international news

Daily Fix

feminism

news

News Fix: A French Court Gets Rid of Burkini Bans

A French court says bye bye to burkini bans, Purvi Patel could be released as early as next month, two Orlando hospitals will cover medical bills of Pulse shooting victims…

Yvonne —

Aug 26, 2016

gender identity

international news

news

Seeds of a Revolution: Malaysian Trans Community Win in High Court’s Landmark Ruling

Malaysia’s High Court allowed a trans man to update his Identity Card to reflect his current name and gender identity. This possibly paradigm-changing ruling on IC changes opens the door…

Creatrix Tiara —

Aug 23, 2016

feelings atrium

international news

news

OPEN THREAD: Post-Brexit Feelings Smörgåsbord

“But then, looking at voting demographics by age, I realised there was a 60% chance Mary Berry would have voted Brexit, and had to arrest the thought before it brought…

Sally —

Jun 28, 2016

international news

sunday funday

news

Sunday Funday Is Ringing in Pride Month with Justin Trudeau Because Canada Rules

Everyone still (STILL!) hates HB2, The Sims is getting gender expansive, Justin Trudeau is ringing in Pride, and this dog looks like a fox!

Carmen —

Jun 5, 2016

international news

link roundup

politics + activism

2016 Already Deadly for Trans Women; At Least 48 Murdered in Brazil

At least 48 trans women have been reported killed in Brazil just in 2016 so far, India’s Supreme Court will reconsider the criminalization of homosexuality, DeRay is running for mayor…

Rachel —

Feb 4, 2016

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Indiana Lost $60M After Passing Anti-Gay Law Last Year, Doesn’t Stop Them From Proposing New Ones This Year

Indiana’s tourism took a hit after last year’s RFRA law was passed and they have six new anti-gay bills up for debate tomorrow, a grand jury indicts anti-choice activists who…

Yvonne —

Jan 26, 2016

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Score One for Lesbian Parental Rights with Judge’s Landmark Ruling

A Virginia Beach judge ruled a lesbian parent has the right to custody of her non-biological child, California’s got a lot of LGBT-friendly laws going into effect this year, more…

Yvonne —

Jan 12, 2016

anti-discrimination laws

crime

politics + activism

Historic Federal Ruling Allows Lesbian Basketball Players To Sue Pepperdine University for Discrimination

A federal judge ruled a lesbian couple can move forward with their lawsuit against Pepperdine University for discrimination, a grand jury in Texas decided not to indict anyone in connection…

Yvonne —

Dec 22, 2015

Daily Fix

genderqueer

politics + activism

US Marine Found Guilty in Jennifer Laude’s Death but Not of Murder, Given Short Sentence

Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted for the death of transgender woman Jennifer Laude, the New York Times uses the gender-neutral honorific Mx., Canada welcomes LGBT Syrian refugees and more news!

Yvonne —

Dec 1, 2015

international news

news fix

politics + activism

Mourning Paris and Beirut

Here’s a link roundup of things you should read about the Paris and Beirut terror attacks and the aftermath, and a short news fix with LGBT news and racial justice…

Yvonne —

Nov 17, 2015

Ellen Degeneres

gay marriage

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Watching Ellen Crash the GOP Debate and Cows Take Down Kim Davis

All of the gender neutral bathrooms, tiny dragons, the ultimate gay marriage mic drop, Peoria’s first pride in a long time, and more!

Carmen —

Sep 13, 2015

bernie sanders

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Kim Davis’s BFF Mike Huckabee Says Religious Freedom “Most Important Issue of Election” and More News

Mike Huckabee is running on a Kim Davis platform, Baltimore offers a settlement to Freddie Gray’s family, James Blake is tackled by NYPD officers and more.

Rachel —

Sep 10, 2015