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Politics + Activism

15 Dubious Fictional Presidents Who Are Still Better Presidents Than Donald Trump

Yes I would prefer a duck or a cannibal, thank you

Riese February 20, 2017 61 Comments
Politics + Activism

“No Pride in Borders”: Queer Solidarity on the Streets of London

Hundreds took to the streets of south-east London to support migrants at this weekend’s Peckham Pride.

Heather Davidson February 20, 2017 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Sunday Funday Is Smooching You on the KissCam and Trolling Trump From the Great Beyond

More wins for gay weddings in court, KissCams love queer people, Sara Ramirez is not here for your biphobia, this new Golden Girls cafe your gonna love, and an 87-year-old feminist trolls Trump from her grave.

Heather Hogan February 19, 2017 8 Comments
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24 Trump-Inspired Memes and Jokes We’ve Laughed At While The World Crumbled Beneath Our Feet

COMEDY IS SELF-CARE

Riese February 16, 2017 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trans Rights Already At Risk In Trump’s Bumbling, Bigoted Trainwreck of a Presidency

From the Attorney General’s decision to stop appealing an anti-trans court ruling to the upcoming Supreme Court hearing of trans teen Gavin Grimm, issues of trans people’s safety and basic rights are already in question under Trump, and it will take a lot of work on all of our parts to oppose the administration’s agenda.

Rachel February 16, 2017 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

8 Ways We Learned to Resist Trump at Watch Us Run

Raquel and Ali traveled to DC for Watch Us Run to get some actionable advice on running for office and resisting Trump.

A.E. Osworth February 16, 2017 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

How To Oppose Secretary of Labor Nominee Andy Puzder With Your Phone and Your Friends

Andy Puzder is an ethical nightmare! If you or someone you know lives in Tennessee, Wyoming, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Louisiana, Indiana, Utah, Kansas or Alaska, you or that person can make a real difference in his confirmation.

Carrie February 14, 2017 6 Comments
An animated rendering of a black woman in an orange jumpsuit reaching for the hand of a Middle Eastern woman in hijab and with her left leg and arm amputated. The text above them says "Disability justice means resisting togther from solitary cells to open-air prisons," and the text below them says "To exist is to resist."
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Be the Change: Six Disabled Activists On Why the Resistance Must Be Accessible

A roundtable with disabled advocates, leaders, and protesters on how they came to activism, building an inclusive movement, and resources you should know about.

Carrie February 13, 2017 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump Is Scared of LGBT Activists and Mike Pence Just Proved It

Trump and the Republican Party have been gobsmacked by activism since the inauguration; the last thing they want is to have to go up against LGBTQ people who boast one of the most organized, well-funded, successful, and popular activist movements in modern history.

Heather Hogan February 6, 2017 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

How I Escaped Christofascism and Other FAQs From You, Answered

After I wrote “I Was Trained for the Culture Wars in Home School, Awaiting Someone Like Mike Pence as a Messiah,” readers had a lot of questions for me. While I’m working on follow up pieces, I wanted to answer some of the most common questions and provide some explanation.

Kieryn Darkwater February 3, 2017 27 Comments
A woman holds up a black and white sign in a large crowd at an airport protest that reads "Immigrants are welcome here."
Politics + Activism

Queer Crip Love Fest: I Wanted This Country to Be Better

“After any terrorist attack, we’re all sitting on the imaginary couch together being like, ‘Please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown.’ And it’s not even a joke.”

Carrie February 2, 2017 11 Comments
Geekery Politics + Activism

Brianna Wu Is Here, Queer and Running for Congress in Massachusetts

“In the Trump era there’s no room for benchwarmers. Seven out of nine of our representatives are white men in a supposedly progressive state. I think we can find room for a feisty feminist.”

A.E. Osworth February 2, 2017 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

Neil Gorsuch Is Trump’s Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Also a Real Slimeball

Neil Gorsuch has the potential to preside over crucial LGBT-related cases in the next few years, and he’s considered farther to the right than Scalia was.

Yvonne February 1, 2017 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: 33 Badass Women Leading the Resistance (On Twitter)

Come for the snark. Stay for the real-ass news and advice about how to take back our country.

Carmen February 1, 2017 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Running List of Programs and Resources the Trump Administration Plans to Cut Down, Eliminate or Privatize

We have so much to lose.

Rachel January 31, 2017 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump Says He Won’t Overturn LGBT Protections, But His Administration Will Still Discriminate Against Us

Trump and his administration are still just as dangerous and threatening to LGBT rights as they always have been.

Yvonne January 31, 2017 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

7 Things People Outside the U.S. Can Do Instead of Helplessly Sitting By While the World Burns

Actions to take from beyond US borders to oppose Trump and the rise of fascism globally.

Chandra January 30, 2017 50 Comments
Politics + Activism

How To Oppose Jeff Sessions With Your Phone and Your Friends

Who needs to call: people who live in Iowa, Utah, South Carolina, Texas, Nebraska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina and Louisiana. People from Utah and Texas, both your Senators are on this committee and you should call both of them.

A.E. Osworth January 30, 2017 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Want to Organize a Protest? Here Are 9 Things You Need to Know

We’re going to need to use our bodies and our voices as weapons against the Trump administration. We’re going to need to be brave.

KaeLyn January 30, 2017 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump Went Apeshit Anti-Science This Week, Let’s Fight Back

They want to overwhelm us and exhaust us with the chaos. I reject that. Here’s a recap of every anti-science action Trump’s administration made this week and some ways to fight back.

Laura Mandanas January 27, 2017 24 Comments
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