gay bullying

gay bullying

personal essay

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“She Told Everyone I Was a Dyke”: How My Bully Stole My Coming Out

“I am 12. I have never thought of the idea of being gay. I am the only one being called gay at school, that I know of, and I am…

TaylorRenee —

Jun 18, 2018

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: House Passes Two Anti-Choice Bills, Really Really Wants to Defund Planned Parenthood and More News

Planned Parenthood created a new video series about consent, an infographic on the issues bisexuals face, a mother and daughter were assaulted in an anti-gay attack, Shadi Petosky, a trans…

Yvonne —

Sep 22, 2015

comic-con

Daily Fix

geekery

Comic Con Panel Encourages Everyday Heroes To Stand Up For Bullied Youth

“Genre stories tell us that we can make a better world, that we can stand up for ourselves and for each other.”

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 12, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

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politics + activism

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill That’ll Let Gay Kids Get Bullied Because “Religious Freedom”

The law also specifically mentions high school football captains as students automatically permitted to preach the gospel at school-wide events.

Riese —

Mar 25, 2014

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ENDA

politics + activism

State of the Struggle: First Come LGBT Legal Protections, Then Comes Marriage

The new Momentum Report from the Movement Advancement Project proves that gay marriage is just the tip of the iceberg. How is the LGBT community doing when it comes to…

Carmen —

Jan 29, 2014

gay bullying

hate speech

politics + activism

More Than Words: On the Word “Gay” and Definitive Dilemmas

Which should change first — society or the dictionary?

Cara —

Nov 18, 2013

gay bullying

high school

identity

You Need Help: On That Younger Possibly-Queer Human Who Might Need You

“I’m seventeen and I’ve already gone through my queer angst – and it kills me to see this kid alone almost all the time, they always look miserable and it…

Kate —

Oct 1, 2013

comic-con

Daily Fix

geekery

Highlights of Comic-Con 2013: Queer Geeks and Cute Ladies in Costumes

Need-to-know, queer-ish highlights from the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Because nerds.

SJ Sindu —

Jul 23, 2013

cyberculture

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society + culture

It’s Official: GLSEN Says Internet Is Both Best and Worst Thing Ever for Queer Teens

A newly released GLSEN survey shows LGBT youth are more likely to be bullied online than their straight peers. But they’re also figuring out how to make it better for…

Kristen —

Jul 11, 2013

community

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Turning the Tide: How Activism to Protect Queer Students and Communities Works

How activists in Louisiana use everything from direct action to meetings with senators to try to pass laws that would protect queer and trans* students from bullying, queer and trans*…

Penelope —

May 30, 2013

canada

Daily Fix

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

gay bullying

LGBT youth

comedy

Watch Ash Beckham Explain Why “That’s So Gay” Is So, So Wrong

Ash Beckham takes down the use of “that’s so gay” as a pejorative. We all clap and cheer because that’s what we’ve been trying to say and she says it…

A.E. Osworth —

Mar 7, 2013