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geekery

Four Ways to Learn a New Language With Your Tech

So many ways to get your language learning on! Enjoy, queermos. Et bonne chance!

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 31, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Back to the 80’s and Section 28: Anti-Gay School Policy Resurfaces in the UK

A decade after its repeal, sex ed policies which are alarmingly similar to Section 28 have cropped up again, raising questions as to how much autonomy schools should have over…

Fikri —

Aug 20, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Fox News, CNN Show Their Transphobic Colors In Response To California’s Transgender Student Bill

Once again, 24-hour news networks let us down by giving a stage to bigots and showing that the only things they know about trans* people are outdated transphobic stereotypes.

Mey —

Aug 16, 2013

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education

politics + activism

California Becomes First To Pass Law Requiring Trans* Students Treated Equally, Because Humanity

In a major victory for transgender youth, California passes law giving trans* students equal protection, opportunities and access in public schools.

Mey —

Aug 12, 2013

children's books

education

lgbt book reviews

Definitely Read “What Makes a Baby” To Any and All Children

Because it’s not just sex education. It’s life education.

A.E. Osworth —

Jul 26, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Coy Mathis, 6-Year-Old Trans Girl, Wins Landmark Civil Rights Case and Makes History

The Chicago Civil Rights Division said that in putting up these special rules for Coy, her school created “an environment that is objectively and subjectively hostile, intimidating or offensive.”

Mey —

Jun 24, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Join 11-Year-Old Marcel In The Fight Against John Ragan, Champion of Tennesee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

“Just the idea of [the “Don’t Say Gay” bill] made me realize there are people out there who would not like me just because I’m gay. It made me feel…

Hansen —

Jun 5, 2013

college

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society + culture

Sorry, Texas, But Letting Student Groups Discriminate Is Not the Same As “Religious Freedom”

To your average conservative legislator, it may seem like a good idea to let anti-gay religious or political groups choose not to have members who don’t reflect their “values.” But…

Rose —

May 18, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Ontario’s New High School Gender Studies Class Will Probs Change The World

Ontario’s high schools will offer a gender studies class next semester.

Carmen —

Apr 30, 2013

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education

society + culture

New Research Suggests Homophobia Linked to Overachieving As Well As Misery

A new study purports that gay boys in homophobic environments pour their attentions into their studies and sports instead. Why is this, and does this apply to queer girls too?

Rose —

Apr 20, 2013

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education

politics + activism

This Week In Abstinence: Ohio and West Virginia Really Seem To Hate Sex Education

This week Ohio and West Virginia attempt to take us back to 1050 A.D., retro style. Ohio is trying to restrict sex education to abstinence-only and a West Virginia high…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 19, 2013

canada

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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