Tag Archives: homophobia

Heterophobe is the New Homophobe?

By Brittney Bullock | Published: December 13, 2012
TweetWith all this talk of marriage equality for homosexuals in light of public opinion, states’ rights, and soon-to-be Supreme Court rulings, it’s easy to understand why the heterosexual community is feeling under attack. Luckily, there’s a new Facebook group calling for the annual observance of Heterosexual Awareness Month (HAM) each July. Participants are encouraged to [...]
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“I will do what it takes”: On Charlie Rogers and Activism Gone Awry

By Carrie | Published: August 25, 2012
Tweet A SYTYCB entry On July 18, Charlie Rogers, a former University of Nebraska women’s basketball player, posted the following update on her Facebook profile: So maybe I am too idealistic, but I believe way deep inside me that we can make things better for everyone. I will be a catalyst. I will do what [...]
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Why “It Gets Better” Is Not Enough

By Larissa | Published: October 23, 2011
TweetLast weekend a gay teenager in Ottawa committed suicide. In his suicide note, he referenced the message of “It Gets Better” campaign, saying that he just couldn’t wait. I think his comment points to one of the biggest failures of the “It Gets Better” campaign. Its central message is: “Hey, we know high school is [...]
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My Contribution to “It Gets Better”

By #FIRSTNAME# #LASTNAME# | Published: September 28, 2011
TweetThere have been very legitimate criticisms leveled at Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” video campaign: that it has excluded LGBTQ people of color, that it assumes or encourages passivity in the face of a hostile environment, et cetera. But it has been a source of community-building, solidarity, and support, and I have offered my own contribution [...]
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When is the last time you spoke up?

By jessica michelle | Published: August 30, 2011
TweetWhen was the last time you spoke up against sexism? racism? or any other form of discrimination? I was at my significant other’s hockey game and during the middle of the game heard “what, are you wearing a dress?” yelled over the ice from the opposing team. Both teams had a female on the ice rink [...]
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