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latina

Queer Latina Tiffany Cabán Is Running For NYC Council, Bringing Hope To 2021

She ran a progressive campaign for Queens DA that put New York’s establishment on notice, and now has NYC Council in sight. “It’s not about good people or bad people,…

Christian —

Dec 3, 2020

2020 election

interview

Kirsten Harris-Talley, who is running for public office in Seattle, sits on green grass in a yellow sweater and matching beanie, while she looks up into the sunlight.

politics + activism

Q & A With Kirsten Harris-Talley, A Queer Black Scorpio Femme and State Rep Candidate

Kirsten Harris-Talley is an organizing phenom, queering notions of political leadership — what can a “serious” political figure value publicly?

Anis Gisele —

Aug 12, 2020

2020 election

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Have a Little Knowledge About the State of Voting Rights, As a Treat

Autostraddle writers discuss voter suppression, reproductive rights and access to care, and the fights for basic rights and freedoms around the world in this week’s Extra! Extra! Rejoice with us…

the team —

Mar 6, 2020

local politics

politics + activism

Queer Latina Tiffany Cabán Shocks New York City, Makes History in Queens District Attorney Primary Victory

Queens, which has more residents than 17 U.S. states and is one of the most diverse population centers in the country, was inspired by Cabán’s vision of becoming a hub…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 26, 2019

local politics

women in politics

politics + activism

Lori Lightfoot Makes Herstory as the Newly Elected Black Lesbian Mayor of Chicago

Tonight out lesbian Lori Lightfoot was elected as Mayor of Chicago, making her the first black woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Still, local activists worry…

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 2, 2019

disability

family

politics + activism

EXCLUSIVE: Center for American Progress Calls for Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family

The first-of-its-kind study revealed some surprising findings on queer and disabled folks in particular.

Carrie —

Oct 30, 2017

#blacklivesmatter

california

politics + activism

Jasmine Richards, Black Queer Woman and Activist, Going to Jail For “Lynching”

Jasmine Richards, founder of the Black Lives Matter chapter in Pasadena, was sentenced to 90 days for “lynching”; meanwhile, Brock Turner, convicted rapist, was sentenced to 6 months in jail;…

Yvonne —

Jun 7, 2016

bathroom bills

local politics

politics + activism

With the Passing of HB 2, North Carolina Signs Hate into Law

“What’s so scary about HB 2 is that it doesn’t seem discriminatory when first read, but the contradictions are all over it. It says that North Carolinians have the right…

Ari —

Mar 24, 2016

local politics

politics

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: It Turns Out, Voting For Women Isn’t Enough

Voting for women isn’t all it takes to reach gender parity in politics. Changing our political system from the bottom-up will go a lot further.

Carmen —

Mar 2, 2016

Daily Fix

kim davis

politics + activism

Brace Yourself: Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Bills Are Coming in 2016

New Mexico and Indiana lawmakers file anti-LGBT bills to discuss in the 2016 legislative session, the officers responsible for Tamir Rice’s death will not be charged, Kentucky’s new governor granted…

Yvonne —

Dec 29, 2015

abby wambach

amber rose

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015

These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.

Carmen —

Dec 23, 2015

local politics

texas

politics + activism

Houston Votes Against LGBT Protections and For Transmisogynistic Lies

Houston failed to pass a nondiscrimination ordinance by a really wide margin. It’s frightening to think how successful Republicans and religious right-wing conservatives were at creating a fearmongering, smear campaign…

Yvonne —

Nov 4, 2015