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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

Taking our time breaking down Sally Yates’ report on abuse in the NWSL, Brittney Griner has an appeal date in…

Carmen Phillips

Oct 4, 2022

A group of protestors stand outside R. Kelly's hearing, a black woman speaks into a microphone as another black woman holds a sign that says "Ariel and Jocelyn, two of R Kelly's victims, with hearts around them"

NEWS

On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different…

danijanae

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Oct 8, 2021

A memorial assembled for children found at Kamloops Residental School, featuring flowers, stuffed animals and children's toys, as well as signs that read REST IN PEACE KAMLOOPS and EVERY CHILD MATTERS

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of…

the team

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Jun 18, 2021

A woman in professional dress looks unsettled while wearing a disposable paper mask over her nose and mouth.

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing…

the team

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May 28, 2021

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

Wow the new L Word reboot is really taking things to the next level!!!!

Stef

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Aug 25, 2019

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different for everyone.

danijanae —

Oct 8, 2021

extra extra

news

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of residential schools in Canada against Indigenous people, many major decisions from the US Supreme Court,…

the team —

Jun 18, 2021

covid-19

extra extra

news

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing failures of America’s criminal justice system one year after George Floyd’s murder, the latest round…

the team —

May 28, 2021

bathroom bills

the south

politics + activism

The Struggle is Still Raging in North Carolina: “Bathroom Bill” HB2’s Status Under Trump

Here’s the latest updates in the struggle against HB2, an analysis of what a Trump administration means for Trans rights, and advice on what the rest of the country needs…

Syd Roberts —

Feb 23, 2017

bathroom bills

donald trump

politics + activism

Persecuting Trans Women: Finally a Thing Breitbart and The Religious Right Can Agree On

Breitbart’s anti-trans messaging was shaped by Milo Yiannopoulos. The Religious Right’s was shaped by the Family Research Council, home of Josh Duggar. Trump’s position on trans rights gives them and…

Heather Hogan —

Feb 23, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

24-Year-Old Black Trans Woman Keke Collier is the Fourth Murdered TWoC This Year

We’re not even two months into the year and four trans women of color have been murdered, three of them Black, and the last two have been not even twenty…

Mey —

Feb 23, 2017

carol

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Carol Aird Performs “You Don’t Own Me” at the Stonewall Inn

Roxane Gay is not here for your stupidity about Milo, the WNBA is not here for Candice Wiggins’ cry of reverse-homophobia, this new movie from Kristen Stewart looks good (but…

Heather Hogan —

Feb 22, 2017

bathroom bills

trans women

gender

Why the ACLU’s #IPeeWithLGBT Campaign Erases the T

While any and all support for the trans community is necessary and welcome, the ACLU is missing the mark with this hashtag. The big swing and miss for me is…

Polly Anna Rocha —

Feb 22, 2017

christianity

donald trump

politics + activism

Clinging to Naomi: Reclaiming My Faith as Republicans Continue to Weaponize Christianity

As homophobic Christians dominate more of the national discourse, and as Religious Freedom acts of various permutations strip rights from queer and trans people across the U.S., reclaiming the Gospel…

Adrian —

Feb 22, 2017

Lists/Top 10s

presidents day

politics + activism

15 Dubious Fictional Presidents Who Are Still Better Presidents Than Donald Trump

Yes I would prefer a duck or a cannibal, thank you

Riese —

Feb 20, 2017

immigration

international news

politics + activism

“No Pride in Borders”: Queer Solidarity on the Streets of London

Hundreds took to the streets of south-east London to support migrants at this weekend’s Peckham Pride.

Heather Davidson —

Feb 20, 2017

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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

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