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AfterEllen.com Huddle: Loving the brands and people who don't love us back
, Aug 26, 2011

It sucks to find out your favorite celeb or thrift store hates you.

8 New York wedding stories that will make you smile — and maybe even cry
, Jul 25, 2011

City halls and marriage bureaus across New York state opened up on Sunday so that gay couples didn't have to wait another second to get married.

Maddow brings out the mad with truth about Obama and gay marriage
, Jun 30, 2011
The MSNBC host is under fire for insisting that Obama doesn't support marriage equality. Is she out of line or just reporting the truth?
New York Says "I Do" to Marriage Equality
, Jun 25, 2011
The vote was finally held Friday night and passed by a vote of 33-29.
We make over the US Military's DADT comic book
, May 5, 2011

What soldiers are really thinking about their gay and lesbian peers.

Julianne Moore and other actresses who have played politics on screen
, Apr 29, 2011
Laura Linney, Thandie Newton, Cynthia Nixon and more.
Styled Out: Revisiting '90s activism
, Mar 16, 2011
Get your Act Up shirts out — they are more relevant than ever.
Lady Gaga's Target deal dissolves, leaves shoppers wondering who to support
, Mar 10, 2011
The retailer won't hold up its end of the bargain, which has us concerned they aren't as gay-positive as we'd like them to be.
Rachel Maddow takes center stage at MSNBC
, Mar 2, 2011
She’s the network’s biggest star, but with that distinction comes some heavy scrutiny.
Black History Month Spotlight: Queer black women writers
, Feb 28, 2011
A look at the politically charged and revolutionary work of Audre Lorde and Sapphire.
Lady Gaga bargains with Target on gay rights
, Feb 23, 2011
The pop star says she only agreed to work with Target if they made amends to the LGBT community. The retailer says that isn't exactly true.
Department of Justice Will No Longer Defend DOMA
, Feb 23, 2011
The executive branch must enforce and defend the law of the land. But when it comes to the Defense of Marriage Act, the Obama admin will no longer defend it on constitutional grounds.
Senate votes to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
, Dec 18, 2010

The Senate votes 65-31 to pass landmark legislation.

Olivia Wilde urges us to vote with a dystopian view of the future
, Oct 28, 2010
The actress worked with MoveOn.org to create a fun PSA.
Ann Coulter says "marriage is not a civil right" at Homocon
, Sep 27, 2010
The conservative political commentator denounced gay marriage and made several gay jokes at the gay Republican gathering this weekend.
Watch it Now: Live Streaming of Today's DADT Senate Debate
, Sep 21, 2010
Senator McCain and other Republican legislators try to filibuster the DREAM act which would repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell.
Don't Ask Don't Tell ruled unconstitutional
, Sep 10, 2010
A California federal judge handed down an 85-page decision saying DADT violates the Constitutional rights of gay service members.
The long road ahead for the Prop. 8 ruling and how stars can help shine the way
, Aug 5, 2010
We celebrate Judge Vaughn Walker's decision in California and figure out exactly what it means.
Prop. 8 ruled unconstitutional
, Aug 4, 2010
Gay couples can now legally be married in California. And this time, it'll stick.
Hillary Clinton: “Gay rights are human rights, once and for all.”
, Jun 23, 2010
The former first lady gave a rousing speech celebrating LGBT pride month.
RachelWatch Special Edition: "Real Time with Bill Maher"
, Jun 14, 2010
Rachel Maddow joins Maher, Oliver Stone, Bill Frist and Queen Noor to discuss the Gulf oil spill and our little filibuster problem.
Review of "8: The Mormon Proposition"
, Jun 1, 2010
One of the most emotionally affecting and well-crafted documentaries of the last decade, 8 tells the story of the blow the Mormon Church dealt to LGBT equality in California.
Rachel Maddow tops the list of most powerful lesbians in politics
, Apr 23, 2010
On a blogger's list of the top 20 gay women with political pull, the TV host is above mayors, activists and a House Representative.
Unsung Heroines, Part 2: More Queer Women Who Deserve Their Own Biopics
, Sep 14, 2009
In the second article in our series, we outline and cast biopics that should be made about Natalie Barney, Angela Davis, Sheryl Swoopes, and Dorothy Arzner.