police violence

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

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

kim davis

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

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

Jason Van Dyke Charged with First-Degree Murder in Death of Laquan McDonald

Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with murder after the release of the video of him killing Laquan Davis, openly gay SLC mayor Jackie Biskupski wants to build bridges with…

Rachel —

Nov 26, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

link roundup

politics + activism

We’re All Exhausted: Minneapolis Police Kill Jamar Clark, Is All Too Familiar

Protesters in Minneapolis demand to see video evidence of how Jamar Clark died, Jackie Biskupski is the first openly gay Salt Lake City mayor, student action at Yale and other…

Rachel —

Nov 19, 2015

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

Honolulu PD Sued Over Cop Who Saved The Day By Arresting Lesbians For Kissing

A lesbian couple from LA says they were arrested for kissing in public when they visited Hawaii on vacation and are now filing a lawsuit, Paul Ryan will be our…

Rachel —

Oct 29, 2015

canada

immigrant

politics + activism

Justin Trudeau’s Win Ceases Reign of Stephen Harper and His Flying Monkeys

Corey Jones, a 31-year-old black man, was killed by a police officer after his car broke down after 3 a.m., five black churches have been set on fire in the…

Yvonne —

Oct 20, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

Caitlyn Jenner

politics + activism

There Won’t Be A Government Shutdown Over Planned Parenthood (Yet)

A Planned Parenthood government shutdown is stalled for now, Memories Pizza just catered a gay wedding, new report on bisexual visibility at work, and more.

Rachel —

Oct 1, 2015

bernie sanders

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Kim Davis’s BFF Mike Huckabee Says Religious Freedom “Most Important Issue of Election” and More News

Mike Huckabee is running on a Kim Davis platform, Baltimore offers a settlement to Freddie Gray’s family, James Blake is tackled by NYPD officers and more.

Rachel —

Sep 10, 2015