Quickies 01/03/2013
By U.S. House of Reps finally passes the Violence Against Women Act. Next stop, Obama!
The first openly gay mayoral candidate in Mississippi was found dead this Wednesday, and is being investigated as a homicide.
In a completely unpredictable but refreshing move, a Boston frat house bands together to raise money for surgery for a trans* brother. Sometimes I like my prejudices questioned.
Why is it so hard for video games to feature woman protagonists?
Although Sydney’s Oxford Street received a gift in the form of a rainbow crossing just in time for Mardi Gras, it looks like it won’t be around for long. You can sign the petition through the link to save it.
Wolverine is gay… in a parallel dimension.
Featured image is of the rainbow crossing on Sydney’s Oxford street, and was featured on samesame.com.au
Regarding the Violence Against Women Act, i heard that it had been stripped of protections for trans and native women; is that correct?
According to these articles, the new act seems to actually bolster rights for Native Americans and trans women, which sounds great.
http://www.amnestyusa.org/news/press-releases/despite-early-objections-congress-passes-inclusive-violence-against-women-act
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/05/violence-against-women-act-progress_n_2807520.html?utm_hp_ref=impact