homophobia Archives

homophobia

politics + activism

Lesbian Couple Receives Complimentary Homophobic Letter from God at North Carolina Restaurant

“no thanks,” wrote Derek M. “i don’t like homophobia with my hush puppies.”

Carmen —

Jan 12, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

In Addition to Twitter Hero, Cory Booker Is Also Reformed Homophobe

In an op-ed from 1992, “Pointing the Finger at Gays,” Cory Booker admits to being homophobic. And then he talks about how all that changed.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 11, 2013

alsoalsoalso

homophobia

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: “No Slut Sauce for You, Mr. Homophobe” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Azealia Banks is controversial, but then again, what isn’t? Everyone’s freaking out right now about gay marriage, Amber Riley’s haircut, and Obama’s pen.

Carmen —

Jan 9, 2013

Daily Fix

drinking games

society + culture

Bigot Bingo Puts the “Fun” Back in Fundamentally Flawed Argument

Nothing lightens up a white-knuckled homophobic debate like a rousing game of Bingo!

Kristen —

Dec 13, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

society + culture

LGBT Retirement Homes Step Up in Response to Homophobia and Mistreatment of LGBT Elders

With support for gay equality at an all-time-high and the focus on an aging generation of baby boomers, our LGBT predecessors are finally getting the much-needed care they deserve.

fonseca —

Dec 12, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Homophobic Swedish Soccer Squad Sacked in the Name of Love

Sweden’s sports officials have no time for homophobic bullshit, leaving Sörskogens IF players with plenty of time on their hands.

Carmen —

Dec 10, 2012

Daily Fix

documentaries

movie reviews

Watch and Walk Away Angry: Ward v. Ward, A Documentary on Lesbian’s Custody Battle

Who is more fit to raise a child: a convicted murderer or a lesbian mom?

Gabrielle Korn —

Dec 4, 2012

homophobia

linguistics

society + culture

More Than Words: The Associated Press Stamps Out Homophobia

You can take the word out of the stylebook, but you can’t take the complexity out of the word.

Cara —

Nov 29, 2012

ex-gay movement

homophobia

politics + activism

Gay Homophobe: Hypocrisy is Trackable

Kristen’s Team Pick: #dayssincethelastprominenthomophobewascaughtinagaysexscandal isn’t just a hashtag.

Kristen —

Nov 10, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Stonewall Grants Anti-Gays Awards on Being Year’s Most Outstanding Bigot

The Stonewall Awards recognizes individuals for outstanding acts of bigotry but banks, backers and bigots are less than thrilled.

Kristen —

Nov 3, 2012

college

education

school

Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?

Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers…

Chandra —

Oct 30, 2012

Daily Fix

google

geekery

You Can Use Technology to Navigate the Anti-Gay Hate

I just want to read my daily news with someone that’s as flabbergasted as I am.

Kristen —

Oct 17, 2012