homophobia Archives

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Utah’s Non-Discrimination Bill Isn’t All That And a Bag of Chips and More News Stories

A boycott of Dolce&Gabbana, lesbian divorce in Alabama, a lesbian rabbi, anti-gay marriage laws and more!

Yvonne —

Mar 17, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

society + culture

White Coats And Closets: LGBTQ Medical Students Frequently Fear Coming Out

A new study from Stanford researchers shows that 30% of medical students are not open about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, mostly due to fear of discrimination.

Mari Brighe —

Feb 20, 2015

greatest hits

homophobia

first person

Gay, Interrupted: On Navigating Gaybourhoods As A Queer Brown Woman

Gay districts are safer, more open and more profitable than ever before, but for whom?

Fikri —

Feb 18, 2015

Daily Fix

hate crime

politics + activism

Anti-Gay Hate Crime Leaves Tacoma Woman Hospitalized, Attacker Not Yet Apprehended

“I haven’t felt safe in my own skin since [the attack],” said Chris. “I don’t know that I ever will again.”

Laura Mandanas —

Feb 11, 2015

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Alabama Politicians Double Down on Homophobia, Defy Federal Order On Gay Marriage

Alabama’s Chief Justice, Roy Moore, has told probate court judges to ignore the federal ruling that has legalized gay marriage in the state, leaving only a few counties issuing marriage…

Mari Brighe —

Feb 10, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Mike Huckabee Compares Gay Marriage to Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Will Run on Bad Analogy Platform in 2016

Mike Huckabee says he tolerates your gayness like he tolerates your love of cheap Cabernet. But the weddings and bacon-wrapped shrimp are a bridge too far.

Mari Brighe —

Feb 2, 2015

anime

Daily Fix

tv reviews

“Legend of Korra”‘s Final Scene Wasn’t Enough and Why We Must Demand More

I’m damn furious that six years ago, Nickelodeon was allowed to show a 12-year-old boy kissing a 14-year-old girl and saying “I love you,” but now, they refuse to show…

Mey —

Dec 23, 2014

bisexuality

california

politics + activism

Injustice in the Justice System: Two Lawsuits Expose Struggle for Incarcerated LGBTs

These cases could create radical shifts for the experience of incarcerated LGBT people and they raise important questions about what a justice system better equipped to incarcerate LGBT people might…

Maddie —

Oct 28, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

first person

We Still Need Spirit Day: Remembering How It Started and Who It’s For

“We have to show them we want them to live. We need to advocate and fight for justice and for resources and for safety for our youth.”

Briana —

Oct 16, 2014

Daily Fix

facebook

society + culture

Facebook’s Half-Hearted Apology for “Real Name Policy” Doesn’t Mean Much for LGBT Users

Getting an apology feels like winning, but did Facebook really say the magic words or just massage the truth in the same way that lousy ex of yours did?

Alley Hector —

Oct 7, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

music

tATu’s Yulia Volkova: Girls Kissing Are Hot, but Gay Son Would Be Gross

O RLY?

Stef —

Sep 19, 2014

asia

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Female Students Arrested in Malaysia, Suspected of Criminal “Same-Sex Relations”

Nabbed in an early morning hotel raid, the pair face prosecution under state syariah laws criminalising lesbian sex.

Fikri —

Sep 3, 2014