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Politics + Activism

“The Goal Was To Shut Us Down”: Ohio Campuses Reckon With Attacks on Education, DEI, and Trans Rights

Faculty, staff, and students in Ohio share fears and strategies after increase in legislative attacks that have led to departments shutting down, resources taken away from students, and confusion and frustration on campuses.

Lauren Herold June 26, 2025 1 Comment
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Politics + Activism

Zohran Mamdani May Have Renewed My Belief in Electoral Politics

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign was the first time in a long time that I felt comfortable publicly advocating for a candidate rather than a cause—and that’s because his entire candidacy was a cause.

Motti June 25, 2025 3 Comments
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Politics + Activism

From Passport Policy to Protests, Pride Month Hasn’t Been All Bad News for Trans People

The biggest trans news of the last couple of weeks aside from the ruling in the U.S. vs. Skrmetti case is actually positive.

Stef Rubino June 24, 2025
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Politics + Activism

Most of Us Will Survive

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on U.S. v. Skrmetti, we have to fight for more than survival.

Drew Burnett Gregory June 18, 2025 5 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Thailand’s First Out Trans Diplomat Is Changing the Perception of What Thai Trans Women Can Do

When 23-year-old Dew Siratan Sittitanyawat reached the third round of her application to become a diplomat in Thailand, she was faced with a decision: attend her in-person interview as herself or cut her hair last minute. 

Audrey Black June 11, 2025 3 Comments
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Politics + Activism

As the Anti-Trans Attacks Keep Coming This Pride Month, Trans Resistance Rages On

I can’t think of a better time than Pride Month to celebrate our triumphs and rededicate ourselves to standing up for the liberation of everyone everywhere.

Stef Rubino June 9, 2025 2 Comments
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Politics + Activism

What You Should Know About Bill Seeking To Ban Medicaid Coverage of Trans Healthcare

In a devastating week for trans rights, there were also some legislative and advocacy wins. Read all about it in the latest Trans News Tracker.

Stef Rubino May 26, 2025 4 Comments
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Politics + Activism

GLAAD’s 2025 Social Media Safety Index Is Bleak — So What’s Next?

The internet is broken. This is abundantly clear to me not only as a queer person but as an editor for one of the few remaining online publications not owned by a media giant.

Drew Burnett Gregory May 13, 2025 6 Comments
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Politics + Activism

The American Academy of Pediatrics Isn’t Complying With Trump’s Bogus ‘Report’ on Trans Youth Healthcare

Plus, how students at University of Texas at Austin defied on-campus drag bans and more urgent trans news with expert analysis.

Stef Rubino May 12, 2025
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Queer Love Knows No Borders but Tell That to the U.S. Government

Whether leaving the U.S. or trying to get back, terrified or resigned, every queer person I spoke to in an international long distance relationship says they feel less at ease to travel.

Drew Burnett Gregory May 8, 2025 5 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Maine, Minnesota, and Pedro Pascal Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Anti-Trans Attacks

This is the first edition of Trans News Tracker, a bi-weekly round-up of the most important news — good and bad — impacting trans and queer people in the U.S. (and abroad).

Stef Rubino April 28, 2025 2 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Florida House To Vote on a Book Ban Bill That Could Have Devastating, Far-Reaching Effects

The vote will happen tomorrow. Here’s everything you should know and do (even if you’re not in Florida!). Make some calls, and help us defeat this bill today!

Stef Rubino April 23, 2025
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‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Is a Rebuke to the Miyazaki AI Trend

Miyazaki’s film about a young witch shows exactly what AI art and all that it represents threatens to take from us.

Daniella Mazzio April 17, 2025 6 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Illegally Female

With the UK’s Supreme Court ruling unanimously that trans women are not legally considered women is it possible to escape?

Morgan M Page April 16, 2025 17 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Trump Wants To Limit Healthcare for Trans Adults With ACA Plans. Here’s What You Should Know

A proposed rule would stop insurance plans sold on the ACA marketplace from including gender-affirming care for both trans minors and trans adults.

Stef Rubino April 16, 2025 2 Comments
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Politics + Activism

How Three Anti-Trans Bills Were Struck Down in Montana

In a rare move, Republican legislators broke party lines to strike down the bills, following floor speeches from Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell.

Stef Rubino April 10, 2025 5 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Gender Liberation Movement Wants To Create an Antidote to Project 25

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Stef Rubino March 31, 2025 2 Comments
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Politics + Activism

One Thing the Far-Right Loves Despite Their Desire for a “Free” Country? A Snitch

Moms of Liberty and the Trump Administration have teamed up for a new website where people can anonymously snitch on their children’s teachers or fellow educators and co-workers at publicly funded K-12 schools.

Stef Rubino March 4, 2025 4 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Disability Justice Needs To Be a Part of Climate Justice

Disabled people are not dying in disasters due to personal negligence or an unwillingness to leave — they are dying because emergency systems are not built with them in mind.

Katie February 26, 2025 1 Comment
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Politics + Activism

Recent Challenges to Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda Remind Us of Our Collective Power

If even the youngest amongst us aren’t sinking into hopelessness, then we shouldn’t either.

Stef Rubino February 24, 2025 1 Comment
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