The New York Times Magazine this Sunday will feature an article by Benoit Denizet-Lewis, an XY Magazine alumnus. You can read “Coming Out in Middle School”...
Why Did Clinton Sign DOMA Thirteen Years Ago? Thirteen years ago today, then-president Bill Clinton signed into law DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA essentially...
In 1995, Republicans gained the majority of both chambers of Congress for the first time since the 1950s. And boy, did they (ab)use it. Now, for...
A personal account from the LGBT Leadership Summit in San Bernadino, CA (Editor’s note: This piece was written by guest blogger Jane Wishon, a straight, Christian,...
Gay Marriage: “I’m basically in support” Last week, Bill Clinton, who as President signed into law both “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the “Defense of Marriage...
Those of you who use Twitter probably are familiar with #SameSexSunday. It’s a popular recommendation designation that tells people on Twitter who you suggest they “follow.”...
**UPDATE** Now With Video Sally Kern didn’t learn her lesson, even after mass public outrage. No doubt strategically timed to make Independence Day headlines, Oklahoma Rep....
West Point grad Lt. Dan Choi, an Iraq War veteran and Arabic linguist, is gay. He came out recently on The Rachel Maddow Show. And today...
**UPDATED: Video.** Another highly contentious attempt to reach the LGBTQ community. Obama spoke for over twenty minutes, with Michelle at his side, to a room crowded...
**UPDATE** 06.25.09: Senate did NOT vote on the Hate Crimes Bill today as expected. Attached it to the Defense Authorization Bill. May not pass… Happy Anniversary,...
Today, sometime after 4:00 PM, the New York State Senate held a short session, the first since June 8, when the Republican Coup stalled the people’s...
Guess What? New York Governor David Paterson is calling an “extraordinary session” of the state Senate tomorrow, in hopes that they will address the dozens of...
Obama Administration Fighting For Gay Rights Over There So They Don’t Have To Fight For Them Over Here? Secretary of State Clinton: Fierce Advocate For Gay...
Throw The Bums Out In just a few hours the Republican overthrown of the New York State Senate will be exactly eight days old, and it’s...
What The White House Says It Says About Gay Rights. Here’s the text from WhiteHouse.gov on gay civil rights: “President Obama also continues to support the...