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homophobia

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Sheer Dykeadence and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Time to Werk Those Pecs!

Carmen —

Aug 28, 2013

Daily Fix

gay statistics

politics + activism

Survey Says: Gay is Still Not Okay in Singapore, Won’t Be Any Time Soon

A national survey using homophobic language yields homophobic results: 47% of Singaporeans “reject gay lifestyles.” What does this mean and why is it important?

Fikri —

Aug 27, 2013

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Anti-Gay Violence in Cameroon Rises: “We Are Calling on Our Government to Stop Waiting”

Over 100 people gathered in Cameroon’s capital city to demonstrate for harsher punishment of LGBT citizens, distribute anti-gay pamphlets and hang signs with homophobic messages

Jamie —

Aug 23, 2013

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Back to the 80’s and Section 28: Anti-Gay School Policy Resurfaces in the UK

A decade after its repeal, sex ed policies which are alarmingly similar to Section 28 have cropped up again, raising questions as to how much autonomy schools should have over…

Fikri —

Aug 20, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

American Bar Association Confirms Neither “Gay Panic” Nor “Trans Panic” Are Excuses for Murder

The American Bar Association urges for legislative action to limit the availability and effectiveness of the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses in any criminal trial.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 15, 2013

homophobia

international news

politics + activism

What The Heck Are LGBTs Gonna Do About The Sochi Olympics?

Russia just passed draconian anti-gay legislation. They’re also about to host the biggest international event in history. We look at the history of international responses to controversial Olympic hosts and…

Cara —

Aug 13, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

music

Mexican Rock Band Molotov Fails To Update Homophobic Song, Won’t Be Winning Any Ally Prizes

Mexican rock band Molotov announced they would be dropping the word maricón from their song “Puto” during their Jagermeister US tour. But it’s hard to believe this move was about…

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 7, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

society + culture

New Legislation Could Mean Change for Homeless Queer Youth – But Not Enough

Despite the fact that LGBT youth comprise a disproportionate amount of the youth homeless population, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act currently does not contain language or requirements to specifically…

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 7, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

From India to Singapore, Queer Visibility in South and Southeast Asia is On the Rise

It’s been a big summer for South and Southeast Asia when it comes to LGBT/queer news. The most important aspect of this news, however, is that it was reported at…

SJ Sindu —

Aug 7, 2013

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aubrey plaza

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: When Transphobia and Whorephobia Collide and Other Stories We Missed This Week

bell hooks is still right, Hillary Clinton becomes a thing of television history, and Aubrey Plaza looks great in those glasses.

Carmen —

Jul 31, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Dutch Filmmakers Face the First Backlash Against Foreigners from Russia’s Anti-Gay Law

Homophobic legislation escalates and expands in Russia, despite the international attention for the 2014 Olympic Games. Four Dutch immigrants were recently arrested for filming a LGBT themed documentary.

Jamie —

Jul 24, 2013

africa

death is sad

politics + activism

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. ”

Cara —

Jul 19, 2013