LGBTQ Activism

Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America

Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America

Transgender people are facing attacks on their health care, employment, and more.

Dec 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union?

Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union? Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union?

A movement for sex workers’ rights is gaining momentum in Spain—but it’s facing opposition from the national government and some feminists.

Dec 13, 2018 / Feature / Meaghan Beatley

President George HW Bush in 2010

It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day

The 41st president’s “civility” hid the vast nature of American state violence.

Dec 1, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

Saint Spyridon the New Church in Bucharest

How the ‘Natural Family’ Movement Brought Its War of Values to the Balkans How the ‘Natural Family’ Movement Brought Its War of Values to the Balkans

Populist leaders with an increasingly autocratic bent are finding that it pays to jump on this ultraconservative bandwagon.

Nov 21, 2018 / Claudia Ciobanu

Won’t Be Erased

Won’t Be Erased Won’t Be Erased

At rallies and online, transgender activists and allies are mobilizing against bigotry.

Nov 15, 2018 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Trump’s War on Trans Rights: A Q&A With Chase Strangio

Trump’s War on Trans Rights: A Q&A With Chase Strangio Trump’s War on Trans Rights: A Q&A With Chase Strangio

The ACLU lawyer describes how governments change definitions to exclude people.

Nov 9, 2018 / Q&A / Naomi Gordon-Loebl

‘All We’ve Got Are Protests and People Power’

‘All We’ve Got Are Protests and People Power’ ‘All We’ve Got Are Protests and People Power’

Meet the progressive strike force that saved the ACA—and almost brought down Brett Kavanaugh.

Nov 9, 2018 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Andrew Gillum Campaigns in Tallahassee

Progressives, Keep an Eye on These 10 Races Progressives, Keep an Eye on These 10 Races

From Andrew Gillum in Florida to marijuana legalization in North Dakota, wins in these elections would be game changers.

Oct 18, 2018 / The Nation

HIV Epidemic Scott County

Mike Pence Is Still to Blame for an HIV Outbreak in Indiana—but for New Reasons Mike Pence Is Still to Blame for an HIV Outbreak in Indiana—but for New Reasons

The avoidable Scott County epidemic may reveal a terrifying future for public health in America.

Oct 4, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

Kavanaugh hearing protests

Why You Should Engage in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience on Monday Why You Should Engage in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience on Monday

Stopping Brett Kavanaugh will require our bodies and souls.

Sep 17, 2018 / Ady Barkan

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