republicans

2016 presidential race

link roundup

politics + activism

Paul Ryan Is In (the Running for House Speaker), Joe Biden Is Out (of the Presidential Race)

Joe Biden won’t run for President, the IHS will provide better access to emergency contraception for Native women, Kim Davis’s emails released, and more.

Rachel —

Oct 22, 2015

LGBT women's health

Lists/Top 10s

politics + activism

9 Lies They’re Spreading about Planned Parenthood (and the Facts to Fight Them With)

You’ve probably heard a lot of alarming claims made about Planned Parenthood over the past few months — now here are the facts that prove them wrong.

Rachel —

Oct 1, 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

2016 presidential race

election

politics + activism

The Top 13 Campaign Issues According to the GOP Debate

What are the pressing issues of the day as revealed by the Republican candidates at last night’s GOP debate? Besides their ideal Secret Service names.

Rachel —

Sep 17, 2015

kim davis

religion

comedy

“Kim Davis: Jesus Clerk” Episode 101 Recap: Eye of the Tiger

“Oh! Kevin Spacey’s character is named Mike Huckabee. Oh, shit! And he’s running for President of the United States of America on a platform of Traditional Marriage! Polygamy and rape…

Heather Hogan —

Sep 8, 2015

fox news

fullscreen

politics + activism

This Is How Fox News Brainwashes Its Viewers: Our In-Depth Investigation of the Propaganda Cycle

We all know someone who has become part of the conservative punditry herd and, over time, traded their compassion for paranoia; their thoughtful opinions for manufactured outrage; and their empathy…

Heather Hogan —

Sep 2, 2015

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

pop culture fix

Ellen Page Surprises Noted Meat-Griller Ted Cruz With Gay Rights Debate at Iowa State Fair

Ellen Page ruined Ted Cruz’s day at the Iowa State Fair by calling out his backwards views on LGBT rights. But it totally made our day!

Mari Brighe —

Aug 21, 2015

2016 presidential race

butch

politics + activism

Donald Trump’s Rosie O’Donnell Jab Wasn’t Just Sexist, It Was Homophobic, Too

In Donald Trump’s world, women without “normative” gender presentations are fat slobs and “traditionally attractive” women are bimbos and idiots.

Riese —

Aug 8, 2015

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

The GOP Debate Was Like the Weirdest New Reality Show on TV

Well that was a wild ride.

Rachel —

Aug 7, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: The Season of GOP Debates Is Upon Us and More News

A wedding venue in Missouri that’s legally turning away a lesbian couple, Piper Kerman testifying before Congress about what it’s like for incarcerated women, Charly Keunang’s family is suing, and…

Rachel —

Aug 6, 2015

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Ray Tensing Is Indicted for Murder of Sam DuBose and More News

Restoring the defaced mural honoring Sandra Bland in Ottawa, an Arizona Republican who wants to protect college students accused of sexual assault, the drive to defund Planned Parenthood, and more.

Rachel —

Jul 30, 2015

Daily Fix

Hillary Clinton

politics + activism

News Fix: Supreme Court Backs Fair Housing Act and Affordable Care Act and More News Stories

Jennicet Gutiérrez of FAMILIA TQLM ejected from a White House reception for speaking out about LGBT detainees, Mo’ne Davis is drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters, a new report from the…

Rachel —

Jun 25, 2015