transphobia

Daily Fix

europe

pop culture fix

Gay Denmark Wants You to Get Gay Married at Gay Eurovision

You’d think that Eurovision couldn’t possibly get any gayer, and you’d be wrong.

Fikri —

Feb 14, 2014

Daily Fix

trans women

politics + activism

Jewlyes Gutierrez Enters Conflict Resolution Program, But Systemic Violence Against Trans Women of Color Remains

“While the charges against Jewlyes have not yet been formally dropped, this development unquestionably represents a big step in the right direction. Meanwhile, the fact that this situation even occurred…

Savannah —

Feb 10, 2014

Daily Fix

janet mock

tv news & trailers

Janet Mock Returned to Piers Morgan Live Tonight: Here’s What Went Down

After being misgendered and disrespected by Piers Morgan last night, Janet Mock returned to his show hoping to get through to him on how hurtful and offensive he was being.

Mey —

Feb 5, 2014

janet mock

trans media representation

tv news & trailers

Piers Morgan Misgenders Janet Mock on CNN, Insults Her on Twitter

Piers Morgan proved once again that the media still has a long way to go when it comes to learning to talk to trans women. He also proved that he…

Mey —

Feb 5, 2014

101s

economics

politics + activism

UK LGBT Politics Crash Course: What Austerity and the Far Right Mean For Queers

With austerity here to stay and far-right parties on the rise, it is time now more than ever to recognise that queer liberation cannot be disentangled from economic justice.

Fikri —

Jan 23, 2014

alsoalsoalso

beyonce

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: CeCe McDonald, Beyoncé, and Laura Jane Grace Raise Their Middle Fingers to the Man and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Bow down, bitches.

Carmen —

Jan 15, 2014

101s

europe

politics + activism

UK LGBT Politics Crash Course: One Same-Sex Wedding Ring to Rule Them All

2013 brought equal marriage to the shores of the UK, and the gays were saved! Well not really. Or not much at all?

Fikri —

Jan 9, 2014

2013 list

end-of-year-list

politics + activism

More Than Words: The Year In Words 2013

It was wacky! It was depressing! It’s finally over! From “undocumented” to “transphobia” to “affluenza,” come look at the words that defined a year and defined themselves at the same…

Cara —

Dec 30, 2013

trans media representation

trans women

tv reviews

Two and Half Men’s Portrayal Of A Trans Woman Is (Shocker!) Not Respectful

On the latest episode of Two and a Half Men, Jon Cryer’s character starts dating a trans woman. Despite what you may have heard, their interactions are pretty much as…

Mey —

Dec 11, 2013

gender identity

HIV/AIDS

movie reviews

Pity Is Not The Same As Respect: A Critique Of ‘Dallas Buyers Club’

“Despite its pro-gay attitude, the film fails to break the pattern of transphobic narratives in cinema, perhaps because it doesn’t understand that trans people are not the same as cis…

Eleven —

Nov 29, 2013

international transgender day of remembrance

tdor

politics + activism

“It Was Personal”: Why I Don’t Take Part in the Trans Day of Remembrance

“There are a thousand ways to die from being trans. But they’re only included if they can be made as sensationalist as possible. Never mind that all these things kill…

Maryam —

Nov 27, 2013

trans

trans men

gender

It’s Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Let’s Celebrate Trans* Lives And Accomplishments

Today we honor all of the transgender people who have died due to anti-trans* violence. This year we want to honor their memories by celebrating the achievements and victories of…

Mey —

Nov 20, 2013