2016 election

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

GLAAD Survey Finds Straight People Fine with “Equal Rights” in 2018, Not So Much Actual LGBT People

The statistics on acceptance of LGBT people were generally staying the same or improving, until last year — when, as GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis puts it, “the acceptance pendulum…

Rachel —

Jan 26, 2018

2016 election

because we got high

health

High Femme: Best Strains and Activities for Surviving This New Shitbag Government!

It’s all too easy to sink into a cloud of depression/smoke, and stew in your bad feelings and paranoia. To combat that, I’ve come up with a list of activities…

Chelsea —

Jan 9, 2017

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominations, Ranked By Terror They Inspire In My Heart

[UPDATE: This post will continue to update as new appointments are made.] Here’s an in-depth explainer of Trump’s cabinet picks so far, people who range from “wolf in sheep’s clothing”…

Riese —

Jan 6, 2017

2016 election

Hillary Clinton

politics + activism

16 Memories from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign That I’ll Hold in My Heart Forever

Our future is uncertain. Here’s what isn’t: We will fight on. And as I march and scream and weep and breathe and work and work and work and work for…

Carmen —

Dec 20, 2016

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

The 2016 Electoral College Vote Destroyed The Illusion Of U.S. Democracy

When Donald Trump is sworn into office in January, two of the last three men to occupy the West Wing and control the largest military and nuclear arsenal on earth…

Heather Hogan —

Dec 20, 2016

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

Donald Trump Isn’t President Yet — And There’s Still Time To Stop Him

On Monday, the Electoral College members in every state will convene to cast their votes for the next president. Take action today to ensure they don’t vote for Donald Trump.

Carmen —

Dec 17, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

From Russia With Lies: Electors, Senators and the CIA Say We Need Answers on Russia’s Election Involvement

The CIA has released a report saying that Russia attempted to influence the US election in Trump’s favor — here’s what senators and the electoral college are doing in response.

Rachel —

Dec 13, 2016

2016 election

mental health

politics + activism

How The 2016 Election Is Still Fucking With Our Mental Health

Why does an event like the election so profoundly affect marginalized people, while allies can almost avoid it?

Andre —

Dec 9, 2016

2016 election

election

politics + activism

Okay What Is Actually Going On With All The Recounts

Between the blocking of the recount in Michigan and the partial recount in Nevada, what’s going on?

Rachel —

Dec 8, 2016

2016 election

anti-discrimination laws

politics + activism

How Bad Can Trump’s Administration Fuck With LGBT Legal Progress?

“The potential for such a regressive Federal government seems so disheartening because of the tremendous progress over the past few years, but the administration does not control and cannot contain…

Jessica —

Dec 7, 2016

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

PHOTOESSAY: The KKK Counter Protest That Scared The Racists Away

Molly went to North Carolina to expose a KKK rally disguised as a Trump victory party and found a counter protest that sent the cowards scurrying.

Molly —

Dec 7, 2016

2016 election

first person

Cleaning As Self-Care: Powering Through Your Post-Election Grief By Organizing Your Life

Knowing I could take on a task and see it through, start to finish, reminds me that the same is true for my writing and my activism, too. I will…

Carrie —

Dec 5, 2016