gay rights

anti-discrimination laws

gay rights

politics + activism

Slowly but Surely, Gay Conversion Therapy Is Coming Out of Mental Health Practices

Lawmakers across the United States are working to eliminate therapies from mental health practices that seek to “cure” homosexuality.

Helen —

Sep 23, 2014

Daily Fix

ENDA

politics + activism

Once More With Feeling: House Democrats Make Renewed Push ENDA Vote

Democrats, in a push led by Ohio Rep Jared Polis, are using a long-shot procedural maneuver to force a vote on ENDA this year over Speaker Boehner’s objections.

Mari Brighe —

Sep 19, 2014

Daily Fix

gay rights

politics + activism

Turkey’s Plan to Segregate LGBT Prisoners is Bad, But So Is the USA’s

Prisons in both Turkey and the United States separate LGBT individuals from the general population, but this form of segregation hardly solves the issue of violence in prison facilities. In…

Helen —

Apr 18, 2014

gay rights

human rights

politics + activism

What The Headlines Missed: Landmark Ruling In Lebanon Advances Trans* Rights Too

A ruling in Lebanon shows that progress for LGB and trans* communities can occur simultaneously instead of hierarchically.

Helen —

Mar 27, 2014

Arizona

corporate takeover

politics + activism

We Have Corporations To Thank For the Veto of Arizona’s Anti-Gay SB 1062

And it’s hard to know how to feel about it.

Cara —

Mar 7, 2014

bhm

black history month

lgbt history

The Radtastic Black Lesbians Who Changed LGBT History and Our Lives

“As this Black History Month winds down, let’s remember that reclaiming histories is not a one-shot deal. Let’s take time to be thankful for these lesbians who kept it queer…

Helen —

Feb 25, 2014

Arizona

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Arizona’s Horrific “Freedom of Religion” Discrimination Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

The potential for discrimination extends far beyond same-sex couples wishing to celebrate their partnerships; theoretically, it could affect anyone who acts against someone else’s religious beliefs.

Kaitlyn —

Feb 24, 2014

basketball

Daily Fix

sports

Jason Collins Signs With Brooklyn Nets, Becomes NBA’s First Openly Gay Player

Jason Collins has signed a 10-Day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, making his the first openly gay NBA player and after tonight, the first out athlete to play in one…

Mey —

Feb 23, 2014

Daily Fix

gay rights

politics + activism

India’s Government Demands Review Of Anti-Gay Court Verdict

“As 2013 is ending on a hopeful note for Indian queers but on a dark one for those in Uganda, we can only resolve that the struggle is not over…

Jay —

Dec 21, 2013

Daily Fix

gay rights

politics + activism

Why the Dust Must Remain Unsettled: This is India’s Stonewall

“It is a pivotal moment to reignite the movement, pick up the momentum, and strike again. Yes, we will not have it easy but meaningful, sustainable changes in history have…

Jay —

Dec 13, 2013

gay rights

trans

politics + activism

Does The Gay Agenda Have Room For Transgender Rights?

As victories are being won in the specific arena of LGB rights, trans* rights are still struggling to find a foothold. Due to this upsetting trend, and the historic erasure…

Mey —

Oct 18, 2013

california

Daily Fix

politics + activism

California Appeals Court Considers Whether Gays Qualify to Be On A “Jury of One’s Peers”

What started in 2011 as an antitrust case between two pharmaceutical companies may now hinge on whether judges believe Abbott violated the rights of a gay man who was excluded…

Kaitlyn —

Sep 20, 2013