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Faking It

tv reviews

MTV’s New Fake Lesbian Show “Faking It” Makes Me So Confused

On April 22, MTV will be premiering a new comedy about two girls who pretend to be lesbians together in order to get popular at school. Needless to say, this…

Mey —

Apr 3, 2014

Daily Fix

high school

school

These Adorable Lesbian Homecoming Queens Top Off Our Best Queer Homecoming Season Ever

Greta Melendez and Lily Cohen are the latest in a month of queer homecoming winners and a much longer line of kids battling for the right to wear tiaras in…

Riese —

Nov 5, 2013

college

education

school

Teach Me Your Ways: The Teachers Who Helped Make Us Queer

Many of us were lucky enough to have teachers who didn’t make us queer as such, but they did help make it a little easier on us, sometimes even before…

the team —

Oct 11, 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

Daily Fix

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networks let us down by giving a stage to bigots and showing that the only things they know about trans* people are outdated transphobic stereotypes.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

Daily Fix

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

Daily Fix

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

consent

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Kaitlyn Hunt’s Case May Already Be Bringing Change for Laws About Gay Teen Relationships

Kaitlyn Hunt’s case is motivating Florida state senator Thad Altman to revisit Florida’s laws regarding teens’ consensual sexual relationships; he argues that they should “provide more forgiveness” for teens like…

Rachel —

May 28, 2013

Edie Windsor

high school

school

7 Graduation Happenings That Are Surprisingly Relevant To Your Queer Culture

We’re going meta and talking about what everyone’s talking about at commencement ceremonies.

Laura —

May 27, 2013

Daily Fix

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

Daily Fix

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

90s nostalgia

Daily Fix

geekery

RIP MSN Messenger

When someone saw you through puberty, coming out and university, you have to pay your respects. Goodbye dear friend.

Kristen —

Apr 8, 2013