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homophobia

politics + activism

Lesbian Lawsuit in Future for Homophobic Psychic Landlord

Psychic and homophobic landlord refused to rent to a lesbian couple, HRC endorses Hillary Clinton, it’s harder for queer women to get a job interview call-back, Montana’s Governor signed a…

Yvonne —

Jan 19, 2016

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

It’s (Not) A Beautiful Day in the Gayborhood, Because of Gentrification

How gentrification shapes and changes the gayborhood, the Flint water crisis is ongoing, Clinton and Sanders are going at each other over healthcare, and more!

Rachel —

Jan 14, 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

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Insufferable Jerk Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Tells Judges Not to Issue Gay Marriage Licenses

Roy Moore wants judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses, Obama gives executive orders on gun control, the officer who arrested Sandra Bland is indicted, and more.

Rachel —

Jan 7, 2016

Daily Fix

link roundup

politics + activism

Twitter Bans “Hateful Conduct” in Acknowledgement of Assholes on its Platform

Twitter unveils new rules meant to protect users from “hateful conduct” on the platform, the armed men occupying a federal facility in Oregon, white Republican women are angry, and more!

Yvonne —

Jan 5, 2016

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politics + activism

Brace Yourself: Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Bills Are Coming in 2016

New Mexico and Indiana lawmakers file anti-LGBT bills to discuss in the 2016 legislative session, the officers responsible for Tamir Rice’s death will not be charged, Kentucky’s new governor granted…

Yvonne —

Dec 29, 2015

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

homophobia

politics + activism

Straight People Didn’t Get The Memo About Holiday Spirit, Are Being Real Assholes

A gay deaf woman was attacked in anti-gay crime in the UK, an NBA player apologizes for calling a ref an anti-gay slur, a hung jury in the first case…

Yvonne —

Dec 17, 2015

family

gay families

politics + activism

Alabama and Kansas Put LGBT Parenting Rights At Risk

A mom fights for visitation rights with her kids in Alabama, slurs yelled against protester at a Donald Trump rally, 195 countries have agreed on a new environmental policy, Daniel…

Rachel —

Dec 15, 2015

gay marriage

link roundup

politics + activism

The Battle Between Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights is Happening Right Now

What the battle over ‘religious freedom’ looks like in magistrate offices and universities; Rahm Emanuel backpedals on police violence in Chicago; the Supreme Court hears arguments on affirmative action and…

Rachel —

Dec 10, 2015

Daily Fix

link roundup

politics + activism

Dollar General SCOTUS Case Puts Native American Sovereignty (and Justice) on the Line

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could greatly impact Native Americans and their political sovereignty, two Muslim women were bombarded with racist comments at an Austin restaurant…

Yvonne —

Dec 8, 2015

gun control

gun violence

politics + activism

San Bernardino Shooting Illuminates Legislators’ Reliance on #ThoughtsandPrayers, Not Action

More on the suspects of the San Bernardino shooting, ICE stopped plans to house detained trans women in female facilities in Adelanto, Planned Parenthood shooter had a history of violence…

Rachel —

Dec 3, 2015