Daily Fix

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Bradlee Dean’s Anti-Gay Metal Band Rocks Iowa School to Everyone’s Horror and Dismay

“In the aftermath of the apparently horrific “performance,” the school is now scrambling to not only recover the money paid to the Junkyard Prophets but provide counseling to the students…

Rachel —

Mar 13, 2012

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Priest Who Ruined Lesbian’s Mother’s Funeral Placed On “Administrative Leave”

The priest who denied Barbara Johnson communion at her mother’s funeral and walked out during her eulogy is suspended — but higher-ups claim it’s got nothing to do with that…

Riese —

Mar 12, 2012

Daily Fix

society + culture

Young Women Leading the Way in Linguistic Change

Insert obligatory cunning linguist joke here.

Laura —

Mar 12, 2012

Daily Fix

obama administration

politics + activism

People Besides Homeless Gay Teens Maybe Starting to Notice Gay Teen Homelessness

“If people really come to care about homeless gay teens, it means that they’re willing to care about more than gay marriage or cute pictures of weddings at city hall.”

Rachel —

Mar 12, 2012

Daily Fix

mitt romney

politics + activism

Romney and Santorum’s Big Super Tuesday Out

Romney kind of won some things, but not enough things that we can really say he “won a thing.”

Rachel —

Mar 7, 2012

barack obama

college

school

Columbia Decries Barnard’s Dumb Man-Stealing Lesbian Sluts’ Success Snagging Obama For Grad Speech

When I heard that President Obama would be speaking at my school, Barnard, and not at his Alma Mater across the street, I knew that outrage would ensue. And it…

Lily —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Agreement on Anoka-Hennepin Lawsuit Ends “Neutrality Policy,” Gives Hope

“Teachers may affirm the dignity and self-worth of students and any protected characteristics of students, such as being LGBT, without running afoul of any district policy.”

Rachel —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Rush Limbaugh Screws Himself Over Talking About Sex

In which Rush Limbaugh is just as wrong as one could possibly be.

Jamie J. Hagen —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

Conservatives Lash Out Against Lesbian Mayor For Being a Lesbian, Promoting Equality

“Well, I’m the mayor of Houston first, but I’m still a lesbian. And I care.”

Lemon —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

pop culture fix

However, These Celebrity Responses to Kirk Cameron Are F*cking Hilarious (UPDATE: Kirk Responds!)

“I’m getting him some new books. The Old Testament simply can’t be expected to explain everything.” #noh8 (Also: Kirk Cameron responds, plays the victim, surprise)

Riese —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

international news

society + culture

Barry Obama’s Transgender Nanny Tells Her Story, Breaks Your Heart

The AP tracked down Barack Obama’s former nanny and found her living in the slums of Jakarta where she presents as male to avoid being killed, abused or beaten.

Riese —

Mar 5, 2012

Daily Fix

marriage equality

society + culture

They Like Us, They Really Like Us: Future Looks Better Than Ever For Gay Marriage

Maybe we’ve finally reached the point where there’s no turning back on the road towards marriage equality.

Rachel —

Mar 5, 2012