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“President” Trump Bans Trans People From Military Service via F*cking Twitter

Donald Trump decided to switch up his morning Twitter time today, putting the breaks on his relentless 140-character lies that he and his campaign didn’t work with Russia to steal the White House, and moving ahead with a “plan” to ban all transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

Heather Hogan July 26, 2017 52 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trumpcare Is an Attack on Trans People of Color. Let’s Fight Like Hell Against It.

Defeating this bill is a matter of life and death to the transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex people of color who depend on Medicaid to survive.

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza July 14, 2017 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

German Parliament Closes Out Pride By Paving The Way For Marriage Equality

The vote passed 393 to 226 on the last day of Parliament’s summer session.

Heather Hogan June 30, 2017 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Barely even a woman yet, at 17 years old, Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th trans woman of color in the United States whose life was ended too early.

Ari June 28, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trans Women in Malaysia Need Support and Accountability in the Face of Increasing Violence

A recent spike in violence against trans women in Malaysia has left activists and the trans community fearful, but also determined in their calls for the Malaysian Government and society to be held accountable.

Creatrix Tiara June 28, 2017 10 Comments
First Person Politics + Activism

Get Ready, Stay Ready: Allied Media Conference Reps the QTPOC Future

“The conference serves as a portal to collective dreaming and scheming where barriers become bridges to a more just future.”

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza June 28, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Supreme Court Partially Enacts the F*cking Travel Ban, Zeroes In On “Religious Freedom”

The Supreme Court propped up Trump’s “travel ban” while agreeing to hear the case this fall. They’ve also got some of those good ol’ “religious freedom” challenges that endanger LGBT people in the hopper.

Rachel June 26, 2017 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

San Francisco Trans March: “Celebrating Resilience with Love and Resistance”

It was an honor to stand in solidarity and support with all of the beautiful humans at the Trans March in San Francisco. Here’s what it looked like.

Molly June 26, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

28-Year-Old Josie Berrios Is the 13th Trans Person of Color Killed in the U.S. This Year

Berrios was one of the original and most beloved performers at Ithaca’s House of Merlot, a drag performance troupe that founded the Ithaca College Drag show for the Trevor Project in 2012 and has been raising funds for LGBTQ youth ever since. 

Heather Hogan June 15, 2017 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

PHOTOESSAY: Orlando Pulse One Year Memorial Rally at the Stonewall Inn

The rally was centered around the victims and their stories, including deeply moving words from survivor Keinon Carter.

Molly June 14, 2017 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Queer Latinx and Black People Deserve More Than “Love and Kindness” After Orlando

“It’s important to honor and remember the 49 people who died one year ago today. We should remember their spirit and be moved to better support their communities in their honor without erasing all of their identities.”

Yvonne June 12, 2017 13 Comments
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Politics + Activism

“I’m Not Done Living My Damn Life Yet”: Disabled Queer People Speak Out on the American Health Care Act

“It’s a harsh reality that I will be priced out of my own life at this point if the AHCA gets passed and, quite frankly, I’m not done living my damn life yet.”

Carrie June 12, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Conservatives’ DUP Deal Illustrates Their Consistently Cynical Support for LGBTQ Rights

After a decade of using our community to score votes, the Tories have shown that they were always waiting to throw us under the bus.

Heather Davidson June 12, 2017 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

The New United States Climate Alliance Is Good For Queers, Everyone Else Too

Circumventing Trump’s disastrous plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, 12 states and Puerto Rico make state rights great again by creating their own climate action group. That’s great news for queers, and anyone else who needs to survive on this planet.

Kay June 9, 2017 5 Comments
Holigays Politics + Activism

8 Ways for Non-Muslims to Support LGBTQ Muslims this Ramadan

We’re here, we’re queer, and you should start acting like it.

Mahdia Lynn June 8, 2017 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Kenne McFadden Is the 12th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

McFadden was a 27-year-old restaurant server and aspiring singer in San Antonio, TX.

Heather Hogan June 6, 2017 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Be The Change: 5 Quick Tips for Finding and Keeping Activist Volunteers

Pro tips for attracting, engaging, and retaining volunteers to help you win campaigns and get shit done!

KaeLyn June 5, 2017 7 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Longest Days, Sacred Nights Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Muslim Youth, and So Can You!

It’s Pride month, it’s Ramadan, and it’s time to support queer and trans Muslims. Masjid al-Rabia and Everyone is Gay are here to help!

Carrie June 2, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Canadian LGBTQI Immigration Guidelines May Actually Make Sense, Help People

The Canadian Government’s new guidelines on processing LGBTQI refugees includes more inclusive language and highlights concerns about stereotypes.

Creatrix Tiara May 31, 2017 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Homophobic Man Beats Lesbian Unconscious On Brooklyn-Bound Q Train

The 27-year-old attacker called his victims ‘dykes’ and ‘faggots’ before attacking them.

Riese May 31, 2017 29 Comments
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