Lgbt Politics

You Know What I'm Saying?

Joan Garry | Posted 10.20.2008 | Politics


Joan Garry

We understood that the Pittsburgh LGBT community had been fiercely behind Hillary and that our work there would be about persuasion.

Are Democrats Throwing Gays Under the Bus?

Karen Ocamb | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

It seems a pretty certain bet that most of the LGBT community will vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, though with curtailed enthusiasm after numerous missteps.

Gavin Newsom Calls Out Joe Biden Over Gay Marriage

Karen Ocamb | Posted 10.07.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

Sunday night aboard the Queen Mary, Gavin Newsom went beyond urging activism to defeat Proposition 8; he spoke of his frustration with Senator Joe Biden's agreement with Sarah Palin over same sex marriage.

Requiem for Gay Political Power

Karen Ocamb | Posted 09.03.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

The historic Democratic National Convention is over but one question remains: what the hell happened to the gays?

Hope

Cyndi Lauper | Posted 08.24.2008 | Politics


Cyndi Lauper

Like Obama, I grew up with a loving, hard-working single mom, in a neighborhood mixed with all races and different backgrounds. And like Obama, I knew that was our strength and not our weakness.

Equality California Raises Over $1.6 Million in 15 Minutes to Fight Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

They came pumped and ready to give. They knew what was at stake and they wanted to be part of history. And by the end of the 15 minutes allotted to ...

California Supreme Court OKs Marriage for Gays - But It Ain't Over Yet

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

The decision could be overturned if a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage makes it onto the November ballot, as expected, and is passed by voters.