immigration

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Confessions of An Undocumented African Immigrant

“I couldn’t afford to go home, but it was common knowledge among the many international students that, technically, one could remain in the country beyond the visa validity period as…

Guest —

Aug 2, 2017

donald trump is not my president

immigration

politics + activism

Supreme Court Partially Enacts the F*cking Travel Ban, Zeroes In On “Religious Freedom”

The Supreme Court propped up Trump’s “travel ban” while agreeing to hear the case this fall. They’ve also got some of those good ol’ “religious freedom” challenges that endanger LGBT…

Rachel —

Jun 26, 2017

election

immigration

politics + activism

The Conservatives’ DUP Deal Illustrates Their Consistently Cynical Support for LGBTQ Rights

After a decade of using our community to score votes, the Tories have shown that they were always waiting to throw us under the bus.

Heather Davidson —

Jun 12, 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

donald trump is not my president

immigration

geekery

Add Queer & Trans Developers to One 52-Hour Train Ride, Get Rad Inclusive Games

Whether through choices in game design or getting to know other queer attendees, many of us found Train Jam to be an amazing opportunity to express our identities, learn new…

Creatrix Tiara —

May 15, 2017

immigration

international news

politics + activism

Britain Is Failing Refugees, Migrants and LGBT Asylees In A Truly Remarkable Number of Ways

We’re allowing vulnerable refugees and migrants to come to harm, and it’s up to us to hold the government accountable.

Siobhan —

Mar 14, 2017

donald trump is not my president

immigration

politics + activism

Young DREAMer Daniela Vargas Could Be Deported Today Without Even a Hearing

Undocumented student Daniela Vargas bravely spoke out at a news conference advocating for immigrants and was shortly detained by ICE. She’s now facing immediate deportation without a hearing. She’s lived…

Yvonne —

Mar 3, 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

donald trump

donald trump is not my president

geekery

An Action Guide for Supporting the #NoBan Cause

What you can do to help rescind the Muslim Ban right now.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 30, 2017

#NoDAPL

donald trump

politics + activism

Here’s How Trump’s Administration Is Already Targeting America’s Most Vulnerable

From immigrants to refugees to Native land to the denizens of Chicago and more, Trump’s already making it very clear who he plans to hurt with the power of his…

Rachel —

Jan 25, 2017

2016 election

2016 presidential race

news

Trump Loses Latinx Support After Immigration Speech; We Gain Taco Trucks, Maybe

Trump’s hateful immigration speech is costing him support; major Supreme Court decision that restores voting rights to North Carolina, Britain still isn’t sure how to accomplish Brexit and more.

Yvonne —

Sep 2, 2016

Daily Fix

immigration

news

News Fix: What The Department of Justice’s Decision to Close Private Prisons Really Means

Who the closing of private prisons will help (and who it won’t); changes in Donald Trump’s campaign, the Dakota Access Pipeline and more.

Yvonne —

Aug 19, 2016