Daily Fix

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homophobia

sports

FIFA Claims “Zero Tolerance” On Discrimination; Citizens of World Cup Host Countries Might Disagree

In spite of FIFA’s pledge to defend equality, to many of the countries that host it, the World Cup in and of itself is a symbol of discrimination.

Helen —

Jun 24, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

Senate Delay Threatens Funding for Thousands of Untested Rape Kits

Money designated for the testing of kits across the country is caught up in a Senate dispute over how to approve amendments to 2015 budget legislation.

Kaitlyn —

Jun 23, 2014

crime

Daily Fix

society + culture

Two Years Later, Shooter of Texas Teenage Lesbian Couple Arrested For Murder and Sexual Assault

19-year-old Mollie Olgin and18-year-old Mary Chapa were sexually assaulted and shot in July 2012, resulting in Mollie’s death. At last, the depraved man who did it is in custody.

Riese —

Jun 23, 2014

christianity

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Presbyterian Church Assembly Votes to Make Room for Marriage Equality in Their Constitution

After a landmark vote in the Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly Thursday, the denomination’s constitutional definition of marriage allows for same-sex unions.

Adrian —

Jun 20, 2014

Daily Fix

local politics

politics + activism

South Carolina Punishes Universities for LGBT Reading List with Extra Dose of America

Instead of taking away university funding, the State found a way to ensure these schools will teach only “appropriate” subjects.

Helen —

Jun 18, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

society + culture

Also.Also.Also. Migrant Women Celebrate LGBT History and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Here’s the news we missed while I was freaking out about a potential technological disaster.

Leo —

Jun 18, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Alabama Court Enters 21st Century, Strikes Down State Ban on Gay Sex

An Alabama appeals court has ruled that the state’s “sexual misconduct” law banning gay sex is unconstitutional under federal law.

Kaitlyn —

Jun 17, 2014

Daily Fix

food and drink

Fixing Your Summer Caffeination Situation With Iced Tea, Simple Syrups and Drink Recipes

No one wants to actually wake up or be productive in the summertime. But with some great DIY iced lattes and teas, soon you’ll be approaching your summer morning routine…

Varina —

Jun 17, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama Will Finally Sign Executive Order for LGBT Workplace Protection, ENDA Still Nowhere in Sight

Today the White House will announce that an executive order for LGBT workplace protections from federal contractors is finally coming.

Rachel —

Jun 16, 2014

Daily Fix

gaming

geekery

Ubisoft Can’t Have Female Characters Because “Women Are Too Difficult To Animate;” One Million Eyes Are Rolled

Although the E3 convention has brought us some great news about women in video games, Ubisoft is stealing the show with it’s steadfast reluctance to include women in it’s games.

Mey —

Jun 12, 2014

Arizona

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Kids Detained in AZ Provides Window Into Totally F*cked US Immigration System

The issue of immigrant children being detained in immigrant detention centers is not exactly a new story. But this past week, an influx of children from Central America who were…

Maddie —

Jun 11, 2014

alsoalsoalso

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Also.Also.Also. Legos and Love Reign Supreme and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Lego is building female scientists, tension at the Supreme Court is building up, and organizers are working to build a more equal future.

Leo —

Jun 11, 2014