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batwoman

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geekery

Supergirls Like Us: Batgirl’s Alysia Yeoh Is Trans

“It’s important not just to have characters that challenge ideas about gender and sex, but to also have them in realistic settings.”

Mey —

Apr 11, 2013

Daily Fix

france

politics + activism

France Wins A Thing: Gay Marriage for All for Real!

France gets gay married! And French Autostraddlers were there through it all!

Kristen —

Apr 10, 2013

Daily Fix

trans women

gender

Trans Woman Denied Admission to Smith College: Why “Just Checking Female” is More Complicated Than it Sounds

Smith College’s inhospitality toward trans women ultimately threatens, rather than upholds, their institutional image as a women’s college.

Sarah Giovanniello —

Apr 9, 2013

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

The Future’s Not Here Yet: Neither Gay Rights Movement Nor Feminism Has “Succeeded”

“Do u think part of the reason gay rights has moved forward while women’s rights backwards is b/c gay rights includes men’s rights?”

Rachel —

Apr 9, 2013

90s nostalgia

Daily Fix

geekery

RIP MSN Messenger

When someone saw you through puberty, coming out and university, you have to pay your respects. Goodbye dear friend.

Kristen —

Apr 8, 2013

christian college gay

christianity

school

On Being Gay at One of America’s Most Anti-Gay Schools

A former student’s tale of coming-out as gay at Liberty University raises interesting questions about the place of LGBT people in conservative, evangelical Christianity.

Rose —

Apr 6, 2013

Daily Fix

personal essay

sports

Violence and Homophobia on the Court: Why Mike Rice’s Actions Surprise This Rutgers Alum

Video of the Rutgers men’s basketball coach, Mike Rice, has been all over the everywhere for two days, and as an alum, I’m still surprised by it.

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 4, 2013

canada

Daily Fix

politics + activism

A Few Anti-Gay Apples Ruin the Bunch in Manitoba, Help Make the Case for Bill 18

In Winnipeg it proves difficult for restauranteurs and citizens to thrive when homophobia is the only thing being dished out. But hopefully Bill 18 can change that.

Kristen —

Apr 3, 2013

'zines/magazines

Daily Fix

book features

Half Of 2013’s National Magazine Award Finalists Are Women, For Real, So Let’s Meet Them

Last year the NMA nominated zero ladies in its prime categories but this year we snagged half the noms! Why? Plus, I’ve got an epic rundown on everything you need…

Riese —

Apr 2, 2013

Arizona

civil unions

politics + activism

Bisbee, Arizona To Begin Issuing Civil Union Licenses Because They Can

Bisbee, Arizona just realized that the law only says “marriage”, not “civil unions”…

Hansen —

Apr 2, 2013

Daily Fix

trans women

gender

Sadism Masquerading As Journalism: The Press And Lucy Meadows

While it’s not clear what role her ordeal with the press played in Lucy’s decision to end her life, these types of stories focusing on the private details of trans…

Savannah —

Apr 1, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors

New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 1, 2013