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education

Join 11-Year-Old Marcel In The Fight Against John Ragan, Champion of Tennesee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

“Just the idea of [the “Don’t Say Gay” bill] made me realize there are people out there who would not like me just because I’m gay. It made me feel…

Hansen —

Jun 5, 2013

college

Daily Fix

society + culture

Sorry, Texas, But Letting Student Groups Discriminate Is Not the Same As “Religious Freedom”

To your average conservative legislator, it may seem like a good idea to let anti-gay religious or political groups choose not to have members who don’t reflect their “values.” But…

Rose —

May 18, 2013

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pro-Gay AND Pro-Immigration? You’re Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Sane people want the new immigration bill to help binational gay couples. People in power insist that will ruin everything for everyone else. What’s a politically savvy queer to do?

Cara —

May 9, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

George W. Bush Has Nothing to Say About Gay Marriage

There’s a reason that former President George W. Bush doesn’t want to “take a stance” on the issue of same-sex marriage — because opposing it just isn’t that popular anymore.

Rose —

Apr 27, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors

New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 1, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Why We Should Be Wary Of Republican Support For Marriage Equality

Republicans are coming out in number to express their support for marriage equality. How can this end well?

Hansen —

Mar 26, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

John Boehner Would Hate Gay People Even If He Was Raising One

John Boehner should spend more time with his kids and less time on his talking points.

Carmen —

Mar 18, 2013

Daily Fix

intimate partner violence

politics + activism

House Finally Passes Expanded Violence Against Women Act, With Extremely Minimal GOP Cooperation

Today the House of Representatives has finally passed the Violence Against Women Act – and it includes expanded protections for Native women and survivors in same-sex relationships.

Rachel —

Feb 28, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

75 Republicans and 278 Businesses Sign Briefs Supporting Gay Marriage, Recognize That DOMA Helps No One

“Yesterday it was revealed that 75 prominent Republicans have signed onto an amicus brief arguing for the legalization of gay marriage in the Supreme Court case dealing with marriage equality.”

Rachel —

Feb 27, 2013

Daily Fix

gay marriage