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bathroom bills

11 States Sue Obama Administration Over Bathroom Guidelines for Trans Kids in Collective Tantrum

The lawsuit in response to the Obama administration’s guidelines on trans bathroom usage in schools, Desmond Tutu’s daughter can’t officiate as a priest after marrying her wife, backlash against the…

Rachel —

May 26, 2016

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link roundup

politics + activism

So Who the Heck is this Merrick Garland Guy

We find out a little bit more about Obama’s pick for the next Supreme Court justice, anti-LGBT discrimination laws in several states, Tuesday’s primaries, laws about protests, and MAGIC.

Rachel —

Mar 17, 2016

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obama administration

politics + activism

President Obama’s Last State of the Union Calls for Cooperation, but Not Compromise

In his last State of the Union ever, Obama reaches across the aisle but isn’t interested in backing down on any of what he’s worked for during his presidency.

Rachel —

Jan 13, 2016

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crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: London Chanel, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Philly and Other News Stories

The way the media reported on the deadly Waco shootout, a trans woman was stabbed in Philly, there’s new restrictions on military style equipment for the local police and more…

Yvonne —

May 19, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Insurance Companies Really Have to Cover Your Birth Control Now and More News Stories

Governor Cuomo issues emergency measures for nail salons, the Obama administration clarifies what birth control is covered under the Affordable Care Act, a trans woman is suing Barnes & Noble…

Yvonne —

May 12, 2015

Daily Fix

LGBT youth

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Indiana’s In a Hurry to Rebrand and More News Stories

A trans woman wins her lawsuit against her former discriminatory employer, a Wiccan priestess leads the Iowa legislature in prayer, law enforcement has killed at least 5,600 people since 2000…

Yvonne —

Apr 14, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Obama Calls for an End to Conversion Therapy and Other News Stories

Obama’s big statement on conversion therapy, Walter Scott’s murder, anti-abortion law in Kansas, discrimination against non-bisexual people alleged at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and more!

Rachel —

Apr 9, 2015

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california

politics + activism

Nationwide Week of Action Calls on ICE to Free Nicoll From Men’s Detention Facility

“We need to be included, not persecuted, not targeted, not incarcerated, not discriminated. Release [trans women] from detention TODAY!”

Maddie —

Mar 2, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

State of the Union 2015: Instagram, LGBT Shoutout, and a Dysfunctional Tight-Knit Family

“Last night President Obama addressed the nation on a number of pressing issues ranging from Instagram to middle-class economics to the fact that climate change exists.”

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

It’s On Us: Obama’s New Campaign Says Everyone Is Responsible for Helping End Campus Sexual Assault

It’s On Us could potentially fill the gap between activists and their administrations, creating cultural demand for the work they’ve been pioneering for years.

Carmen —

Sep 19, 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

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama Will Finally Sign Executive Order for LGBT Workplace Protection, ENDA Still Nowhere in Sight

Today the White House will announce that an executive order for LGBT workplace protections from federal contractors is finally coming.

Rachel —

Jun 16, 2014