Transgender Rights

John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova walk onto the court at the Australian Open with a banner that reads

Tennis Legends Protest at the Australian Open Tennis Legends Protest at the Australian Open

Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe demonstrated against the homophobia and transphobia of Margaret Court.

Jan 29, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Tennessee’s Chemical Castration Bill Shows Local Republicans Have One Thing on Their Minds

Tennessee’s Chemical Castration Bill Shows Local Republicans Have One Thing on Their Minds Tennessee’s Chemical Castration Bill Shows Local Republicans Have One Thing on Their Minds

“It's a return, if you will, to the dark ages,” one civil rights advocate says.

Jan 29, 2020 / Jennifer Bernstein

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019

For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.

Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Why Racists (and Liberals!) Keep Writing for ‘Quillette’

Why Racists (and Liberals!) Keep Writing for ‘Quillette’ Why Racists (and Liberals!) Keep Writing for ‘Quillette’

The online magazine of the “intellectual dark web” is repackaging discredited race science.

Dec 5, 2019 / Donna Minkowitz

LGBTQ Pride

These LGBTQ Students Say Their School Treats Them Like Second-Class Citizens These LGBTQ Students Say Their School Treats Them Like Second-Class Citizens

For years, students say they’ve faced harassment for their sexuality. At the very least, they want their club for LGBTQ students to have official status on campus.

Dec 2, 2019 / StudentNation / Mary Retta

Surviving Indonesia’s Antigay Clampdown

Surviving Indonesia’s Antigay Clampdown Surviving Indonesia’s Antigay Clampdown

They met, fell in love, and were nearly torn apart in a country where LGBTQ people are increasingly persecuted.

Nov 19, 2019 / Feature / Nicole Einbinder and Gabriela Bhaskar

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh

How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh

Removing a Supreme Court justice is nearly impossible—but Democrats can still weaken his power.

Sep 16, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Puerto Rico Protests

Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico

These and other grassroots groups are pushing the fight against corruption and austerity.

Aug 2, 2019 / Ed Morales

Trans women protest

Eleven Black Trans Women Have Been Murdered This Year. It’s Time for Another Uprising. Eleven Black Trans Women Have Been Murdered This Year. It’s Time for Another Uprising.

A recent survey of black communities in America found that for transgender people, the threat of violence is the biggest concern.

Jul 3, 2019 / Alicia Garza

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