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bisexuality

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geekery

From Sailor Moon to Yaoi Fangirls: Gender and Sexuality at Otakon 2012

How is sexism perpetuated in anime and manga? What is the role of women in geek culture? Just some of the interesting topics covered by my visit to the East…

Rose —

Aug 17, 2012

autostraddle live

Daily Fix

community

Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand Bookstore Happened, Was A Huge Success

Approximately 90 people showed up, Gabby stood on a table, Carly wore a bow tie, and you’re all really cute.

Vanessa —

Aug 16, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

Pastor Who Helped Lisa Miller Found Guilty, But Miller Still On the Run

The pastor who helped ex-gay Lisa Miller kidnap her daughter and flee the country was convicted, but Lisa Miller and her daughter still haven’t been located.

Rachel —

Aug 15, 2012

Daily Fix

feelings atrium

celebrities (vapid fluff)

This is a Kristen Stewart Jodie Foster Feelings Atrium Post

Today, Jodie Foster published an essay in The Daily Beast about how everybody should lay off Kristen Stewart regarding her torrid affair with Rupert Sanders. Please share your feelings on…

Laneia —

Aug 15, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Saudi Arabia’s Working Women Propose Their Own City Because They’re Tired of Waiting

If you can’t beat ’em, move out and show ’em they fucked up. And maybe it will work.

Carmen —

Aug 14, 2012

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feminism

music

Spice Up Your Life: The Olympics Closing Ceremonies Remind Us Girl Power Is Forever

The closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympics happened last night, and all I really really want is to talk about the Spice Girls.

Vanessa —

Aug 14, 2012

Daily Fix

olympics

sports

2012 London Olympics Round-Up: End of the Gold Brick Road

The USWNT win gold. So do some other people. This might be your last chance to spew Olympics feelings for a while so get it all out.

Brittani —

Aug 13, 2012

Daily Fix

greatest hits

sports

Here’s Twenty Five Megan Rapinoe Gifs Because We Love You

Best thing about the Olympics: Megan Rapinoe gifs.

Hansen —

Aug 13, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Paul Ryan: GOP Darling, Romney’s Running Mate, and Terrifying VP Prospect

Mittsy’s new running mate is “thrilling,” “intellectual,” “a firebrand,” and also a regressionist who wants to take America back to 1932.

Laura —

Aug 13, 2012

Daily Fix

Lists/Top 10s

pop culture fix

Some of My Best Friends Aren’t Gay: Summer 2012 Ally Roundup

When straight people show us love, we show them love back!

Cara —

Aug 11, 2012

corporate takeover

Daily Fix

politics + activism

I’m Just Here for the Food: Figuring Out What’s Okay to Eat for the Gays

I’m just here for the food, but apparently everyone else is here for the fight.

Kristen —

Aug 9, 2012

Daily Fix

Eileen Myles

book features

Top Five Famous Queer Lady Writers and their Dogs

“Girlfriends will love you and leave you, but your four-legged friend’s desire to wake you each morning with an enthusiastic lick will never waver.”

Malaika —

Aug 8, 2012