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college

Daily Fix

politics + activism

The State of Trans Women and the Seven Sisters: Mount Holyoke Opens Its Doors, Smith and The Rest Drag Heels

Most of the elite Seven Sisters colleges still use convoluted language to exclude trans women from their campuses. Mt Holyoke has bucked the trend, but the rest are still only…

Mari Brighe —

Oct 23, 2014

Daily Fix

high school

politics + activism

GLSEN Report Shows It’s Finally Getting Better in Schools For LGBT Youth

“High school and middle school are hard enough as it is. To think about the additional barriers facing these students is pretty heartbreaking, and we all need to stand up…

Adrian —

Oct 22, 2014

cat cora

Daily Fix

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Jillian Michaels Dreams of Being “Normal” Instead of Gay; Needs Hug and a Pusheen Motivational Poster

Sometimes only an adorable cartoon cat can help you learn to love yourself.

Heather Hogan —

Oct 21, 2014

Daily Fix

new music

music

Sleater-Kinney Look Back, Move Forward with Remastered Box Set and New Album

Excitement over tomorrow’s complete box set release has transformed into a frenzy over a new album and tour.

Alley Hector —

Oct 20, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

society + culture

Kristen Stewart’s Marrying the Feminist Movement in a Pile of Leaves this Sunday Funday

It’s the start of a new week, so rise and shine and head on in here for some good gay news!

Carmen —

Oct 19, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

first person

We Still Need Spirit Day: Remembering How It Started and Who It’s For

“We have to show them we want them to live. We need to advocate and fight for justice and for resources and for safety for our youth.”

Briana —

Oct 16, 2014

bisexuality

Daily Fix

politics + activism

National LGBTQ Task Force Has A New Name — Will It Have More Inclusive Programs to Match?

It would have been powerful to see the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, now the National LGBTQ Task Force, get ahead of the political curve with its naming and…

Adrian —

Oct 16, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

5 Trans Legal Protections Mapped Across The US, Plus Bonus 6th Map

Not all barriers can be resolved through state-by-state legal protections.

Maddie —

Oct 16, 2014

Daily Fix

trans media representation

movie news & trailers

You Should Go: “In the Turn” at Seattle’s Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

In the Turn is a documentary about a 10-year-old transgender girl who finds acceptance and empowerment in the company of queer roller derby collective, The Vagine Regime.

Brittani —

Oct 15, 2014

Daily Fix

julie goldman

tv news & trailers

“The Mindy Project” Debuts Lesbian Character Married To Julie Goldman, Bless It

In “The Devil Wears Land’s End,” Mindy accidentally goes on a date with a lesbian and then her butch girlfriend shows up AND IT’S JULIE GOLDMAN.

Riese —

Oct 14, 2014

Daily Fix

makeup

beauty

Winter Is Coming: How to Change Up Your Skincare for the Season

It’s peak Pumpkin Spice Latte season but early forecasts predict Polar Vortex 2: Electric Boogaloo and the time to address seasonal dry skin issues is now, not the middle of…

Elena —

Oct 14, 2014

alison bechdel

comic-con

geekery

A Queer Girl’s Epic Roundup of New York Comic Con 2014

With lots of amazing cosplay photos. Because, seriously, wow.

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 13, 2014