by admin | Apr 11, 2014 | Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, News, Power LGBT
It has just been reported that Carrie Brownstein of Portlandia and Sleater-Kinney fame will be joining Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, and Rooney Mara in the upcoming lesbian film Carol. As SheWired gushed earlier this month, “Picture this…Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara,...
by admin | Apr 10, 2014 | Equality, Gender, News, Women's Rights
If you identify as feminist, or progressive-minded, or even just have a Tumblr account, chances are you’re familiar with the term, “rape culture.” Together, those two words contain some of the darkest indications of violence, sexism, and inequality that run rampant in...
by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
It may come as no surprise that there is a massive underrepresentation of women in the entertainment industry, particularly in films. Women working in Hollywood are far more likely to appear on the cover of gossip magazines than on blockbuster film posters, and if you...
by admin | Apr 4, 2014 | Articles, Equality, LGBTQIA+, News
The road to marriage equality in Michigan has been fairy tumultuous as of late. Bernard Friedman, a judge who was originally appointed to the federal bench by President Ronald Reagan, ruled the state’s gay-marriage ban unconstitutional on Friday, March 21st. This...
by admin | Apr 3, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Resources & Info
Sarah Deragon, creator of “The Identity Project.” ______________________________________________________________ Have you ever heard of the term “Butch Dandy Gentleman?” How about “Gold Star Gay Wife?” Or “Pansexual Gender Fluid Tomboy?” It turns out,...
