How the US Shapes Queer Activism in Liberia How the US Shapes Queer Activism in Liberia
Outsiders have both helped and harmed Liberia’s LGBT community.
Jun 21, 2019 / Reclaiming Stonewall / Robbie Corey-Boulet
A Trans Asylum Seeker Dies After Pleading to ICE for Medical Care A Trans Asylum Seeker Dies After Pleading to ICE for Medical Care
In a disturbing pattern, ICE won’t even count Johana Medina Leon’s death among those that occurred in its custody.
Jun 4, 2019 / Nathan Craig and Margaret Brown Vega
In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws
LGBT activists say they will continue their campaign to dismantle the colonial-era legislation, inside and outside the courtroom.
May 28, 2019 / Robbie Corey-Boulet
An American Soldier’s Dissent An American Soldier’s Dissent
A veteran criticizes the US Army for racism, sexual violence, and a toxic culture that places “duty’” above ethics.
Apr 1, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
The Attack on Trans Athletes The Attack on Trans Athletes
Katie Barnes join the show about the current campaign against trans athletes and recent comments by tennis legend Martina Navratilova.
Mar 19, 2019 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Martina Navratilova Is Expelled From an LGBTQ Advocacy Group Over Transphobia Accusations Martina Navratilova Is Expelled From an LGBTQ Advocacy Group Over Transphobia Accusations
The tennis legend’s Sunday Times column saying that trans women should not be allowed in women’s sports provoked her expulsion.
Feb 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Take Action Now: Say NO to the Trans Service Ban Take Action Now: Say NO to the Trans Service Ban
Protect trans rights by calling your senators and attending allyship courses.
Jan 29, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction
South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes
South Dakota’s Senate Bill 49 is a transparent attack on the most vulnerable of high-school students.
Jan 16, 2019 / Dave Zirin
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?
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