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Politics + Activism

49 Tremendously Vulgarious Ways “Spy Magazine” Described Casino Operator Donald Trump, 1986-1994

“The world’s top judge of architecture”

Riese November 28, 2016 14 Comments
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Protect Our Community By Supporting The Trans Relief Project Today

The Trans Relief Project is an organization working to help as many trans and gender nonconforming people as possible get updated U.S. identification – passports specifically – before the regulations surrounding those rules potentially change.

Laura Mandanas November 28, 2016 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Avoiding Inspiration Porn in This Time of Constant Vigilance

Mark my words: Donald Trump will talk a great game about our “amazing bravery” as he gets to work stealing our healthcare. The man knows how to throw out a red herring, and we all need to be ready for this one.

Carrie November 28, 2016 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

Sunday Funday Spent Thanksgiving Riding a Motorcycle with Her Queer Girl Gang and Madonna, So

Madonna spent Thanksgiving at the Ali Forney center, a historic Anglican bishop is overseeing a historically gay occasion, rainbow laces are the new thing in rugby, the Swedes are doing it right again, and more good gay news!

Carmen November 27, 2016 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills, Ushering In New Era of Legislative Hell on Earth

Looking at SB92 and SB242, two bills introduced in Texas that would be a huge blow to the LGBT community there, and what we can expect in terms of legislation like this at the state and federal level going forward.

Rachel November 23, 2016 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Finally Free! Four Wrongfully Convicted Latina Lesbians Cleared on All Charges by Texas Court

More than twenty years since they were convicted of a horrific crime, a Texas criminal appeals court declared four Latina lesbians innocent and exonerated. The San Antonio Four’s exoneration serves as a ray of hope in these dark times and reminds us to continue to fight like hell for justice.

Yvonne November 23, 2016 10 Comments
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Rebel Girls: A Reading List for the Revolution

This election shook me to my core. That’s undeniable. I am still grieving and I don’t know that I ever won’t be. I am so fucking angry and I don’t know that I ever won’t be. But I refuse to be scared, or cowed, or defeated.

Carmen November 23, 2016 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Steve Bannon is the Racist Far-Right Internet Personified — and He Hates Women and Gay People, Too

There’s no way to overstate how dangerous it is to have Bannon whispering directly into Donald Trump’s ear every day like a Disney movie villain.

Heather Hogan November 18, 2016 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

Here Are Some Title Suggestions For Kellyanne Conway’s Inevitable Memoir

Are You There, White American Jesus? It’s Me, Kellyanne

Erin November 17, 2016 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

#DemocrEC: Queers Launch Grassroots Campaign To Stop Trump Presidency, It Could Work

Our friends have launched an initiative to convince the electoral college to do their jobs and save us from total catastrophe.

Riese November 17, 2016 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

Oakland Lesbian Couple and Their Son Murdered By Former LGBT Activist

Lesbian wives Patricia Wright and Charlotte Reed and their 19-year-old son Benny Diambu-Wright suffered fatal knife and gunshot wounds at the hands of 61-year-old Dana Rivers, a former schoolteacher and well-known transgender activist.

Riese November 16, 2016 64 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump’s Potential Appointees Are Truly Deplorables in Search of a Basket

A look at what’s happening with the process of choosing people for the president-elect’s cabinet, and how dangerous they are (very).

Rachel November 16, 2016 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

PHOTOESSAY: #NoDAPL Day of Action, Los Angeles

Polaroids of LA’s #NoDAPL protest on November 15, 2016.

Molly November 16, 2016 6 Comments
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17 Science Gifs To Give You Peace, Give You Strength

We will take down white supremacy like sulphuric acid on toilet paper.

Laura Mandanas November 16, 2016 31 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lessons For Our Future From the Disability Intersectionality Summit

Listen as you build your movements, clarify your priorities, and fight for that future so many of us thought was already here.

Carrie November 14, 2016 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Don’t Relax Just Because Pathological Liar Donald Trump Says He Won’t Go After Marriage Equality

The ways Trump’s administration will hurt gay and trans people go far beyond marriage equality — and he’s proven we can’t believe a word he says.

Heather Hogan November 14, 2016 85 Comments
Politics + Activism

Be the Change: 5 Ways to Stand Up to Trump’s Tyranny Right Now

Let’s start a discussion about what we can do as activists, right now in this moment, in the wake of the apocalypse/election.

KaeLyn November 14, 2016 87 Comments
Politics + Activism

Hate Crimes, and Protests Against Hate, Carried Out Across US After Trump’s Election

Looking at protests, Trump’s potential transition team, the National Organization for Marriage gearing up against LGBT rights, and more.

Rachel November 11, 2016 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Noony Norwood Becomes the 23rd Trans Woman We Know Of Killed In This Tragic, Violent Year

Attention and action around the epidemic of deadly violence towards trans women of color is more important now than ever, as we’ll only see it heightened in the coming months.

Rachel November 10, 2016 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls Reading List: 16 Things Hillary Clinton Meant

Hillary Clinton is not President of the United States.

Carmen November 9, 2016 17 Comments
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