LGBTQ Activism

Pope Francis presides with the College of Cardinals for the opening of the General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on October 4, 2023, in Vatican City.

The Pope Wants Us to Talk About Sexuality and Climate Change The Pope Wants Us to Talk About Sexuality and Climate Change

In his new text and recently convened synod, he’s encouraging dialogue. It’s going to take a lot of work.

Oct 11, 2023 / Michael F. Pettinger

Former Washington Nationals player Sean Doolittle pitching

Sean Doolittle, Baseball’s Left-Wing Lefty, Retires Sean Doolittle, Baseball’s Left-Wing Lefty, Retires

How the Nationals’ star reliever became the conscience of baseball.

Oct 6, 2023 / Peter Dreier

Trump speaking at book banning, anti-trans, 'parental values' moms for liberty conference

Want to Know How Far-Reaching the Right-Wing Movement Against Free Expression in Schools Is? Want to Know How Far-Reaching the Right-Wing Movement Against Free Expression in Schools Is?

PEN America just released a scary report.

Sep 26, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Anti–Sex Work Legislation Is About to Get Worse

How Anti–Sex Work Legislation Is About to Get Worse How Anti–Sex Work Legislation Is About to Get Worse

FOSTA-SESTA made sex workers less safe and the Internet less free. A spate of new laws is deepening the damage.

Sep 25, 2023 / Feature / Sascha Cohen

Participant seen holding a sign reading

Democrats Can Stand Up for Trans Kids—and Win Democrats Can Stand Up for Trans Kids—and Win

Here’s why the party shouldn’t be scared to speak up for trans rights.

Sep 21, 2023 / Pamela Shifman

People protesting a planned Pride month assembly argue with counterprotesters outside Saticoy Elementary School in Los Angeles, Friday, June 2, 2023.

The “Parental Rights” Fanatics Have Descended on LA The “Parental Rights” Fanatics Have Descended on LA

I’m a public school parent. I shouldn’t have to spend my time fighting these violent, bigoted extremists.

Sep 12, 2023 / Daisy Gardner

The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show

The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show

Meet the performers serving queer education in a deep-red state.

Sep 6, 2023 / Editorial / Zee Scout

Louisiana LGBTQ

The Queer Progressives Helping to Pull Louisiana to the Left The Queer Progressives Helping to Pull Louisiana to the Left

The Pelican State might have a dearth of left-leaning political figures in office, but that doesn’t stop Davante Lewis and Mel Manuel from fighting for LGBTQ advocacy and economic...

Aug 31, 2023 / StudentNation / Kennith Woods

Image of chess pieces lying in disarray on the floor.

The Trans Sports Panic Has Reached Peak Stupidity The Trans Sports Panic Has Reached Peak Stupidity

Now chess, of all things, is banning trans women. Really!

Aug 25, 2023 / Frankie de la Cretaz

Pupil Slicer lead vocalist Katie Davies during a performance at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival in 2022.

How the UK’s Metal Scene Became a Haven for Trans People How the UK’s Metal Scene Became a Haven for Trans People

Amid Britain’s relentless transphobia, the metal community is creating an ever-growing number of trans icons.

Aug 17, 2023 / William Elisabeth Cuthbert

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