. Read More »

Lesbian Moms Ad

JC Penney ad features lesbian moms. Read More »

Gay Marriage Ad

This marriage equality ad will give you chills. Watch »

Flotus At Target

Michelle Obama tries to shop at Target unrecognized. Read More »

Target is just one of several retailers that has realized gays and lesbians have money to spend and have decided to reflect that in their advertising. Under the tagline “Be Yourself, Together” with the words “That’s Love” under the red logo, Target’s new ad for its Wedding Gift Registry depicts a same-sex couple holding hands and touching noses as confetti falls around then. Very cute! But we also can’t forget that Target made a 2010 political donation to an anti-gay marriage candidate in Minnesota, prompting Lady Gaga to cancel an exclusive album deal with them. I hope this just one of many ways the company’s will make amends. [Styleite, Huffington Post]

Minnesota Church Ladies Fight For Marriage Equality

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJuly 13, 2012 //

Obama Supports Gay Marriage

The president comes out in support of same-sex unions! Read More »

NC Gay Marriage Ban

North Carolina voted to add gay marriage ban to state constitution. Read More »

Marriage Equality In WA

The state of Washington passed a marriage equality bill. Read More »

The suburbs of Minneapolis are a land of quiet cul-de-sacs, hot dish potlucks, and mostly conservative politics, but in light of a new amendment that seeks to add a gay marriage ban to the Minnesota constitution, these neighborhoods have become something a bit more unexpected: a sea of rainbow flags. And who’s leading the charge? Church ladies, of course!

As soon as the State Legislature voted to include this despicable amendment on the November ballot, Gwin Pratt, a senior pastor at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, sprang into action, brainstorming ways to fight it. One church member, Cindy Eyden, proposed a plan: what if they bought rainbow flags and handed them out to anyone who wanted one? Keep reading »

Brad Pitt’s Mom Writes Anti-Gay Marriage Letter

Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 6, 2012 //

Brad & Angie Engaged

It's finally happened: Brangelina are officially engaged. Read More »

Celebs On Gay Marriage

These couples won't marry until it's legal for everyone. Read More »

Kris Wants To Annul

Kris Humphries has asked to annul his marriage to Kim K. Read More »

MORNING QUICKIES

He may be an Obama supporter, but Brad Pitt’s mom is Team Romney — not to mention anti-gay marriage and anti-abortion. Jane Pitt sent a letter to the editor of Missouri’s News-Ledger in support of Romney, calling Obama “a liberal who supports the killing of unborn babies and same-sex marriage.” Wonder what Thanksgiving dinner conversation is like in that family? [Buzzfeed]
Well, Kris Humphries has beat ex Kim Kardashian to the maternity ward. He’s supposedly knocked up on-again/off-again girlfriend Myla Sinanaj. [The Celebrity Cafe]
Chris Brown, who is super duper mature, has told gossip blog Rumor Fix that he is willing to fight Drake (again!). Following their club brawl last month, celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman and soda bottling heir Alki David offered to pay Rihanna’s former beaus $1 million each to spar in the ring with another $1 million going to charity. [PopCrush] Keep reading »

Dick Cheney’s Lesbian Daughter Marries

Jessica WakemanJune 22, 2012 //

Mary Cheney, the lesbian daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, married her longtime partner Heather Poe today in Washington, D.C. In a statement, the Vice President said he was “delighted” his daughter could have her “relationship recognized,” adding “Mary and Heather and their children are very important and much loved members of our family and we wish them every happiness.” You hear that, bigots? [Advocate]
A “fetal personhood” amendment, which would seek to criminalize abortion by giving a fetus the same rights as a person, may not make it on Ohio’s state ballot this November because the anti-abortion group behind it can’t gather enough signatures. [Feminist.org]
Double X blogger Amanda Marcotte on why women having kids later is better for everyone. [Double X]
Check out this new documentary, “The Invisible War,” which takes on the epidemic of sexual assault within the American military. [MSNBC]
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Federal Court Rules DOMA Is Unconstitutional

NewserMay 31, 2012 //

A federal law that denies a host of benefits to gay married couples is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled today. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston said the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, discriminates against gay couples. The court agreed with a lower court judge who ruled in 2010 that the law is unconstitutional because it interferes with the right of a state to define marriage and denies married gay couples federal benefits given to heterosexual married couples, including the ability to file joint tax returns. Read more…

President Obama Talks Gay Marriage, “50 Shades Of Grey” On “The View”

Jessica WakemanMay 15, 2012 //

Obama Supports Gays

The president comes out in support of same-sex unions. Read More »

NC Gay Ban

North Carolina voted to add gay marriage ban to state constitution. Read More »

Lesbian Mom

One woman talks about being a lesbian mom. Read More »

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President Obama appeared on “The View” today, and damn, the talk was serious as if he appeared on “Meet The Press.” But there were very serious matters to discuss: last week’s announcement that the president believes lesbians and gays should be allowed to marry, the economy, and of course whether or not Mitt Romney is “a rich man who is out of touch” with average Americans. All the president will say about that last point is that Romney’s financial success should be celebrated, but as a politician he has “a different vision on how to move the country forward.”

After the serious talk, the ladies quizzed the president on his pop culture knowledge, including (gulp!) 50 Shades Of Grey. Hear his response, after the jump:

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