local politics

annise parker

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Needs HEROs to Protect LGBT Citizens from Discrimination

It’s gonna be a close race in Houston as it decides if a nondiscrimination ordinances passes, there’s a bunch of other municipal elections happening that you should keep an eye…

Yvonne —

Nov 3, 2015

feminism

local politics

health

What Planned Parenthood Means to LGBT Women: The Roundtable

Autostraddle and A-Camp staff and family members are here to talk about what PP means to us as LGBT folks, and why we need it to be around for a…

Carmen —

Oct 14, 2015

Daily Fix

local politics

politics + activism

Catching Flies With Honey: How To Change Anybody’s Mind

This is an essay about searching for the most effective ways to engage those ambivalent, apathetic, or misinformed people who might otherwise find themselves on the right side of justice.

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 21, 2014

community

gay marriage

lgbt pride

PHOTOS: History Made at Michigan Pride, Mark Schauer Shows Support at Rally

It is more than marriage. It is about the great work we are doing on everything else, because we want to win all the battles. We need all the things!

Mari Brighe —

Sep 1, 2014

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come

Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.

Helen —

Aug 28, 2014

local politics

republished

politics + activism

The People’s History: The Birth of the New Feminist Army in Texas

“An entire year has passed since the shouts heard around the world reverberated throughout the Texas Capitol and forced the state legislature to come to a screeching halt. Rise Up/Levanta…

Rise Up/Levanta Texas —

Jun 26, 2014

Daily Fix

local politics

politics + activism

South Carolina Punishes Universities for LGBT Reading List with Extra Dose of America

Instead of taking away university funding, the State found a way to ensure these schools will teach only “appropriate” subjects.

Helen —

Jun 18, 2014

local politics

texas

politics + activism

Texas GOP Walks The Plank of Its Own Platform As State Shimmers With Purple

The GOP is digging its heels into the sand as the tide turns. But hateful platform language and fist shaking will not stop the ocean. Texas is too big to…

Adrian —

Jun 13, 2014

Daily Fix

local politics

politics + activism

Do Your Damn Part: Subscribe To Your Local Newspaper

“We all, collectively, need to employ the people who report on issues important to us. And whether we like it or not, whether we relate to the general populace in…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 22, 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

Arizona

california

geekery

Top Five Fifty-First States That Never Were

Let me disrupt your fifty state narrative.

Maddie —

Mar 5, 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