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queer your tech

geekery

Women In Tech Throwback: Grandma Got STEM

If I had a penny for every time I heard one of my 40-year-old female computer students say “I bet your grandmother is better at this than I am” or…

A.E. Osworth —

Mar 30, 2013

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women in media

tv news & trailers

Television Writing Staffs are Still Overwhelmingly White and Male, Surprise!

WGA West President Chris Keyser summed up the relevance of the findings. “We can’t tell the whole story if only half of us write it.”

Brittani —

Mar 30, 2013

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gay adoption

politics + activism

Russia Wants to Ban Same-Sex Foreign Adoptions to Protect Children From “Trauma”

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave orders to the Supreme Court to make changes to Russian adoption laws in order to prevent same-sex foreign couples from adopting Russian children.

Malaika —

Mar 30, 2013

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legal beagle

gender

The RadRight And The Restroom

As Arizona reminded us this week, The RadRight has enjoyed a long and successful history of standing in the way of equality through deploying what I call the Bathroom Meme.

Cristan Williams —

Mar 28, 2013

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DOMA

politics + activism

DOMA Goes to the Supreme Court, and Its Days May Be Numbered

Today, the Supreme Court listened to arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Rachel —

Mar 27, 2013

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jenna wolfe

celebrities (vapid fluff)

“Today” Show Host Jenna Wolfe Is Gay And Also Pregnant

Jenna Wolfe announced on the Today Show this morning that she’s super gay and also super pregnant. She also enjoys swimming with sharks.

Riese —

Mar 27, 2013

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gay marriage

politics + activism

Why We Should Be Wary Of Republican Support For Marriage Equality

Republicans are coming out in number to express their support for marriage equality. How can this end well?

Hansen —

Mar 26, 2013

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gay marriage

politics + activism

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Prop 8, Is Skeptical About Legal Standing

Today, the court heard oral arguments related to Prop 8, and everyone has thoughts on how they might rule in response. Now we just have to wait about three more…

Rachel —

Mar 26, 2013

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the hunger games

book features

Study Claims Literature Becoming Less Emotional, But Maybe It’s Actually Just Less “Moody”

Making sense of a new study that says we don’t like our books to have “mood words” anymore, except for scary ones.

Rose —

Mar 23, 2013

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gay families

politics + activism

Actual Experts Tell Supreme Court Gays Are Great Parents, Bigots Are Wrong

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a lengthy report based on 30 years of researching explaining why banning same-sex marriage “for the children” doesn’t make any sense.

Rachel —

Mar 22, 2013

body image

Daily Fix

love + sex

Lesbians Love Older Women, Says Survey And Our Hearts

The Allure “Anti-Aging” Survey found “LGBT Community is More Attracted to People 10 Years Older,” according to a press release we found in our boxes this morning.

Riese —

Mar 19, 2013

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trans women

gender

Survey About Trans* Voices Needs Your Trans* Voice

If you’re trans*, over 18, and use your voice to communicate, please consider taking this survey to help medical professionals improve research, treatment, and evaluate their preconceived notions.

Audrey-Zee —

Mar 19, 2013