All posts tagged "LGBT"
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Anneliese Mahoney | May 4, 2016
Will the Stonewall Inn Become an Official National Monument? It Looks Very Likely
Obama may officially announce it next month.
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Alexandra Simone | April 26, 2016
North Carolina Legislators File HB2 Repeal: It’s About Time
Will it be successful?
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Mariam Jaffery | April 21, 2016
Whole Foods Shoots Down Claims of Homophobia Against Openly Gay Pastor
The facts don't really add up.
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 13, 2016
Porn Site XHamster Blocks North Carolina in Light of H.B. 2
No porn for North Carolinians (on XHamster at least).
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Mariam Jaffery | March 30, 2016
Georgia Governor Strikes Down Religious Liberty Bill
A conservative governor sides with LGBT rights.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 25, 2016
North Carolina’s Reactionary New Anti-LGBT Law
Based on fear-mongering, of course.
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Julia Bryant | March 17, 2016
It’s 2016 and Some State Lawmakers are Still Trying to Fight LGBT Equality
Legislate, don't discriminate.
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Julia Bryant | February 18, 2016
Virginia Nondiscrimination Bill Discriminates, Passes House of Delegates
Getting discrimination wrong in Virginia.
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 26, 2016
Claims of Discrimination at BYU Law May Spark ABA Involvement
FreeBYU brought some concerns to the ABA.
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Alexis Evans | November 11, 2015
11-Year-Old Girl Shames Conservative Moms’ “Anti-Gay” American Girl Doll Boycott
Some children have gay parents...so what.
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Jennifer Polish | August 6, 2015
Lesbian Humor is Amazing
From crop tops to crew shirts, Autostraddle has created a line of "Gal Pal" wear.
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Jennifer Polish | July 16, 2015
LGBTQ Pro Sports: Obstacles and Victories
How is life in professional sports for out athletes?
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Hyunjae Ham | July 16, 2015
I Have Mixed Feelings About Gay Marriage
There is a difference between promoting tolerance and forcing acceptance.
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Jennifer Polish | July 8, 2015
Bittersweet Lesbian Kisses at the World Cup
The World Cup is the place for out lesbian players to advocate for queer inclusion in professional sports.
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Alexis Evans | April 30, 2015
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Historic Gay Marriage Case
Once the Supreme Court rules, gay marriage may become the law of the land.
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Jennifer Polish | April 23, 2015
#Boycott Indiana, #Ferguson, and Romanticizing Coastal Cities
Just a cursory glance at recent social movement-esque trends on Twitter reveals a disturbing tendency of national conversations. I...
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Jennifer Polish | April 16, 2015
There’s Something Scarier Than Religious Freedom Going on in Indiana
Indiana is at it again with repressive, discriminatory laws. This time they're racist.
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Alexis Evans | March 31, 2015
Backlash Over Discriminatory Indiana Law Forces Governor to Clarify
Indiana's governor announced he will work to fix his state's new religious freedom law by clarifying that it...
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Jessica McLaughlin | March 27, 2015
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Take Different Paths to LGBT Inclusion
BSA and GSUSA have had very different approaches to LGBT members and leaders.
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Alexis Evans | March 25, 2015
Gaming Convention Gen Con May Relocate if Indiana Signs Anti-Gay Bill
USA's largest gaming expo Gen Con threatens to leave Indiana if Governor signs anti-gay bill.
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Anneliese Mahoney | February 16, 2015
Landmark Ruling Against Gay Conversion Therapy in NJ Court
A NJ court issued a landmark ruling this week against gay conversion therapy.
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Hannah R. Winsten | February 12, 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day! Gay Weddings May Soon Be Sanctioned by SCOTUS
The Supreme Court just might let gay couples get married, without any state-by-state restrictions.
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 30, 2014
The FDA’s New Blood Donation Policy Still Discriminates Against Gay Men
The FDA changed its blood donation policy, but it still discriminates against gay men to the tune of...
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Anneliese Mahoney | September 29, 2014
“Gay Panic” Defense Outlawed in California
There's good news coming out of California right now -- the "gay panic" defense is no longer legal...
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Anneliese Mahoney | September 5, 2014
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Finally Include LGBT Groups
Good news for those who are both gay and have Irish pride: next year, New York City will...
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Alex Hill | August 13, 2014
Diversity in Hollywood: A History of Failure
The silver screen continues to be inundated with white, male actors despite the diverse population of the United...
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Erika Bethmann | July 22, 2014
Good Call, SCOTUS: Conversion Therapy Banned in California
Despite the uproar about some of the Supreme Court's latest decisions, there was also a recent progressive SCOTUS...
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Hannah R. Winsten | July 17, 2014
WARNING: The Christians Are Coming for Your Civil Liberties
The Hobby Lobby ruling, not even a month old, is already proving to be disturbingly broad. Ruth Bader...
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Brittany Alzfan | July 14, 2014
The National Gay Blood Drive: A Call for Change
On Friday, gay and bisexual men participated in the second annual National Gay Blood Drive. The drive's goal...
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Matt DeWilde | July 14, 2014
LGBT Rights Groups Pulling Support for ENDA in Light of Hobby Lobby Ruling
Several LGBT rights groups have withdrawn their support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would...