crime

#blacklivesmatter

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: #SayHerName Protests Remember Black Women and More News Stories

Why some members of San Francisco’s BlackOut Collective protested topless, the Girl Scouts of America reaffirm their trans inclusive policies, a man is charged with London Chanel’s death and other…

Yvonne —

May 26, 2015

barack obama

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: London Chanel, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Philly and Other News Stories

The way the media reported on the deadly Waco shootout, a trans woman was stabbed in Philly, there’s new restrictions on military style equipment for the local police and more…

Yvonne —

May 19, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Indiana’s Governor Doesn’t Know What the Fuss is About and More News Stories

Gov. Mike Pence can’t give us a straight answer, good news for Ferguson protestors, Ellen Pao’s gender discrimination lawsuit and more news for you!

Yvonne —

Mar 31, 2015

all the things they said

crime

lgbt history

21 Indications That This 1892 Teenage Murderess Was Insane, and By “Insane” I Mean “Gay”

“She was regarded as mentally wrong by young men.”

Riese —

Feb 19, 2015

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Lesbian Couple Shot By “Fixated” Coast Guard Co-Worker

Coast Guard officer Lisa Trubnikova and her wife, Anna Trubnikova, were shot in their home in Bourne, Massachusetts by 31-year-old co-worker Adrian Loya on Thursday.

Heather Hogan —

Feb 9, 2015

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

19 Year-Old Renisha McBride’s Killer Convicted on Three Counts

The prosecution argued he acted recklessly.

Maddie —

Aug 7, 2014

crime

Daily Fix

society + culture

Two Years Later, Shooter of Texas Teenage Lesbian Couple Arrested For Murder and Sexual Assault

19-year-old Mollie Olgin and18-year-old Mary Chapa were sexually assaulted and shot in July 2012, resulting in Mollie’s death. At last, the depraved man who did it is in custody.

Riese —

Jun 23, 2014

crime

criminal justice reform

politics + activism

Oklahoma Man’s Gruesome Execution Highlights Death Penalty System’s Failures

The state should be a rational actor, not a vengeful creature. Nothing about the current system — its high cost, its failure as a deterrent, its racist application — stands…

Adrian —

May 2, 2014

crime

hate crime

politics + activism

Ending Violence Against Queer Black Women Is Everybody’s Responsibility

Moore’s article challenges Black men, but it also challenges us all — especially queer folk — to examine the way we enact violence upon each other.

Helen —

Mar 25, 2014

crime

really really really bad bad news

society + culture

Mother Says Britney Cosby’s Father, Implicated In Murder, Disapproved Of Slain Lesbain Couple’s “Lifestyle”

Galveston police believe James Larry Cosby was involved in the murders of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, and Britney’s Mom suggests he was motivated by homophobia.

Riese —

Mar 16, 2014

crime

hate crime

politics + activism

Black Lesbian Couple Murdered in Texas Gulf Area

Two women’s families are demanding answers after their bodies were found dumped outside a Galveston County convenience store.

Adrian —

Mar 10, 2014

alsoalsoalso

crime

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Exploring Women(‘s Lives) and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Everything’s coming out gay!

Carmen —

May 1, 2013