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homophobia

Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: Straight People Now Crashing LGBT Job Fairs

Although it would’ve seemed unbelievable not too long ago that a straight person would risk being mistaken for LGBTQ while on the job market, apparently some straight MBA students these…

KaeLyn —

Jul 29, 2014

Daily Fix

gay population

society + culture

How Many People Are Queer? Probably More Than Two Percent

Alternative answer: not enough. Time to start recruiting! (…Kidding.)

Laura Mandanas —

Jul 17, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

sports

FIFA Claims “Zero Tolerance” On Discrimination; Citizens of World Cup Host Countries Might Disagree

In spite of FIFA’s pledge to defend equality, to many of the countries that host it, the World Cup in and of itself is a symbol of discrimination.

Helen —

Jun 24, 2014

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Alabama Court Enters 21st Century, Strikes Down State Ban on Gay Sex

An Alabama appeals court has ruled that the state’s “sexual misconduct” law banning gay sex is unconstitutional under federal law.

Kaitlyn —

Jun 17, 2014

bisexuality

Daily Fix

I think some people are born gay, some achieve gayness, and some have gayness thrust upon them. - Mae Martin

society + culture

Gallup And Everyone Else Wants to Know: Were You Born This Gay?

42% of Americans believe that gay people are born rather than made.

Laura Mandanas —

Jun 3, 2014

homophobia

mental health

health

Social Skills or Stereotypes? What My Autism Classes Didn’t Teach Me

“Social skills classes are particularly bad places to learn gender and sexuality lessons because they combine direct instruction with the neurotypical authority of telling us how to act. Socialization groups…

Emily —

Apr 16, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Idaho Campaigns Look to Protect LGBTQ People From Discrimination, Bigots Look to Stop Them

In Idaho several campaigns have started up to make sure that the few protections LGBTQ people have remain and that more are added. They are currently facing strong opposition, but…

Mey —

Mar 25, 2014

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law and the U.S. Might Be Making Things Worse

President Museveni of Uganda signs into law a bill that sentences LGBTQ people convicted of sodomy, gay marriage, or promotion of homosexual activities to life imprisonment.

Helen —

Feb 27, 2014

bhm

black history month

lgbt history

The Radtastic Black Lesbians Who Changed LGBT History and Our Lives

“As this Black History Month winds down, let’s remember that reclaiming histories is not a one-shot deal. Let’s take time to be thankful for these lesbians who kept it queer…

Helen —

Feb 25, 2014

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football

sports

NFL Teams Might Be Less Homophobic Than You Think

While early reports seemed to indicate that out NFL prospect Michael Sam wouldn’t have the warmest welcome into professional football, recent statements by league executives and a new poll show…

Mey —

Feb 20, 2014

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

From Bad To Worse: The Anti-Gay Legislation in Kansas That Almost Was

What does it mean for gay rights advocates in Kansas when one simple request — the right to marry — turns into a free-for-all on their human rights?

Carmen —

Feb 18, 2014

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cece mcdonald

pop culture fix

Also.Also.Also: Laverne Cox Needs Our Help and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue is getting better and Russia’s only getting worse.

Carmen —

Feb 5, 2014