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barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come

Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.

Helen —

Aug 28, 2014

Daily Fix

drugs

society + culture

Unfortunately, This Magical Anti-Rape Nail Polish Won’t Save Us

On their Facebook page, the creators of Undercover Colors say they “hope to make potential perpetrators afraid to spike a woman’s drink because there’s now a risk that they can…

Adrian —

Aug 26, 2014

Daily Fix

music videos

music

VIDEO: GAYmous Gives Me Seriously Not-Pretend Feelings

Local Bay Area band GAYmous launched their first ever music video last week, and it’s basically the most awesome thing ever.

July Westhale —

Aug 26, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Virginity “Tests” for Brazilian Exams Defy Human Rights and Sex Ed

In some Brazilian states, a gynecological test is required to prove you’re fit for a job.

Helen —

Aug 26, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

American Bar Association Unanimously Passes LGBT Nondiscrimination Resolution, Wants You to Have Rights

The ABA passes a resolution that says they are really, really, really cool with LGBT rights.

KaeLyn —

Aug 25, 2014

Daily Fix

Nerd Culture

geekery

“Fake Gamer Girls” Make Up 48% of Gamers, Play More Video Games Than Teenage Boys

A new survey shows that adult women are one of the largest demographics when it comes to who plays video games.

Mey —

Aug 25, 2014

Daily Fix

documentaries

the l word

Please Go Watch “The L Word Mississippi: Hate The Sin”

I have to come to expect that kind of technicolor Sapphic unreality in all of my Chaiken programming, which is exactly why I did not expect L Word Mississippi: Hate…

Kate —

Aug 23, 2014

Daily Fix

gender identity

politics + activism

Two Trans Women Shot in Detroit, Local Media Misgenders and Misrepresents Them

Two trans women were shot in the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit this week. The local Detroit media repeatedly misgendered them and erroneously implied that they may have been sex…

Mari Brighe —

Aug 23, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

music

Lauryn Hill Breaks Down the Protests in Ferguson with “Black Rage”

The track finally puts to rest the empty calls for “peace” amidst ongoing protests in Ferguson, Missouri since the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown.

Carmen —

Aug 22, 2014

Daily Fix

science

society + culture

Shame Game: New Study Shows Stigma Sours Trans Relationships

A new study in the Journal of Family Medicine investigates how stigmatization and discrimination affect the mental health and relationship quality of transgender women and their cisgender male partners.

Mari Brighe —

Aug 20, 2014

Daily Fix

lesbian bed death

sex

When It Comes To Orgasms, Research Shows Lesbians Are Tops

A new report from the Kinsey Institute shows that lesbians are more likely to have orgasms than straight women, and less likely to be unable to orgasm.

Mari Brighe —

Aug 20, 2014

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

New Jersey School District Accommodates Trans Teen After Their Initial Awfulness

After insisting Rachel would have to attend school “as a boy,” Middletown Township Public Schools is now working to accommodate the middle schooler, who began transitioning this summer.

Adrian —

Aug 19, 2014