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How To Get Mutual Aid and Bail Funds into the Hands of Student Protestors Now
What follows below is a living document, it is purposefully incomplete because the work is not done. We need everyone on deck. Go out there and tell me what you find, and I will update it accordingly. Here is a list of over 60 protests and encampments to start.
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Trans Texans Are Being Surveilled, This Is Everyone’s Issue
On anti-transness, surveillance, and why we should all be paying attention.
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New Research Says It Does, In Fact, Get Better for Gay Bullied Teens
A new study shows that it does seem to get better for bullied gay kids, but doesn’t provide much insight into how we can make things better for them now.
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Also.Also.Also: Elliot Page Welcomes Trans “Umbrella Academy” Character to the Queer Chaos Family
If you’re going to talk about The Slap at least read Black queer writers, an organization supporting LGBT kids Florida, and losing all ambition after two long pandemic years.
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There Were 122 Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer and Trans Candidates in the 2022 Midterms, Here’s How They Did
A red wave was coming, they told us. But they didn’t account for a new record for out LGBTQ candidates, who ran the table all across the country.
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Some Good News: 2020 Legislative Wins So Far
These cities, counties and states passed some ballot measures last night that are worthy of at least one small sigh of relief.
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Extra! Extra!: Everything Not the Election It’s Been Hard to Keep Up with
This week’s Extra! Extra! looks at a whole slew of non-election related news, including LGBTQ+ rights and the trifecta of global pandemics: police violence, climate change and COVID-19. And then, of course, we do take a look at election-related news too.
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Extra! Extra!: If Trump’s Administration Is So Incompetent, Why Is It So Efficient at Enacting Anti-LGBTQ Policies?
This week’s Extra! Extra! reports another bit of news that flew under the radar, this time regarding gun control (it’s not good, you guys). We also cover the heinous violence against three trans women in LA this week, USAID’s erasure of LGBTQ+ people and an update on what’s going on around the US regarding police violence and the protests. And then we turn to the elections – by which I mean Russia, Belarus and the US.
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Autostraddle’s Comprehensive 2020 LGBTQ Voting Guide: Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Trans Candidates, Ballot Measures and More!
According to the Victory Institute, there are 843 LGBTQ+ elected officials nationwide. But there’s so much more to us than just the numbers. Here’s your 2020 Voting Guide with every LGBTQ woman and non-binary person running for federal offices or seats in state legislatures, plus the statewide ballot measures we don’t want you to miss!
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Extra! Extra!: What We’re Seeing on COVID-19 and Accountability So Far from Biden’s Administration
This week’s Extra! Extra! continues to unpack the insurrection while also looking at some of Biden’s actions these last two weeks as president. We look a little more closely at the latest on police accountability, immigration and COVID-19, as well as a smattering of international news.
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Support Black Community With Your Money: A Living Index of Local Mutual Aid Efforts
This post is a living document. If you are looking to donate to vetted groups or individuals currently providing community care, we encourage you to use this list as a resource. And if you are looking for any variety of care – food, shelter, COVID-19 testing, or other organizing efforts – we hope these options will be a good starting place for you to find what you need.
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Lupe Valdez Is a Gay Latina Running for Texas Governor; That’s Something at Least
The 71-year-old has prided herself on being a hard worker coming from a humble background and being a champion for the people. But her lackluster campaign and her not-so perfect record as Dallas County Sheriff has dampened Texans’ enthusiasm for her as a candidate, including this queer Tejana.
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Sunday Funday Is Still Stoking Your “Killing Eve” Infatuation
Willow Smith is talking about the future, two trans legends, lesbian ephemera, and more!
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Sunday Funday Is Glad Missy Elliott Is Getting the Praise She Deserves
Missy Elliott is nominated for the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, King Princess is queer pop royalty, more about that rainbow wave ??, She-Ra, Beyoncé and more!
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Sunday Funday Is Honoring the USWNT Honoring Audre Lorde, Sally Ride and Abby Wambach at the SheBelieves Cup
Femme birds and lesbian animals, non-binary podcasters, Edie Windsor’s memoir, celebrate #BHM365, and more! Have a great Sunday!
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Every Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer And/Or Trans Woman Running for US Office in 2018
There’s rainbow wave of LGBQ candidates running for office. All of them are dissatisfied with Trump’s status quo, have strong convictions, and to make the world a better place. Here are their stories.
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5 Million Resist Trump: 100 Pictures Of Queer Power At Women’s Marches Worldwide
The Women’s March was a record-breaking worldwide protest against Donald Trump, and you’re gonna love all these photos of lesbians, queers, gays, bisexuals and allies who rallied for the occasion.
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Brandi Seals Is the 28th Trans Person Murdered in 2017
Seals’ family called the 28-year-old Houston native a beautiful and loving person.
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Texas Senate Passes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill, Now Closer to Becoming Law No One Asked For
Once the bill receives final chamber approval, SB6 will move forward to the House, which is dominated by Republicans but whose members are not as eager to take it up.
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Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Get A Makeover into “Privacy Acts,” Take Hold in These Six States
With just a few days into the new year, lawmakers in Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Washington have introduced new bathroom bills they’re calling “privacy acts” and ensuring we have a long year of battles ahead of us.