LGBTQ Activism

Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia? Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia?

Some National Football League players appear to be turning over a new leaf when it comes to gay rights, but a history of homophobia still haunts the sport.

Sep 29, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

A Gross Unfairness: The Workings of the Straight State A Gross Unfairness: The Workings of the Straight State

Scrutinizing the machinery of the "straight state."

Jul 29, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Steven Epstein

Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking? Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking?

The Nation's Richard Kim and others discuss the admittedly provocative antics of Sacha Baron Cohen's latest creation.

Jul 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv

Progressives and the LGBT Movement Progressives and the LGBT Movement

The Nation's Richard Kim participates in a panel discussion on the role of LGBT politics within the progressive movement.

Jul 1, 2009 / GRITtv

Gay Rights Beyond Marriage and the Military Gay Rights Beyond Marriage and the Military

Nation contributor Lisa Duggan reflects on the state of the gay rights movement, forty years after Stonewall.

Jun 29, 2009 / Press Room

Obama’s Stonewall Obama’s Stonewall

Since Obama traced his dazzling arc to the presidency, his stance on gay rights has become murkier, and more Clintonian.

Jun 24, 2009 / Richard Kim

What’s Right With Utah What’s Right With Utah

In the nation's reddest state, Salt Lake City queers are making big love.

Jun 24, 2009 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

What’s Next For The LGBT Equality Movement? What’s Next For The LGBT Equality Movement?

The Nation's Richard Kim joins a panel discussion on the impact of Prop 8 in California being upheld and more.

May 27, 2009 / GRITtv

Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

The (totally straight) Colbert Coalition has formed to oppose same-sex marriage--and make a commercial about it.

Apr 17, 2009 / The Colbert Report

Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President

With Barack Obama's inauguration, Gene Robinson has hope that an openly gay person can become president in the future.

Jan 21, 2009 / The Daily Show

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