LGBTQ Activism

Holy Matrimony! Holy Matrimony!

As politicians square off on gay marriage, progressives must enter the debate.

Feb 26, 2004 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

Adam and Steve–Together at Last Adam and Steve–Together at Last

Will someone please explain to me how permitting gays and lesbians to marry threatens the institution of marriage?

Nov 26, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Name of Love The Name of Love

In January 1948 Dutton brought out the third novel of a promising young writer named Gore Vidal. The publishing house was nervous.

Nov 20, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Adam Haslett

Boston Marriage Boston Marriage

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision in favor of gay marriage may have set off a political earthquake, but as a matter of law it was a no-brainer.

Nov 20, 2003 / Editorial / The Editors

Letter From London Letter From London

Early on the crisp morning of October 15, the archbishops of thirty-seven of the thirty-eight provinces of the Anglican Communion (known as primates) gathered in closed session...

Nov 6, 2003 / Editorial / Honor Moore

Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars

The GOP embrace of homophobia is more than simply a sop to the far right.

Oct 2, 2003 / Feature / Doug Ireland

From Protest to Patronage From Protest to Patronage

Bayard Rustin forged a remarkable career as a social activist. Briefly a member of the Young Communist League, he repudiated communism but remained a socialist throughout his l...

Sep 11, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Randall Kennedy

Marriage of Convenience Marriage of Convenience

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Aug 14, 2003 / Editorial / Doug Ireland

Bush Plays Pope on Gay Marriage Bush Plays Pope on Gay Marriage

In America, it is a civil institution, not a religious one.

Aug 7, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer

Queer Cheer Queer Cheer

The Supreme Court's sweeping June 26 ruling in Lawrence v. Texas came almost seventeen years to the day after one of the darkest moments in the history of the gay movement.

Jul 2, 2003 / Editorial / Richard Kim

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