2020 election

2020 election

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Extra! Extra!: What The 2020 Election Says About America

We reflect on what the 2020 election says about America, what the ultraconservative majority in the Supreme Court has been up to, plus the pandemic and political situations unfolding around…

the team —

Nov 13, 2020

2020 election

politics + activism

Our Time to Shyne: WeHo’s First Woman of Color Councilwoman, Sepi Shyne, as Interviewed by Her Wife

Sepi Shyne is the first out LGBTQ+ Iranian-American elected anywhere in the world, the first woman of color ever elected to the City Council and cements the first female majority…

Ashlei Shyne —

Nov 12, 2020

2020 election

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news

Black Women Organizers Deserve More Than Just Your Flowers and Thank Yous

Black women didn’t save this democracy for you and we don’t need your “Thank Yous.” We need you to follow the example that Black women have set for more than…

Carmen Phillips —

Nov 11, 2020

2020 election

joe biden

politics + activism

Donald Trump Is a Loser: We Celebrate, and Then We Get to Work

Yes, this specific nightmare is ending. But we are nowhere near achieving our actual dreams.

Riese —

Nov 9, 2020

2020 election

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news

Extra! Extra!: As the Dust Settles, Here’s What We’ve Learned So Far in the 2020 Election

Last week I was full of the nervous anxiety you feel when you know something big is about to happen, and you’re just counting down the clock. This week I’ve…

the team —

Nov 6, 2020

2020 election

news

Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Trans Candidates Won Big Again in State Elections This Year

In wasn’t the Rainbow Wave of 2018, but there was lots to celebrate.

Natalie —

Nov 5, 2020

2020 election

news

Some Good News: 2020 Legislative Wins So Far

These cities, counties and states passed some ballot measures last night that are worthy of at least one small sigh of relief.

Kamala Puligandla —

Nov 4, 2020

2020 election

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music

Tracy Chapman Said “It’s Time for a Revolution” in First Television Performance in Five Years

“This is the most important election of our lifetime. It is imperative that everyone vote to restore our democracy.” — Tracy Chapman, Queer Legend

Carmen Phillips —

Nov 3, 2020

2020 election

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US Election 2020 Open Thread: Hoo Boy, Here We Go!

Not sure what to do with your tired brain and nervous energy? We’re here to provide a communal space to feel less alone and to help process a bit among…

Rachel —

Nov 3, 2020

2020 election

politics

news

2020 Voter Suppression Efforts They Don’t Want You To Know About

Between Republicans rewriting rules and COVID-19, there’s a real potential for historic levels of voter suppression. Here’s a look at some states where voter suppression efforts are already at work.

Natalie —

Oct 30, 2020

2020 election

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news

Real Candidates and Party Reps on What’s at Stake for Trans Rights in the 2020 Election

Autostraddle spoke to reps from US political parties – including third parties – to ask them directly about their commitment to trans issues and what we can expect from them…

Winter Breedlove —

Oct 29, 2020

2020 election

Autostraddle Reader Data

politics + activism

AS Political Survey: What Top Political Issues Most Matter to Queer Communities During the 2020 Election?

Over 2,000 respondents lay out the “real” gay agenda: If queer people were running the United States it would be, undeniably, a more environmentally friendly, equitable and humane place to…

himani —

Oct 26, 2020