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gay statistics

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Survey Says: Black Americans Supportive of LGBT Equality, Discrimination Protections

A new study debunks the myth that Black people are overwhelmingly homophobic, a new policy in Texas is making it impossible for transgender student-athletes to play on the right team,…

Yvonne —

Mar 1, 2016

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Loves Hypocrisy, Hates Trans People Using Correct Bathrooms

NC Governor Pat McCrory is having a meltdown over a Charlotte ordinance that protects LGBT rights, new data shows that up to half of gay and bisexual black men are…

Rachel —

Feb 25, 2016

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Conservatives Are Out of Control with Rampant Anti-Trans Legislation

There’s more anti-trans legislation this year like never before a new report says, what happened with Hillary and Bernie in Nevada, a Yelp employee was fired after penning an open…

Yvonne —

Feb 23, 2016

homophobia

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politics + activism

Oh For F*ck’s Sake: Kansas Legislator Dick Jones Claims Gay People are a “Third Sex”

This jerk Dick Jones in Kansas, last night’s GOP town hall, a lesbian high schooler wins the right to wear a gay t-shirt to school, women making moves in state…

Rachel —

Feb 18, 2016

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

U.S. Lesbian Couple Jailed in Kuwait For Drugs (But Actually For Being Gay)

A U.S. army veteran and her partner were sentenced to 20 years for an unfounded drug charge, what the hell is going on with the Supreme Court, a rundown of…

Yvonne —

Feb 16, 2016

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Georgia Goes to Town with Anti-Gay Bills, Blocks LGBT Public Accommodations Protections

Georgia really wants to protect religious leaders from having to perform same-sex marriages, a rundown of the New Hampshire primary, a transgender lesbian couple faced constant harassment and vandalism at…

Rachel —

Feb 11, 2016

criminal justice reform

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politics + activism

Trans Texas Prisoners (Technically, Kind Of) Have Access to Hormone Therapy Now

Texas prisoners who didn’t have access to hormone therapy before a new policy change, can now access it, a full debrief on the Republican and Democratic debates, some good and…

Yvonne —

Feb 9, 2016

international news

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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

Oklahoma Sets New Record Number of Anti-LGBT Bills, Can’t Wait to Discriminate

Oklahoma introduces a bunch of anti-gay bills which can potentially be really dangerous, Hillary Clinton officially wins the Iowa Caucus, 16-year-old Gynnya McMillen wasn’t given CPR until 11 minutes after…

Yvonne —

Feb 2, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

Ted Cruz Makes an Anti-Gay Gamble in Iowa as Trump Sits This One Out

Ted Cruz reassures voters in Iowa that he’s still very uncomfortable with LGBT people, Donald Trump says he’s boycotting tonight’s debate, a bisexual Nigerian woman denied asylum in Ireland, and…

Rachel —

Jan 28, 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

anti-discrimination laws

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politics + activism

EEOC Scores in Trans Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Makes Future Brighter

A Minnesota trans woman wins her discrimination suit under Title VII, more than 10 counties in Alabama are refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, Sarah Palin’s in the news again,…

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2016