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Leslie Feinberg, Transgender Lesbian, Activist, Author, and Revolutionary Dies at 65

Leslie Feinberg died at home in Syracuse, NY, with hir partner and spouse of 22 years, Minnie Bruce Pratt, at hir side. Hir last words were: “Remember me as a…

KaeLyn

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Nov 17, 2014

community

You Need Help: So We’re Speeding Towards That Time of Year, The Day That Marks That You’re Not Here

How can you be there for your partner during Deathiversary season when they cope with hard times by retreating inward/not talking? Read our advice and help out with your own!

Riese

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Nov 14, 2014

politics + activism

Gloria Casarez, Organizer, Activist and Total Badass, Dies at 42

“The work she did at City Hall enabled us to position Philadelphia as the greatest LGBT city in the country.”

Maddie

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Oct 21, 2014

society + culture

Robin Williams Is Dead at 63, This is a Feelings Atrium

Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams died in his home Monday, according to Marin County Sheriff’s Office. We remember some of his best work.

the team

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Aug 11, 2014

first person

Before You Know It Something’s Over

“He didn’t feel any pain. He died instantly.” That was how she told me that my father was dead. I was 14.

Riese

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Jun 15, 2014

movie news & trailers

Philip Seymour Hoffman is Dead: Brilliant Actor, “Capote” Star, Legendarily Uncool

“I didn’t go out looking for negative characters; I went out looking for people who have a struggle and a fight to tackle. That’s what interests me.”

Riese

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Feb 2, 2014

friendship

On Navigating the Unexpected Death of a Queer Friend

“You may have lost someone who may have meant different things to you than they did to other people, but at the end of the day you know who they…

Lauren

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Nov 13, 2013

politics + activism

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. ”

Cara

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Jul 19, 2013

first person

I Am Jack’s Preoccupation With Mortality

“You’re marching gallantly to your grave Laneia. We all are. We’re all spinning spinning spinning just grazing fingertips on things in hopes we’ll leave a mark. Anyway you should stop…

Laneia

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Apr 5, 2013

school

Utah School District’s Response to 14-Year-Old Gay Teen’s Tragic Suicide Is Deplorable

“Now is certainly not the time for the District to start public maneuvering and posturing at the expense of a family facing such a devastating loss.”

Riese

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Dec 18, 2012

society + culture

“I’m Sorry, But I Can’t Fucking Do This. Can You? Can Anyone?”

“Well, I suppose we have to try to pick up the pieces and make some sort of sense of this tragedy and—you know what? Fuck it, I can’t do this.”

Riese

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Dec 14, 2012

health

A Year of Grieving: 10 Things I’ve Learned

My best friend died one year ago today.

gabby

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Aug 13, 2012

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Leslie Feinberg, Transgender Lesbian, Activist, Author, and Revolutionary Dies at 65

You Need Help: So We’re Speeding Towards That Time of Year, The Day That Marks That You’re Not Here

Gloria Casarez, Organizer, Activist and Total Badass, Dies at 42

Robin Williams Is Dead at 63, This is a Feelings Atrium

Before You Know It Something’s Over

Philip Seymour Hoffman is Dead: Brilliant Actor, “Capote” Star, Legendarily Uncool

On Navigating the Unexpected Death of a Queer Friend

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

I Am Jack’s Preoccupation With Mortality

Utah School District’s Response to 14-Year-Old Gay Teen’s Tragic Suicide Is Deplorable

“I’m Sorry, But I Can’t Fucking Do This. Can You? Can Anyone?”

A Year of Grieving: 10 Things I’ve Learned

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