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movie features

The Mako Mori Test is Here to Fill Another Spot on Your Feminist Film Criticism Toolbelt

For a long time the Bechdel test has seemingly been the only tool we have to examine sexist trends in Hollywood. Now, thanks to Pacific Rim, the Mako Mori test…

Mey —

Aug 23, 2013

movie features

GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index On Gay Representation Recalls Last Year’s Awful Movies

“Of the 101 films released last year by the six major studios, only five films contained any semblance of queer lady representation.”

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 22, 2013

politics + activism

Soldier Tried for Wikileaks Involvement Comes Out As Chelsea Manning

“As I transition into this next phase of my life, I want everyone to know the real me. I am Chelsea Manning. I am a female… I hope that you…

Rachel —

Aug 22, 2013

movie features

Bollywood’s More Gay-Friendly Than Ever — So Where Are All the Queer Women?

While queer visibility is rising in Bollywood films, there is still a long ways to go for queer women.

SJ Sindu —

Aug 21, 2013

politics + activism

Back to the 80’s and Section 28: Anti-Gay School Policy Resurfaces in the UK

A decade after its repeal, sex ed policies which are alarmingly similar to Section 28 have cropped up again, raising questions as to how much autonomy schools should have over…

Fikri —

Aug 20, 2013

politics + activism

NJ’s Gay Conversion Therapy Ban Is Great, Not Indicative of Christie’s Conversion to Decency

Perhaps Christie’s evolution could help push Republicans into being less bigoted and terrible to queers. But that, of course, might be pie in the sky.

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 20, 2013

politics + activism

Religious Gay Acceptance on the Rise; More Than Just Marriage Happening for Gays at the Altar

From President Obama’s reelection after his marriage equality statement to the Pope’s message that that gay people should not be marginalized, the future is looking a little brighter for LGBT…

Jamie —

Aug 19, 2013

politics + activism

Binary or Blank: Germany Allows Parents to Refrain From Gender Assignment at Birth

Germany becomes the first country in Europe to give parents the option of male, female or neither in birth certificates, sparking what could be “comprehensive reform” in how gender is…

Fikri —

Aug 19, 2013

the scene

Sisters Nightclub Closes, Leaves A Hole in Philly’s Lesbian Nightlife and Our Hearts

It was 2008, I thought I might be gay, and I had gone to the only lesbian bar in Philadelphia in fearful hope that someone else might be able to…

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 17, 2013

politics + activism

Fox News, CNN Show Their Transphobic Colors In Response To California’s Transgender Student Bill

Once again, 24-hour news networks let us down by giving a stage to bigots and showing that the only things they know about trans* people are outdated transphobic stereotypes.

Mey —

Aug 16, 2013

politics + activism

American Bar Association Confirms Neither “Gay Panic” Nor “Trans Panic” Are Excuses for Murder

The American Bar Association urges for legislative action to limit the availability and effectiveness of the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses in any criminal trial.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 15, 2013

money + work

Bustle.com Conjures Every Terrible Feeling Women in Media Have About Women’s Media

A man decided it was time for a “women’s publication that puts world news and politics alongside beauty tips.” He got $6.5 million to make it happen. When the women…

Rachel —

Aug 15, 2013