republicans

Daily Fix

latina

politics + activism

The GOP Just Isn’t Ready For Out Gay Latino Politicians

“The fact that an openly gay candidate can win by such a large margin speaks to the notion that… voters vote based on the character of the person and their…

Rachel —

Aug 7, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Republicans Continue to Waste Time, Money, Energy, Our Patience on Upholding DOMA

Kevin McCarthy is not going to let DOMA go, no matter how many federal judges tell him to.

Carmen —

Aug 3, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election

The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.

Rachel —

Jul 30, 2012

Daily Fix

michele bachmann

politics + activism

Have We Seen the Last of Michele Bachmann?

With several members of her own party calling out Bachmann’s comments about a Clinton aide’s supposed connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, it seems that Bachmann’s political star is finally falling.…

Rose —

Jul 26, 2012

gay families

greatest hits

first person

On Loving My Republican Brother Who Loves Me

What can we reasonably expect from our relatives when it comes to voting?

Vanessa —

Jul 23, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Why Claiming Republicans Are “Hardly Anti-Gay” Makes Hardly Any Sense

Spoiler alert: it takes more than “tolerance.”

Rachel —

Jul 18, 2012

Arizona

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Edwin Leslie Stands Up To Governor Jan Brewer, Makes a Lot of Sense About Cents

Edwin Leslie, appointed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to the State of Arizona Tourism Advisory Council, resigned on Tuesday in protest of Brewer’s attempt to discontinue healthcare benefits for same-sex…

A.E. Osworth —

Jul 12, 2012

gay marriage

marriage equality

politics + activism

Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry: Gay Marriage is Family Values

“By taking out the ‘moral’ question of marriage equality and instead communicating it in Republican lingo itself, this campaign may have found a way to get someone to listen.”

Hansen —

Jul 12, 2012

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Homophobic Michigan Mayor Up For Recall Proves Why She Should Be Recalled

As the citizens of Troy, MI prepare to vote out their infamous mayor, she digs herself deeper by comparing homosexuality to smoking, among other things.

Rose —

Jun 20, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Michigan Passes Bill Saying It’s OK to Not Treat Gay Clients, Because Religious Freedom

The Julea Ward Freedom Of Conscience Act says that students of counseling don’t have to provide any services that conflict with their religious beliefs, which can include treating gay clients.

Rachel —

Jun 19, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Romney Nixed Anti-Bullying Manual For Using Scary Words Like “Bisexual” and “Transgender”

In 2006, then-governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney opposed the publication of an anti-bullying guide because it included the words “bisexual” and “transgender.” What a nice guy!

Carmen —

Jun 13, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

society + culture

Caiden Cowger, 14-Year-Old Radio Host, Hates Gay People and Grammar

Caiden Cowger doesn’t have a good grasp on the differences between “your” and “you’re” but he does hate gay people on the radio.

Carmen —

Jun 8, 2012