I Signed the “New York Times” Open Letter. I Have More to Say. I Signed the “New York Times” Open Letter. I Have More to Say.
The Times is not alone in its obscene coverage of transgender people.
Feb 23, 2023 / Hanna Phifer
“The New York Times” Is Repeating One of Its Most Notorious Mistakes “The New York Times” Is Repeating One of Its Most Notorious Mistakes
The paper’s anti-trans coverage parallels its failings over gay rights and AIDS. But the Times appears determined not to learn from its own history.
Feb 20, 2023 / Jack Mirkinson
It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People
While the GOP’s crusade against the queer community intensifies, LGBTQ rights were scarcely mentioned during Biden’s State of the Union address.
Feb 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
I’m the Proud Dad of a Drag Queen—and I Want a Better World for My Kid I’m the Proud Dad of a Drag Queen—and I Want a Better World for My Kid
Why are many thoughtful, well-educated people so ready to lump drag queens, nonbinary, and transgender people in a single rejectable category?
Jan 27, 2023 / Ira Chernus
Tony Dungy Is a Right-Wing Zealot and the NFL and NBC Don’t Care Tony Dungy Is a Right-Wing Zealot and the NFL and NBC Don’t Care
The Hall of Fame coach is held up as the epitome of character—but Tony Dungy has used his devoutness as cover for anti-gay bigotry.
Jan 19, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Is the Respect for Marriage Act a Win for the Right? Is the Respect for Marriage Act a Win for the Right?
While the legislation was intended as a buttress against Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, activists have criticized the RFMA for including religious liberty exemptions.
Jan 16, 2023 / StudentNation / Theia Chatelle
“The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids “The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the virus.
Jan 11, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
The Making of a Congressional Con Man The Making of a Congressional Con Man
How the Democrats and media allowed George Santos to lie his way into the House.
Dec 26, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support? Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support?
Telegram messages from the Columbus Proud Boys suggest that defenders of the extremist hate group exist within the local police department.
Dec 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
The 1990s Were Meant to Be the End of History—Instead They Birthed the Future The 1990s Were Meant to Be the End of History—Instead They Birthed the Future
Welcome to The Nation’s '90s issue, a heady romp through the decade that set the stage for the present moment.
Dec 12, 2022 / Lizzy Ratner, Regina Mahone, Ludwig Hurtado, and Alana Pockros