Politics + Activism Archives

politics + activism

Hospitals in Supposedly ‘Blue’ States Are Cutting Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Let’s not forget that witnessing resistance is important fuel in our continued efforts to ensure all trans people get the…

Stef Rubino

Aug 4, 2025

be the change

the resistance

politics + activism

Be The Change: 5 Quick Tips for Finding and Keeping Activist Volunteers

Pro tips for attracting, engaging, and retaining volunteers to help you win campaigns and get shit done!

KaeLyn —

Jun 5, 2017

everyone is gay

islam

An animated rendering of two women wearing head scarves leaning contentedly against each other on a hilltop. It is nighttime and there is a crescent moon in the sky. The phrase Longest Days, Sacred Nights is written in the bottom of the frame.

politics + activism

Longest Days, Sacred Nights Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Muslim Youth, and So Can You!

It’s Pride month, it’s Ramadan, and it’s time to support queer and trans Muslims. Masjid al-Rabia and Everyone is Gay are here to help!

Carrie —

Jun 2, 2017

canada

immigrant

politics + activism

New Canadian LGBTQI Immigration Guidelines May Actually Make Sense, Help People

The Canadian Government’s new guidelines on processing LGBTQI refugees includes more inclusive language and highlights concerns about stereotypes.

Creatrix Tiara —

May 31, 2017

crime

hate crime

politics + activism

Homophobic Man Beats Lesbian Unconscious On Brooklyn-Bound Q Train

The 27-year-old attacker called his victims ‘dykes’ and ‘faggots’ before attacking them.

Riese —

May 31, 2017

bathroom bills

transgender

politics + activism

A Huge Win For Trans Kids, Another Judicial F-ck You to Donald Trump in 7th Circuit Ruling

The 7th Circuit’s ruling in Ash Whitaker’s bathroom access case has the potential to create sweeping change for trans people in the United States.

Heather Hogan —

May 31, 2017

be the change

the resistance

politics + activism

Be The Change: Totally Rocking Small Group Breakouts

Facilitating a small group requires skills that aren’t always intuitive. I’ve got some tips and tricks and types of small group breakout sessions to help ya’ out!

KaeLyn —

May 22, 2017

Act Up

AIDS

politics + activism

Five Lessons Today’s Queer Activists Can Learn From ACT UP

Five lessons that start to explore just how much we can learn from our queer and trans forebears in AIDS activism.

Adrian —

May 17, 2017

interview

oakland

politics + activism

Here’s How Queer and Trans People of Color Are Resisting Gentrification and Displacement

Lots of people are talking about gentrification, but who’s actually doing something about it? Queer and trans people of color, of course. In Oakland and Seattle, QTPOC are creating visionary…

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

May 16, 2017