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anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Michigan Same-Sex Couples Get a Court Win, But State Legislature Wants to Leave Trans People Behind

Republicans are trying to exclude trans protections in a civil rights amendment, while a federal judge has struck down a state law banning domestic partner benefits.

Mari Brighe —

Nov 13, 2014

Daily Fix

race

politics + activism

President of Lincoln University Slut-Shames Black Women, Incriminates Black Men, Asks for Silence Around Rape

“The other thing I want to tell you about brothers is that we will lead you to believe that you’re the best thing since sliced bread. But we’re slicing your…

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 11, 2014

Daily Fix

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

LGBT Veterans Deserve Equal Rights and Recognition, Not Just a Free Bloomin’ Onion

This Veteran’s Day, let’s give back to the queer service men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect us.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 11, 2014

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carmen carrera

pop culture fix

Ellen Page and Samira Wiley On the Out100 Covers, OMG

Samira Wiley and Ellen Page are among the featured entertainers, activists and athletes.

Kaitlyn —

Nov 11, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

society + culture

Laverne Cox, Pussy Riot, This Baby Otter, and the Rest of Us Are Family This Sunday Funday

It’s been a hard week, and I know we’re all tired of talking about the election, so here’s a bunch of warm and fuzzy news about LGBTQ folks around the…

Carmen —

Nov 9, 2014

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Can Japan Deny Entry To a “Pickup Artist” with a History of Racialized Sexual Violence?

When we discuss this man’s history here in Japan, it becomes difficult to overstate what a truly disgusting individual Julien Blanc is.

Savannah —

Nov 9, 2014

Andreja Pejic

Daily Fix

movie features

Hollywood Is Ready For Trans Characters, But Not Trans Actors

Two more films featuring transgender characters will be out this year, but neither of them are played by trans actors. Hollywood seems ready to use trans stories, but remains uncomfortable…

Mari Brighe —

Nov 7, 2014

Daily Fix

sexism

politics + activism

Street Harassment May Never Disappear, But You’ve Got Rights Too

People surviving street harassment around the world have options. Who knew! 200 plus pages of options, in fact. But one truth remains: all the laws and policies around street harassment…

Carmen —

Nov 7, 2014

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

It Looks Like Marriage Equality is Finally Headed to the Supreme Court

A federal appeals court ruled today that the bans on same-sex marriage in four states are constitutional. Today’s decision means SCOTUS will have to make a decision on marriage equality.

Yvonne —

Nov 6, 2014

country music

Daily Fix

music

Kacey Musgraves’ Queer Country Anthem “Follow Your Arrow” Wins Song of the Year at the CMAs!

Our favorite queer-friendly country singer is back at it!

Mey —

Nov 6, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Why The Anti-Street Harassment Movement Needs to Involve More Women of Color

While men of all colors perpetrate street harassment, addressing it in communities of color calls for specific intra-community solutions rather than broad condemnations of male privilege.

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 5, 2014

Daily Fix

hate crime

gender

Media Refuses To Grant Trans Women Dignity — Even Murder Victims

Often, trans people are treated as little more than curiosities. Even when they lose their lives to hate crimes and other violence, they are rarely treated as more than clickbait.

Mari Brighe —

Nov 5, 2014