homophobia Archives

homophobia

hopes and dreams

When Discrimination Is Up In The Air

On unchecked discrimination, privilege and ignorance. How do you begin to change a world that thinks it’s already changed?

Nicole Keimer —

Jul 5, 2012

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Navy Officer Actually Fired For Letting Anti-Gay Hazing Go On For Eight Months

In which there are actual consequences for the hazing and harassment of a gay sailor.

Rachel —

Jun 26, 2012

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Homophobic Michigan Mayor Up For Recall Proves Why She Should Be Recalled

As the citizens of Troy, MI prepare to vote out their infamous mayor, she digs herself deeper by comparing homosexuality to smoking, among other things.

Rose —

Jun 20, 2012

homophobia

LGBT youth

community

Let’s Get This Queer Non-Profit to Warped Tour

Guess how many gay/queer non-profits exist at the Vans Warped Tour? None. This is how we change that.

Alex —

Jun 20, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Michigan Passes Bill Saying It’s OK to Not Treat Gay Clients, Because Religious Freedom

The Julea Ward Freedom Of Conscience Act says that students of counseling don’t have to provide any services that conflict with their religious beliefs, which can include treating gay clients.

Rachel —

Jun 19, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Romney Nixed Anti-Bullying Manual For Using Scary Words Like “Bisexual” and “Transgender”

In 2006, then-governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney opposed the publication of an anti-bullying guide because it included the words “bisexual” and “transgender.” What a nice guy!

Carmen —

Jun 13, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

society + culture

Caiden Cowger, 14-Year-Old Radio Host, Hates Gay People and Grammar

Caiden Cowger doesn’t have a good grasp on the differences between “your” and “you’re” but he does hate gay people on the radio.

Carmen —

Jun 8, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Calling Someone Gay Isn’t Defamation, Just Anti-Gay, Rules NY Court

According to a New York mid-level appeals court, it’s not defamation to call someone gay, because being gay isn’t embarrassing.

Rachel —

Jun 4, 2012

Daily Fix

family research council

politics + activism

Anti-Gay and Gay Rights Leaders Will Soon Break Bread

What happens when a lesbian couple invites a homophobe to dinner? We’ll find out soon.

Carmen —

May 31, 2012

homophobia

team pick

sports

NFL Rookies Okay With Having a Gay Teammate

Brittani’s Team Pick: “You can’t discriminate. It’s just like black, white, same thing. You wouldn’t discriminate against my race, just like I wouldn’t discriminate against your sexuality.” -TJ Graham of…

Brittani —

May 25, 2012

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

VIDEO: Pastor’s Defender Proves It’s Hard To Defend Bigotry Without Sounding Like A Total Moron

Watch Anderson Cooper roast Stacy Prichard as she attempts to defend the idea of trapping gays and lesbians behind a giant electric fence until they die out.

Riese —

May 24, 2012

christian college gay

college

school

The Biola Queer Underground Isn’t Afraid

The BQU wants to “change hearts,” and it’s hard to read their story without feeling something in yours.

Carmen —

May 22, 2012