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Trump Went Apeshit Anti-Science This Week, Let’s Fight Back

They want to overwhelm us and exhaust us with the chaos. I reject that. Here’s a recap of every anti-science action Trump’s administration made this week and some ways to…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 27, 2017

#NoDAPL

donald trump

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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

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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

native american

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Finally Actual Good News: Standing Rock Sioux Win, Army Corps of Engineers Denies DAPL Easement

Regardless of the challenges that still lie ahead, from the DAPL project to Native safety and sovereignty in general, this news is a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux…

Rachel —

Dec 4, 2016

2016 election

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Jill Stein Raises Over $6 Million Toward Effort to Recount Votes, Unbreak Our Hearts

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein isn’t interested in helping Hillary Clinton, but wants fair elections — and a recount in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Yvonne —

Nov 28, 2016

anti-discrimination laws

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Texas Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills, Ushering In New Era of Legislative Hell on Earth

Looking at SB92 and SB242, two bills introduced in Texas that would be a huge blow to the LGBT community there, and what we can expect in terms of legislation…

Rachel —

Nov 23, 2016

2016 presidential race

donald trump

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Hate Crimes, and Protests Against Hate, Carried Out Across US After Trump’s Election

Looking at protests, Trump’s potential transition team, the National Organization for Marriage gearing up against LGBT rights, and more.

Rachel —

Nov 11, 2016

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trans women of color

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Noony Norwood Becomes the 23rd Trans Woman We Know Of Killed In This Tragic, Violent Year

Attention and action around the epidemic of deadly violence towards trans women of color is more important now than ever, as we’ll only see it heightened in the coming months.

Rachel —

Nov 10, 2016

crime

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Atlanta Man Given Life Sentence for Brutal Murder of LGBT Activist Catherine Montoya

An Atlanta man who killed Catherine Montoya was was found guilty of murder, rape, aggravated assault and aggravated sodomy; gentrification and the closing of gay bars; a group within the…

Rachel —

Nov 4, 2016

bathroom bills

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politics + activism

Anti-Trans Bathroom Policies — and Trans Teen Gavin Grimm — Will Head to the Supreme Court

Gavin Grimm won his court case about being able to use the correct facilities at his school, but now the school board is taking the case to the Supreme Court,…

Rachel —

Nov 3, 2016

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

Trump Waves A Rainbow Flag; GOP Remains Anti-Gay

Trump does not have an official policy document that lists his supposedly pro-LGBT stance but has consistently laid out an anti-LGBT position through announcements and promises made to his party…

Yvonne —

Nov 1, 2016

native american

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141 Arrested for Peaceful Standing Rock Protest; White Armed Militia is Acquitted

141 arrests were made at Standing Rock on Thursday, police in Washington fatally shot a pregnant Native woman during a welfare check, a new lawsuit filed in Utah challenges the…

Rachel —

Oct 28, 2016