Tag: marriage equality

Why I’m Both Happy And Cynical About Yesterday’s Marriage Equality Ruling

By Trav Mamone

On June 27, 2015

Yesterday was a milestone for the LGBT+ movement; the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in all fifty states. What seemed at first as just a dream is now a reality for many same-sex couples in America. As I write this, more than twenty-four hours after the historic ruling, I’m happy […]

Activism

“Humor as Lube:” On Comedy and Activism

By Julia Burke

On April 22, 2014

Comedian Kristen Becker made a big splash in my hometown of Buffalo, first as the city’s favorite stand-up comedian and then as the general manager of Helium, a major comedy club bringing national t

Gay , Gender , Sex & Sexuality

I Know it When I Experience It

By Dae

On December 20, 2012

So, the UK government is working through the necessary legal contortions to achieve marriage equality (yay!), and of course opponents are falling all over themselves trying to come up with ways to pre

Quickies: 14/12/2012

By Bip

In Quickies

On December 14, 2012

Uruguay to become the 12th nation so far to pass a marriage equality law, after becoming the first Latin American country to legalise abortion earlier this year and considering regulating marijuana sales. Progressive! Meanwhile, in the U.S., here are some infographics depicting regional variations to support for marriage equality. Keeping with the marriage theme, a […]

Quickies

Quickies: 30/11/2012

By Bip

On November 30, 2012

The anti-gay National Organization for Marriage has been fined for violating Maine state law, prior to a referendum of marriage equality law. A trans woman in Australia wins a custody battle over her