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gay bullying

school

Lake County Middle School Invents Time Machine, Returns With Backwards Views on Gay-Straight Alliances

“Others spoke out against the alliance, saying the real issue is bullying. Students, they said, would not find the support they need in a gay-straight group.”

Rachel —

Feb 19, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Illinois State Senate Gives Gay Couples Best-Ever Valentine’s Day Present

On Thursday, Valentine’s Day, the Illinois State Senate approved a bill which would legalize same-sex marriage!

Rachel —

Feb 16, 2013

90s nostalgia

Daily Fix

theater

Feelings Atrium: Spice Girls Musical, ‘Viva Forever!’ Trailer

What you’ve got here is the trailer for ‘Viva Forever!’ plus feelings plus a safe space to talk about those feelings. That’s what’s going on.

Stef —

Feb 15, 2013

Daily Fix

lip service

tv news & trailers

Post-Lip Service Ennui: BBC Looks To Improve LGB Representation

“The BBC may have axed Lip Service, and have run out of Sarah Waters books to dramatize, but they do seem to be making a commitment to representing LGB people…

Alice S —

Feb 12, 2013

Daily Fix

twitter

politics + activism

Say Thank You To A Badass Internet Feminist Today

Happy #TellAFeministThankYou day! Who are you thanking? Who am I thanking? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Carmen —

Feb 12, 2013

Daily Fix

DOMA

news

Same-Sex Military Couples Will Now Receive (Some) Benefits

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the Pentagon will start providing some benefits to same-sex couples in the military. Bravo! Baby steps.

A.E. Osworth —

Feb 12, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

What Does The Pope’s Resignation Mean For Us?

With the opportunity for change on the horizon, we look at Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy and how we can benefit from learning about what we don’t believe.

Laura —

Feb 12, 2013

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international news

sports

The Sochi Olympics Are a Year Away But Russia’s Still Living in the Past

With the gay propaganda law set to pass, it doesn’t look like Russia’s going to be very inviting for queers going to the Olympic Games.

Kristen —

Feb 11, 2013

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Was This Michigan Teacher Fired For Promoting Gay Rights?

Brook Johnson, an openly gay teacher claims her suburban Lansing school fired her for a diversity club that promoted LGBT equality.

Rose —

Feb 9, 2013

Daily Fix

international news

tv news & trailers

BBC Calls For Trans* Inclusive Comedy Scripts

A competition for writers to create a script that actually represents trans* people accurately!

Sawyer —

Feb 7, 2013

beyonce

Daily Fix

music

Women of Color Ran The Super Bowl – And Not Just Beyoncé

Today we’re going to look past Beyoncé and into her fucking awesome band and kind of swoon there and talk about things.

gabby —

Feb 7, 2013

Daily Fix

gay bullying

society + culture

New Research Says It Does, In Fact, Get Better for Gay Bullied Teens

A new study shows that it does seem to get better for bullied gay kids, but doesn’t provide much insight into how we can make things better for them now.

Hansen —

Feb 5, 2013