Articles Index
Homeless Youth Pridewalk 2009
Two women are walking across America to raise awareness about the issues of LGBTQ homeless youth. Here is more about their adventure.
Barack Obama's inauguration: One Lesbian's Experience
Cheril N. Clarke made the trip to Washington, DC to see the inauguration of Barack Obama. Cheril reflects on this important day and what it means to our nation.
Psychological Impact of Anti-Gay Ballot Measures on LGBT Community
I was depressed after an anti-gay ballot measure was passed in my state, and many states across the country. Turns out depression is a common effect of witnessing your rights being voted upon.
Barack Obama Versus John McCain on Lesbian and Gay Issues
2008 is an important year in politics. A new president will be elected in the United States. There are many important issues this election cycle, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans issues. This article compares John McCain and Barack Obama on gay and lesbian issues.
Is the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in Sight?
A federal court has ruled the military cannot discharge someone just because they are gay. Does that mean "Don't Ask, Don't Tells" days are numbered?
Virginia Child Custody Case Good News for Gay and Lesbian Parents
A child custody case in Virginia is good news for one lesbian mom and may help other same-sex parents in child custody disputes.
How has MLK Jr. affected my life?
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. mean to gays and lesbians? This essay from guest writer Gina Daggett tells what Martin Luther King, Jr. meant to her.
Lesbians in Iran
What is life like for lesbians in Iran? Do Iranian lesbians really face torture and death of they come out?
San Francisco Dyke March - From an Organizers Perspective
Retts Scauzillo is on the committee of the San Francisco Dyke March. Here she offers her thoughts and feelings about what it means to organize the largest event for dykes in the world.
My trip to the Feminist Hullaballoo: Santa Fe New Mexico
Retts Scauzillo traveled to the Feminist Hullaballoo in Sante Fe, NM and gives this report back to Lesbian Life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gay Pride
Why is Gay Pride celebrated in June? Why do gays need a pride day anyway? Do lesbians have their own pride day? All these and more quesitons about gay and lesbian pride are answered here.
Gays in the Military: Military Service Members okay with Gay Soldiers
A new poll shows that most military service members know gay or lesbian soldiers and it just doesn't matter to them. So, why is "Don't ask, Don't Tell" still in place? Here's more about the acceptance of gays in the military.
What can we Learn from Arizona's defeat of a gay-marriage ban?
Why was Arizona the only state to defeat a gay marriage ban? What can we learn from Arizona's Gay Rights victory on November 7th, 2006 in the mid-term elections. Why was Arizona the only state to defeat a gay marriage ban?
Gay Marriage Arizona - the Fight for Gay Marriage in Arizona
Prop 107 would make gay marriage and legal recognition of domestic partnerships illegal in the state of Arizona. Gay Marriage in Arizona would not be allowed, as would other protections to unmarried couples, straight or gay.
Colorado Gay Marriage - Colorado Civil Unions
Colorado is in a unique position this election year. Voters will have a change to vote both for and against gay rights. Voters will have the chance to outlaw gay marriage, while at the same time, vote for a law to allow civil unions. Amendment 43, if passed, will prohibit gay marriage, and Referendum I, if passed will grant domestic partners certain rights and responsibilities.
Mid-Term Election Results for Gays and Lesbians 2006
Although Democrats appear to be taking back control of the country, gay marriage ballots have not fared well with voters. Anti-Gay marriage ballots have passed in most states
Gay Rights Fight in Idaho
Idaho already bans gay marriage. What other restrictions is Idaho trying to pass against gays and lesbians?
MICHIGAN WOMYN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL AND TRANS WOMEN
Does the Michigan Womyn's Music festival now allow transsexual and trans identified women to attend the festival? For years Michigan has had a womyn-born women only policy. Some people are saying the festival changed its policy and admitted trans women. What's the real story?
Top Colleges for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Students
The Advocate College Guide ranks the best colleges for LGBT students in the United States. What are the top schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans college students? How does your college rank for LGBT issues?
What to Expect at Your First Gay Pride Event
If you've never been to gay pride, you are probably a little anxious about what to expect. What can you expect at your first gay pride? This article will help you get ready for your first gay pride event.
The Supreme Court: What Can You Do?
What can gays and lesbians do to influence the nominations to the Supreme Court. How will the Supreme Court nominations impact the gay and lesbian (GLBT) community?
Best & Worst of 2004 for Lesbians and Gays
2004 had some really great things for gays and lesbians and some really bad things. What were the best and worst of 2004 for gays and lesbians?
Election Results 2004
Here's how ballot measures and gay and lesbian candidates fared in the 2004 election.
Gays and Lesbians in the Military
Don't Ask, Don't Tell has been in effect for 10 years now. How has the military policy on gay and lesbian soldiers affected national security? Gays in the Military Expert, Mary Ann Humphrey Keever, author of My Country, My Right to Serve shares her thoughts.
President Bush on Gay Marriage
The President of the United States has come out against gay and lesbian marriage and has endorsed an Constitutional Amendment declaring marriage as between a man and a woman only.