prison-industrial complex

memoir

nonfiction

lgbt book reviews

Read a F*cking Book: “Out of Orange” is the Real Life Alex Vause’s True Story

You know about Alex Vause, but you may not know much about Catherine Cleary Wolters, the drug-smuggling lesbian in thick-rimmed glasses who inspired her character. That’s where Out of Orange…

Carmen —

Jun 19, 2015

criminal justice reform

curated

book lists

Women In Prison: A Longform Reading List

“Orange is the New Black” premieres today, here is your really thorough reading list — from Assata Shakur to nuns against nukes to incredible journalism on the various horrors of…

Riese —

Jun 12, 2015

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Daily Fix: This Straight Couple Will Divorce If That’s What it Takes to Save Marriage and More News Stories

Eric Casebolt of McKinney is resigning, Apple’s new period-inclusive HealthKit, India has its first lesbian couple in a commercial, abortion access restrictions being upheld in Texas, and more!

Rachel —

Jun 11, 2015

a-camp workshop

camp autostraddle

politics + activism

5 Things You Should Know About Solidarity with Incarcerated LGBT People: A Conversation With Black and Pink

The experience of getting a letter is one of the most important moments or feelings of connection to something.

Maddie —

Jun 2, 2015

cece mcdonald

criminal justice reform

politics + activism

Trans Women Prisoners Suffer Most From Failures To Stop Prison Rape

Many eyes are on Passion Star, but overall the urgency around prison rape has faltered in the 12 years since PREA passed, the Times notes. Regulations won’t do much if…

Adrian —

May 15, 2015

Daily Fix

news fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: It’s Been 30 Years Since the MOVE Bombing and Other News Stories

Stories on the status of incarcerated trans women, Palestinian statehood, Jeb Bush, blood donation guidelines, crisis pregnancy centers being glitter-bombed, and more!

Rachel —

May 14, 2015

2016 presidential race

anti-discrimination laws

politics + activism

What’s the Deal With Bernie Sanders? 7 Things You Want to Know

I hear he’s a socialist. That’s cool. But also he’s an old straight white man, like the vast majority of American politicians, so what would his alleged socialism mean for…

Maddie —

May 11, 2015

criminal justice reform

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Meet Loretta Lynch, Our New Attorney General: Where She Stands on 5 Big Issues

Get to know Loretta Lynch, the first black woman to ever hold the office of Attorney General.

Kaitlyn —

Apr 27, 2015

Daily Fix

LGBT youth

politics + activism

Daily Fix: No Justice, No Peace for Black Lives Killed By Police and Other News

The off-duty officer who killed Rekia Boyd is dismissed of all charges, Freddie Gray’s death brings more questions, students in Pennsylvania organize an anti-gay day and more bleak news!

Yvonne —

Apr 21, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

police violence

politics + activism

The QTPOC Speakeasy Speaks Out On Walter Scott and Eric Harris

“The Speakeasy has been restless this past week, working through our feelings, and trying to understand what justice looks like to us. Some of us believe in the abolishment of…

The Speakeasy —

Apr 16, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Daily Fix: The Tale of the Indiana Wedding Pizza and Other News Stories

Rihanna speaks out against Indiana’s anti-gay bill, a revenge porn website operator is off to jail, a lesbian couple is suing a Georgia sperm bank and more news!

Yvonne —

Apr 7, 2015

prison-industrial complex

racism

gender

The Women of the 2015 Trans 100 Speak Up About Supporting Trans Women

The Trans 100 list is back to show us a bunch of awesome and inspirational trans women.

Mey —

Apr 2, 2015