Daily Fix

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Federal Courts in Louisiana, Wisconsin, Indiana Send Mixed Messages on Marriage

It’s two steps forward, one step back as judges find rule both for and against same-sex marriage bans.

Kaitlyn —

Sep 4, 2014

asia

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Female Students Arrested in Malaysia, Suspected of Criminal “Same-Sex Relations”

Nabbed in an early morning hotel raid, the pair face prosecution under state syariah laws criminalising lesbian sex.

Fikri —

Sep 3, 2014

advertising

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Why Advertising Directed At People of Color Doesn’t Land For Me

STOP TRYING TO SELL ME CHEERIOS!

Hannah Hodson —

Sep 3, 2014

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Stonewall Begins Work On Trans Inclusion, Asks for Your Feedback

#TransStonewall, a closed door conference attended by 50 trans activists and community members, hopefully signals a positive future for Britain’s largest LGB charity and its relationship with the trans community.

Fikri —

Sep 2, 2014

carrie brownstein

Daily Fix

tv reviews

In Which Mari and Mey Have Conflicted Feelings About “Transparent”

Have you seen the preview for Amazon Prime’s new trans woman-centered dramedy Transparent? We have, and we have very conflicted feelings about it.

Mey —

Sep 2, 2014

Daily Fix

makeup

beauty

Mascara and Minstrelsy: Benefit Cosmetics’ Racist Video Fails Everything

“This could be a recruitment video for The Iggy Azalea School For Basics Who Can’t Rap Good And Want To Do Racist Stuff Too.”

Elena —

Sep 2, 2014

Daily Fix

women's health

politics + activism

The Kyriarchy Is Killing Us: Survey Says LGBT Women Poorer, Less Healthy Than Everyone Else

Recently-released survey results from the Gallup Well-Being Project spotlighted the differences between LGBT and non-LGBT men and women’s physical, social, financial, and community well-being, and they didn’t paint a pretty…

Carmen —

Sep 1, 2014

Daily Fix

racism

gender

Black Advocates Address Stigma, Discrimination Around Breastfeeding and Black Motherhood

“Black motherhood and bodily autonomy has been historically undermined and often robbed from Black women in numerous ways. From this country’s first visions of us as wild oversexed Jezebels able…

Briana —

Sep 1, 2014

Daily Fix

HIV/AIDS

lgbt history

Five Rad LGBT Artifacts You Can Find at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s LGBT collection isn’t all-encompassing, but it still has some awesome stuff!

Kaitlyn —

Sep 1, 2014

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

We Won A Thing: Texas Judge Throws Out Parts Of Restrictive Abortion Law

In his ruling today, Judge Lee Yeakel didn’t mince words when he explained his decision to strike down a requirement that clinics meet the standards of ambulatory surgical center.

Adrian —

Aug 29, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

California Passes Affirmative Consent Bill; Rape Apologists Retreat Into Fantasy

Rape culture dictates that along with proving that they were raped, survivors must also prove that they fought “hard enough” to stop it. This bill could help.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 29, 2014

Daily Fix

webseries

tv reviews

New Lesbian Buddy Comedy “Rods and Cones” Is Weird and Awesome

Enjoy watching four women, whose ages add up to more than 150, as they get to know each other, blow each other, and show each other their bizarre emotional landscapes,…

Alley Hector —

Aug 28, 2014