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It’s 2019: Why Do LGBTQ Americans Still Lack Basic Civil Rights Protections?

It’s 2019: Why Do LGBTQ Americans Still Lack Basic Civil Rights Protections? It’s 2019: Why Do LGBTQ Americans Still Lack Basic Civil Rights Protections?

As we celebrate Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, it’s time to pass the Equality Act and make anti-LGBTQ discrimination illegal.

Jun 26, 2019 / Senator Tammy Baldwin

Alexandria Villaseñor

Why I’m Climate Striking Against Fox News on Friday Why I’m Climate Striking Against Fox News on Friday

The news media is society’s alarm clock: It needs to wake us up.

Jun 26, 2019 / Alexandria Villaseñor

Tiffany Caban

Tiffany Cabán Just Made History Tiffany Cabán Just Made History

The 31-year-old, queer Latina public defender has dealt another shocking blow to the Queens Democratic machine.

Jun 25, 2019 / Ross Barkan

Masai Ujiri

Masai Ujiri and ‘the Police Version of Events’ Masai Ujiri and ‘the Police Version of Events’

The Toronto Raptors team president had some form of confrontation with an Alameda Country sheriff after the NBA championship. The police story, however, has changed. 

Jun 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Sunrise activists

Take Action Now: Bring Climate to the Democratic Debate Take Action Now: Bring Climate to the Democratic Debate

Sign a petition, attend a watch party, and help stop the war in Iran.

Jun 25, 2019 / NationAction

Khartoum Sudanese women

The Seasons After the Arab Spring The Seasons After the Arab Spring

Recent uprisings in Sudan and Algeria have avoided mistakes of 2011.

Jun 25, 2019 / Gilbert Achcar

Afghanistan Soldier Sunset

2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending 2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending

They should take a stand at the debates against the Pentagon’s bloated budget.

Jun 25, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tiffany Caban election

Tiffany Cabán Claims a Nationally Significant Victory for Queens DA Tiffany Cabán Claims a Nationally Significant Victory for Queens DA

The criminal-justice reformer who has promised "people-powered justice" finished primary night with a lead of more than 1,000 votes.

Jun 25, 2019 / John Nichols

History Lessons

History Lessons History Lessons

Threading the truth.

Jun 25, 2019 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

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The Gentrification of Queerness The Gentrification of Queerness

Christopher Street was once a haven for queer people of color. Its transformation into an outpost of white, upper-middle class respectability tells a larger story of exclusion.

Jun 25, 2019 / Feature / Darnell L. Moore

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