obama

barack obama

chelsea manning

politics + activism

Some Really Actually Good News: Obama Commutes Most of Incarcerated Trans Woman Chelsea Manning’s Sentence

Chelsea Manning is set to be freed in May 2017 instead of finishing her 35-year sentence, which would have ended in 2045.

Yvonne —

Jan 17, 2017

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

#blacklivesmatter

barack obama

news

Nation Mourns and Organizes Against Police Violence as Obama Addresses Dallas

President Obama and George W. Bush address Dallas while the nation protests police violence and wonders what police robots will mean for our future.

Rachel —

Jul 12, 2016

barack obama

bathroom bills

politics + activism

11 States Sue Obama Administration Over Bathroom Guidelines for Trans Kids in Collective Tantrum

The lawsuit in response to the Obama administration’s guidelines on trans bathroom usage in schools, Desmond Tutu’s daughter can’t officiate as a priest after marrying her wife, backlash against the…

Rachel —

May 26, 2016

barack obama

link roundup

politics + activism

So Who the Heck is this Merrick Garland Guy

We find out a little bit more about Obama’s pick for the next Supreme Court justice, anti-LGBT discrimination laws in several states, Tuesday’s primaries, laws about protests, and MAGIC.

Rachel —

Mar 17, 2016

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Obama Calls for an End to Conversion Therapy and Other News Stories

Obama’s big statement on conversion therapy, Walter Scott’s murder, anti-abortion law in Kansas, discrimination against non-bisexual people alleged at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and more!

Rachel —

Apr 9, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

State of the Union 2015: Instagram, LGBT Shoutout, and a Dysfunctional Tight-Knit Family

“Last night President Obama addressed the nation on a number of pressing issues ranging from Instagram to middle-class economics to the fact that climate change exists.”

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

It’s On Us: Obama’s New Campaign Says Everyone Is Responsible for Helping End Campus Sexual Assault

It’s On Us could potentially fill the gap between activists and their administrations, creating cultural demand for the work they’ve been pioneering for years.

Carmen —

Sep 19, 2014

affordable care act

barack obama

politics + activism

Wait What Is Even Happening With the Affordable Care Act: A Tale of Two Rulings

The DC Court of Appeals and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals both handed down rulings on health care subsidies with totally conflicting opinions. If the DC Court of Appeals’…

KaeLyn —

Jul 23, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama Closes Out Pride Month By Extending Workplace Protections to Transgender Federal Employees

President Obama is extending a 2009 memorandum he issued that gave protections and benefits to gay, lesbian and bisexual federal employees to transgender and gender non-conforming employees.

Mey —

Jul 1, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama Will Finally Sign Executive Order for LGBT Workplace Protection, ENDA Still Nowhere in Sight

Today the White House will announce that an executive order for LGBT workplace protections from federal contractors is finally coming.

Rachel —

Jun 16, 2014

barack obama

Daily Fix

music

Women of Soul Invade White House, Your Television

After 200+ years of running the American government via several committees of boring old white guys, the Obama administration has finally figured out how to govern this country in a…

Stef —

Apr 7, 2014