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Politics + Activism

Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominations, Ranked By Terror They Inspire In My Heart

[UPDATE: This post will continue to update as new appointments are made.] Here’s an in-depth explainer of Trump’s cabinet picks so far, people who range from “wolf in sheep’s clothing” to ACTUAL F*CKING WOLF WATCH THE F*CK OUT.

Riese January 6, 2017 54 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Yvonne January 6, 2017 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Black Trans Woman Mesha Caldwell Is The First Trans Person Murdered in 2017

Five days into the new year, as the GOP ramps up its trans-scapegoating rhetoric and legislation around the country, we once again begin counting the trans women’s lives taken by hate.

Heather Hogan January 5, 2017 10 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Be the Change: 5 Tips for Queer Activists Charging Into 2017

If taking action against Trump’s presidency is part of your 2017 resolutions/game plan, consider these tips!

KaeLyn January 2, 2017 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Beauty and Exquisite Strength: Beyond the Surface of Oceti Sakowin

It’s this community strength that makes me proud to be Native. It’s this show of solidarity that makes me worry less for our Water Protectors who have chosen to hold down the camps throughout the winter.

Jen Deerinwater December 27, 2016 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: 16 Women and Girls Who Shook the World in 2016

Here’s 16 women or groups of women who gave me and you and everyone we know some life in this, the darkest of years.

Carmen December 22, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina Republicans Are Smarmy Anti-Trans Motherfuckers and Didn’t Hold Up Their Part of the HB2 Repeal

North Carolina Republican lawmakers didn’t honor their word when they said they would repeal HB2 in full. Instead they delivered a half-assed deal that kinda repeals HB2 with a major stipulation.

Yvonne December 21, 2016 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

16 Memories from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign That I’ll Hold in My Heart Forever

Our future is uncertain. Here’s what isn’t: We will fight on. And as I march and scream and weep and breathe and work and work and work and work for what’s right, I will carry these memories with me. Forever.

Carmen December 20, 2016 88 Comments
Politics + Activism

The 2016 Electoral College Vote Destroyed The Illusion Of U.S. Democracy

When Donald Trump is sworn into office in January, two of the last three men to occupy the West Wing and control the largest military and nuclear arsenal on earth will have lost the popular vote.

Heather Hogan December 20, 2016 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina Pinky Promises To End HB2 As Long As Charlotte Stops Shielding LGBTQ People From Discrimination

In an apparent deal, the Charlotte city council voted to repeal an anti-discrimination ordinance in exchange for the Republican-led General Assembly’s promise to end HB2.

Yvonne December 19, 2016 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Be the Change: Take Care of Your Community, Take Care of Yourself

When our communities are strong, we are strong. Let’s talk about supporting ourselves to support each other and vice versa.

KaeLyn December 19, 2016 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Donald Trump Isn’t President Yet — And There’s Still Time To Stop Him

On Monday, the Electoral College members in every state will convene to cast their votes for the next president. Take action today to ensure they don’t vote for Donald Trump.

Carmen December 17, 2016 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina Republicans Really Hate Democracy, Pass New Laws to Limit Incoming Democratic Governor’s Power

In a last ditch effort to maintain Republican power in North Carolina, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill today that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who unseated McCrory in a contested November election.

Yvonne December 16, 2016 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

From Russia With Lies: Electors, Senators and the CIA Say We Need Answers on Russia’s Election Involvement

The CIA has released a report saying that Russia attempted to influence the US election in Trump’s favor — here’s what senators and the electoral college are doing in response.

Rachel December 13, 2016 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

8 Disabled Women Who Are Changing the World Through Politics

We need intersectional critical thinkers to flood the political landscape and help win the war on facts. And with the most blatantly ableist President in modern history knocking on the door of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, disabled folks have got to lead that charge.

Carrie December 12, 2016 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Can Abortion Access Get Any Worse? Yes, Apparently, With New Laws in Texas and Ohio

Ohio passed laws that bans abortion as early as 6 weeks after a heartbeat is detected and bans abortion after 20 weeks. Texas is making healthcare facilities bury or cremate fetal remains, which will probably increase abortion costs in the state.

Yvonne December 9, 2016 1 Comment
Politics + Activism

How The 2016 Election Is Still Fucking With Our Mental Health

Why does an event like the election so profoundly affect marginalized people, while allies can almost avoid it?

Andre December 9, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Okay What Is Actually Going On With All The Recounts

Between the blocking of the recount in Michigan and the partial recount in Nevada, what’s going on?

Rachel December 8, 2016 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

How Bad Can Trump’s Administration Fuck With LGBT Legal Progress?

“The potential for such a regressive Federal government seems so disheartening because of the tremendous progress over the past few years, but the administration does not control and cannot contain the progress.”

Jessica December 7, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

18 New Donald Trump Person of The Year Covers: An Art Therapy Special

In which we deal with the ongoing reality of Donald Trump by drawing all over his face in Photoshop like GROWN-UPS.

Riese December 7, 2016 16 Comments
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