The Kiss

JoAnn Wypijewski : Sex & Sexuality

Let us pause, amid the muddle of the moment in this season of renewal and fresh starts, to consider fundamental things.

Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

Radio Nation : Howard Dean

Richard Kim and Sarah Posner on the Obama's controversial embrace of Rick Warren. Plus: Ari Berman on Howard Dean's legacy and more.

Rick Warren: Obama's First Big Mistake

The Rachel Maddow Show : Barack Obama Administration

Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.

Stewart vs. Huckabee on Marriage Rights

The Daily Show : Marriage & Divorce

Jon Stewart challenges Republican Mike Huckabee over the hypocrisy and dishonesty of his anti-marriage equality positions.

Prop 8: The Musical

Funny or Die : Humor

Hollywood stars like Jack Black, John C. Reilly and Neil Patrick Harris parody the absurdity of the religious right's pro-Prop 8 position...in song.

Candace Gingrich Discusses Prop 8

Countdown

Newt Gingrich's sister speaks out about her brother's homophobia and the backlash to Prop 8 in California.

Push Back on Prop 8

Torie Osborn : California

If the courts don't overturn Proposition 8, expect an initiative challenging it to appear on a California ballot.

Richard Kim on Why Prop 8 Won

Grit TV : Civil Rights & Liberties

The Nation's Richard Kim explores why the No on Prop 8 campaign failed to gain much momentum in California.

Olbermann's Special Comment on Prop 8

Countdown

Reflecting on the success of the anti-gay Prop 8 measure in California, Olbermann makes the case for love and understanding.

Marital Discord: Why Prop 8 Won

Richard Kim

With bald lies and racial pandering, an anti-gay marriage intiative succeeds in California.

I Now Denounce You Chuck & Larry

The Daily Show : Presidential Election 2008

Jon Stewart rips Proposition 8, an initiative that would rewrite the constitution to eliminate the rights of same-sex couples to marry in California.

The Culture War Disarmed

Richard Kim : Presidential Election 2008

This time, Democrats won't be losing the culture war.

Radio Nation With Laura Flanders

Radio Nation : Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

Arthur C. Danto recalls Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Kim analyzes California's gay marriage ruling.

Gay Marriage Ruling Launches a Larger Fight

Christopher Lisotta

Champagne corks are popping in the Castro and West Hollywood, but elsewhere in America, the fight is just beginning.

Gay Muslims Unveiled in 'Jihad for Love'

Rashi Kesarwani : Islam & Muslims

Parvez Sharma's new documentary chronicles the experiences of gay and lesbian Muslims in seven countries, as they struggle to align their sexuality with their religion.

Does the 'T' Stand Alone?

Christopher Lisotta : Congress

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

The Gay Presidential Debate

E.J. Graff : Campaigns & Elections

What do the Democratic presidential candidates talk about when they talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues?

Welcome, Baby Cheney

Robert Scheer : Dick Cheney

Now that Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter has presented him with a grandson, maybe it's time for Grandpa to join PFLAG.

John Amaechi's Timeout

Dave Zirin : Sports

The openly gay former NBA star speaks eloquently against homophobia, the war in Iraq and racism.

ACT UP's New Urgency

Emily Douglas

Twenty years after its founding, the AIDS activist group is expanding its mission to universal healthcare.

ACT UP at 20

The audacious and visionary organization has been a beacon for gay/lesbian rights and healthcare reform.

Out of the Closet and Onto the Court

Dave Zirin : Sports

Former NBA player John Amaechi's admission that he is gay exposed the league's compassion and bigotry.

Beyond Marriage: Love and the Law

Beccah Golubock Watson : Marriage & Divorce

Pressure is building to expand the legal definition of family beyond the boundaries of gay or straight marriage.

Haggard Values

Richard Kim

The homophobic values vote took a body blow in the midterm elections, helped along by hypocrisy in high places.