Daily Fix

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homophobia

politics + activism

Stonewall Grants Anti-Gays Awards on Being Year’s Most Outstanding Bigot

The Stonewall Awards recognizes individuals for outstanding acts of bigotry but banks, backers and bigots are less than thrilled.

Kristen —

Nov 3, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Republican Anti-Gay Attack Texts Create Unnecessary Noise, Not Much Truth

In a perfect example of how this campaign is becoming an elementary-school-style cry for attention,  Americans’ evenings were recently rudely interrupted when they were texted anti-gay and anti-Obama messages.

Malaika —

Nov 2, 2012

brooklyn

Daily Fix

politics + activism

How You Can Help Make Things Better Post Frankenstorm Sandy

This is what’s going on — and a place to comment if you know of underserved areas of the country in need of help who aren’t getting the press coverage…

Jamie J. Hagen —

Nov 2, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

politics + activism

Regnerus Says Family Structure Study Wasn’t About Same-Sex Parents After All

Despite being held up as incontrovertible proof of the evils of gay parenting, Regnerus claims he “[took] pains in the study to say this is not about saying gay or…

Hansen —

Nov 1, 2012

climate change

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Climate Change You Can Believe in, Even if These Guys Don’t

A crazy pastor thinks that all your scissoring caused Hurricane Sandy, and Romney thinks FEMA is a bad idea. And you thought Halloween was the scariest thing happening today.

Malaika —

Oct 31, 2012

Daily Fix

katy perry

pop culture fix

Katy Perry Perplexingly Honored By Trevor Project For LGBTQ Visibility, I Hope Her Boyfriend Don’t Mind It

“I wonder which acts of visibility and understanding they’re referring to exactly. Was it the time she played into the stereotype that girls kissing girls is an act done for…

Kate —

Oct 31, 2012

Daily Fix

republicans

politics + activism

The Lesbian Democrat Who Could and Other Queer Stories in U.S. Politics

Lesbian democrats, gay republicans, and assorted ignorant fools are all working in the same industry: politics.

Carmen —

Oct 30, 2012

autostraddle fundraising

autostraddle the actual website

straddleverse

The Big Autostraddle Rebuild & Redesign Update: The Future Is Bright

This post aims to answer pressing questions such as, “now that the fundraising campaign is over, how long ’til we get to see the new website?” and “when is my…

Riese —

Oct 29, 2012

Daily Fix

gay marriage

society + culture

Allies in Unlikely Places: Gay Marriage and the NFL

As the battle on marriage equality in Maryland and Minnesota heats up, Ravens and Vikings players find themselves lining up both for and against the cause.

Rose —

Oct 29, 2012

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Harvard Kennedy School LGBTQ Policy Journal Would Like Your Smartest Thoughts, Please

The world’s only graduate LGBTQ policy journal is seeking submissions! Get your proposals together by November 9th.

Cara —

Oct 26, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Endorses All The Same-Sex Marriage Things In Maine and Washington!

Obama has announced his support of Washington, Maryland and Maine’s marriage equality initiatives! Hopefully most voters will agree with him, because the polls sure are close!

Riese —

Oct 25, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Your Turn: Vote Early with President Obama

This afternoon, Barack Obama did indeed become the first sitting president to take advantage of early voting in person. The message behind these actions? You too can cast your vote.…

A.E. Osworth —

Oct 25, 2012