LGBTQ Activism

HIV Mystery: Solved?

HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?

A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.

Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy

Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything

Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything

Speaking to tennis legend Martina Navratilova reminded me of the incredible impact her mere presence had on my life.

Feb 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Last Night, Rachel Maddow Perfectly Captured What Bernie’s Win Means for the Left

Last Night, Rachel Maddow Perfectly Captured What Bernie’s Win Means for the Left Last Night, Rachel Maddow Perfectly Captured What Bernie’s Win Means for the Left

The Democratic Party—and all of American politics—really have changed.

Feb 10, 2016 / Emily Douglas

Students at at the University of Missouri

In the Wake of Mizzou, Black Students Are Winning In the Wake of Mizzou, Black Students Are Winning

The movement that took flight in November is racking up wins—and laying the groundwork for more victories to come.

Feb 3, 2016 / StudentNation / StudentNation

LGBT community rally participants encounter a policeman

Transgender Russians Struggle to Take Their Movement Out of the Shadows Transgender Russians Struggle to Take Their Movement Out of the Shadows

As the country grows more conservative on gender and sexuality, transgender Russians are fighting for their lives under great threat.

Feb 3, 2016 / Ilaria Parogni

Barclay's Center

In a Gay-Friendly Age, Poor LGBT New Yorkers Still Struggle In a Gay-Friendly Age, Poor LGBT New Yorkers Still Struggle

Marriage equality is progress, but the LGBT movement needs to tackle economic oppression as well if it is to achieve broader equality.

Jan 29, 2016 / Michelle Chen

David Bowie Singing

David Bowie, the ‘Apolitical’ Insurrectionist Who Taught Us How to Rebel David Bowie, the ‘Apolitical’ Insurrectionist Who Taught Us How to Rebel

With delight and ease, Bowie broke the boundaries of gender and sexuality.

Jan 11, 2016 / John Nichols

Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody

Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody

The second season is even better—more expansive, textured, and emotional—than the first.

Jan 11, 2016 / Alisa Solomon

What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work

What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work

Without victims or allegations of trafficking or coercion, the case against Rentboy is particularly weak. It’s also drawn new groups into the movement to decriminalize sex work.

Jan 7, 2016 / Lisa Duggan

December 22, 2010: President Obama Repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

December 22, 2010: President Obama Repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ December 22, 2010: President Obama Repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

“This disastrous policy was born out of Bill Clinton’s refusal to honor his 1992 campaign pledge to let gays serve openly in uniform.”

Dec 22, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

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