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baby-making

gay families

politics + activism

Lesbian Couples Sue Because Only Women with Male Partners Get Fertility Treatments Covered

New Jersey defines infertility as not being able to become pregnant after two years of having unprotected sex with a cis man — so the Krupas have spent about $50,000…

Yvonne —

Aug 9, 2016

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

News Fix: Korryn Gaines Becomes Latest Black Woman Lost in Police Shooting

Some things to read on Korryn Gaines’ death, occupation movements in Chicago, New York and elsewhere, courts striking down voter ID laws and more.

Yvonne —

Aug 5, 2016

bathroom bills

high school

news

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Trans Teen’s Bathroom Rights as it Weighs Bathroom Bill Battle

SCOTUS has issued a stay on a Virginia circuit court’s ruling, temporarily upholding a school’s anti-trans bathroom policy until they can issue a fuller ruling.

Rachel —

Aug 4, 2016

#blacklivesmatter

Daily Fix

news

The Movement for Black Lives Puts Black Queer and Trans People First

The Movement for Black Lives released their list of demands for Black liberation and they definitely want to center queer, trans and gender nonconforming people in their work.

Yvonne —

Aug 2, 2016

#blacklivesmatter

link roundup

news

News Fix: Trans Delegates and #BlackLivesMatter Organizers Push for Progress at the DNC

More history made at the DNC, the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act, voter ID laws, new data on gay-straight alliances and more.

Rachel —

Jul 29, 2016

anti-discrimination laws

news fix

news

This Elder Lesbian Was Harassed at Her Senior Home, Now She Wants Justice

Lesbian elder Marsha Wetzel says the Glen Saint Andrew Living Community knew that she was receiving verbal and physical abuse from other residents because of her sexual orientation and did…

Rachel —

Jul 28, 2016

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news

Purvi Patel’s Feticide Charges Dropped but Not Neglect Charges for Mixed Message on Repro Rights

An Indiana appeals court dropped Purvi Patel’s feticide charge but she’ll still have to serve time for a reduced neglect charge.

Yvonne —

Jul 26, 2016

LGBT youth

link roundup

politics + activism

News Fix: Federal Lawsuits Take On Trans Students’ Rights in Wisconsin and Maryland

Two lawsuits that fight for trans students to access the bathrooms they need, WNBA players standing up for Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump’s RNC acceptance speech and more.

Rachel —

Jul 22, 2016

news fix

police violence

news

Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man Charles Kinsey for Advocating for His Autistic Client

Video shows Charles Kinsey complying with police demands and keeping his hands up as he explains and advocates for both himself and his client; North Miami police shot at him…

Rachel —

Jul 21, 2016

Daily Fix

gay rights

politics + activism

GOP’s Platform Pushes Farther Right, Still Anti-LGBT and Dangerous For Us All

It’s no surprise here but the GOP’s policy blueprint isn’t friendly toward LGBT people and women, in fact their platform is incredibly hostile and even more extreme and dangerous than…

Yvonne —

Jul 19, 2016

crime

link roundup

politics + activism

News Fix: Life Sentence for Gang Member Who Killed Trans Teen Mercedes Williamson

Mercedes Williamson’s killer gets life in prison and the trans community has mixed feelings about it; Diamond Reynolds talks to The View; WNBA and NBA stars speak out about police…

Yvonne —

Jul 15, 2016

LGBT women's health

news fix

society + culture

Study Shows Lesbian, Bi Women Aim To Be Healthier, Not Thinner

Researchers helped older lesbian and bi women adopt healthier habits when the focus wasn’t on weight loss.

Yvonne —

Jul 14, 2016