cyberculture

Daily Fix

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

andrea gibson

gay teen suicide

community

Team Pick: Andrea Gibson and Kelsey Gibb Say “Stay Here With Me”

Vanessa’s Team Pick: “Stay Here With Me is a place for everyone who has ever wanted to die. And for everyone who has wanted to live.”

Vanessa —

May 29, 2013

Daily Fix

death is sad

school

Utah School District’s Response to 14-Year-Old Gay Teen’s Tragic Suicide Is Deplorable

“Now is certainly not the time for the District to start public maneuvering and posturing at the expense of a family facing such a devastating loss.”

Riese —

Dec 18, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin District Misses the Point, Appoints Anti-Gay Bigot to Anti-Bullying Committee

Bryan Lindquist, head of anti-gay Parents Action League, is an ex-gay “therapist” who calls AIDS “Gay-Related Immune Deficiency.”

Rose —

Oct 20, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

school

Make 2012 a Safer Year for LGBT Students

We’re only a few weeks into the 2012 school year and already organizations are stepping up to the plate to make it a little bit easier for today’s queer youth.

Kristen —

Sep 26, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Illinois State Senate Doesn’t Pass Bullying Measure, Because It Might Encourage Homosexuality

Illinois’ State Senate somehow found a reason not to pass an anti-bullying measure.

Rachel —

May 24, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Long Island PTA Chapter Will Exist Solely to Support Gay Teens and Be Totally Awesome

“You don’t have to live on Long Island to join. You don’t have to be gay or have a kid who is gay… All you have to do is believe…

Rachel —

Apr 13, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Washington Town Grapples with Why Openly Gay Teen Rafael Morelos Committed Suicide

In January, another openly gay teen took his own life.

Rachel —

Mar 26, 2012

Daily Fix

dharun ravi

politics + activism

Dharun Ravi Is ‘Sorry’

In a 2-hour interview, Dharun Ravi insists his actions don’t reflect bias intimidation, and I wonder to what degree his actions towards Tyler are a reflection of a college culture…

Riese —

Mar 22, 2012

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

BREAKING: Ravi Found Guilty For Most Of The Shit He Did To Tyler Clementi

Dharun Ravi was found guilty on 15 different counts in a New Jersey court today, including being guilty of committing a hate crime against Tyler Clementi but not against his…

Riese —

Mar 16, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Agreement on Anoka-Hennepin Lawsuit Ends “Neutrality Policy,” Gives Hope

“Teachers may affirm the dignity and self-worth of students and any protected characteristics of students, such as being LGBT, without running afoul of any district policy.”

Rachel —

Mar 6, 2012