Daily Fix

Daily Fix

laverne cox

politics + activism

After 16-Year Struggle, New York State Medicaid Will Finally Cover Trans Healthcare

“Trans people of color and low income trans people have been struggling and organizing all along, because this is a life or death issue.”

Maddie —

Dec 19, 2014

#blacklivesmatter

Angela Davis

politics + activism

Audre Lorde Project Hosts Vigil and Flashmob To “Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves”

“To be clear, we are not here to change the system. We are here to SHUT IT DOWN.”

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 16, 2014

#blacklivesmatter

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Dispatches From The Millions Marches: Thousands Show Up For #BlackLivesMatter Nationwide

“While it is definitely tragic we still have to march, there is something beautiful and hopeful about the fact that I am fighting for [my mom’s] freedom as much as…

Yvonne —

Dec 15, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

society + culture

It’s Sunday Funday! Just Ask LeAnn Rimes, Ava DuVernay, and the Christmas Sheep

Same-sex couples are statistically proven to be bonded for life, an otter finds home for the first time, and a bunch of UK queers upgrade their love in this week’s…

Carmen —

Dec 14, 2014

Daily Fix

trans media representation

geekery

How “Batgirl #37” Undid a Year and a Half of Positive Trans Representation in a Single Page (Updated)

In this latest issue, not only do the writers play with some very dangerous transmisogynistic tropes, but they toss Barbara Gordon’s character development out the window and turn her from…

Mey —

Dec 12, 2014

AIDS

Daily Fix

politics + activism

FDA Upholds Status Quo Banning Blood Donations From Gay Men

The FDA is the one politicizing the issue, not the blood organizations and medical associations that support lifting the lifetime ban.

Adrian —

Dec 11, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Backwards Mitten: Michigan Might Be The Next “Right To Discriminate” State

Michigan picks up where Arizona left off and tries to “restore” the right to discriminate based on religious beliefs. Worse yet, the bill has better traction that a bill to…

Mari Brighe —

Dec 10, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

This Might Be The Most Important Moment Ever To Fight Rape On Campus

Let’s talk about the ways women, communities and even institutions are responding to the situation in ways that can bring us hope.

Adrian —

Dec 10, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

society + culture

Sunday Funday Supports Gay Kids, Trans Kids, and Your Holiday Mom (As Always)

The holigay season is in full stride, but I’ve got enough happy news to completely rejuvenate you after that killer shopping sesh at the mall.

Carmen —

Dec 7, 2014

beyonce

country music

music

2015 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, St. Vincent, Tegan and Sara Nominated

Beyoncé is officially the most-nominated female artist ever, Malala Yousafzai (sort of) and Elizabeth Warren can add “Grammy Nominee” to their resumé and lesbian country singer Brandy Clark earns two…

Mey —

Dec 6, 2014

Daily Fix

longform journalism

politics + activism

I Believe Jackie: On Credibility, Rape Culture, and Rolling Stone

A 9,000 word Rolling Stone piece about rape culture at the University of Virginia is falling apart at the binding as details of its central narrative, the story of a…

Adrian —

Dec 6, 2014

Daily Fix

taylor swift

celebrities (vapid fluff)

What If Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss Are Kissing Partners? WHAT IF!

At the very least, some women somewhere are kissing in public and I endorse it for president.

Adrian —

Dec 5, 2014