racism

interview

oakland

politics + activism

Here’s How Queer and Trans People of Color Are Resisting Gentrification and Displacement

Lots of people are talking about gentrification, but who’s actually doing something about it? Queer and trans people of color, of course. In Oakland and Seattle, QTPOC are creating visionary…

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

May 16, 2017

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

PHOTOESSAY: The KKK Counter Protest That Scared The Racists Away

Molly went to North Carolina to expose a KKK rally disguised as a Trump victory party and found a counter protest that sent the cowards scurrying.

Molly —

Dec 7, 2016

#buyindiebuyqueer

2016 election

queer fashion

This Thanksgiving, Be The Raging Feminist Killjoy Your Family Fears with FASHION

Why not bring the fight to them? Wear your heart and your guts and your politics on your sleeve. And across your chest, and on your head.

Laneia —

Nov 16, 2016

#showerbeer

2016 election

community

A+ Inbox LIVE! Podcast #16: We Had Each Other

A post-election processing and planning podcast! You sent your questions and we’ve got some answers, and feelings.

Laneia —

Nov 15, 2016

nonfiction

racism

lgbt book reviews

“Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation” Is The Book For Right Now

Is there enough room to practice compassion at the same time that we notice we’re being manipulated and dehumanized? How much of our own humanity is taken away from us…

Aisha —

Nov 15, 2016

interview

people of color

literature

Conversation with White Friends: Sara Quin, Amber Dawn, Rae Spoon & Dannielle Owens-Reid

Why is that people of colour have to bear the brunt of speaking out about racism while white people enjoy the privilege of remaining silent? What happens when the tables…

Vivek Shraya —

Oct 13, 2016

Indigenous People's Day

native american

society + culture

Indigenous People’s Day: Honoring My People And Rejecting “Heroic” Genocide

I truly pity people who aren’t evolved enough to celebrate their heritage beyond that of a mass-raping, slave-trading, sex-trafficking murderer with a bad sense of direction.

Jen Deerinwater —

Oct 10, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

news

An Incomplete History of Donald Trump and Mexico

How deep does Donald Trump’s preoccupation with Mexico go, and how did we get to his meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto?

Rachel —

Sep 1, 2016

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

News Fix: Korryn Gaines Becomes Latest Black Woman Lost in Police Shooting

Some things to read on Korryn Gaines’ death, occupation movements in Chicago, New York and elsewhere, courts striking down voter ID laws and more.

Yvonne —

Aug 5, 2016

news fix

police violence

news

Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man Charles Kinsey for Advocating for His Autistic Client

Video shows Charles Kinsey complying with police demands and keeping his hands up as he explains and advocates for both himself and his client; North Miami police shot at him…

Rachel —

Jul 21, 2016

crime

gun violence

politics + activism

Notes From A Queer Engineer: What’s the Most Effective Gun Control Strategy?

If we allow gun violence to continue blighting communities of color, we have failed. But if we enact gun control measures that aid the police state in criminalizing Black and…

Laura Mandanas —

Jun 15, 2016

Claudia Rankine

feminist art

visual art

The Best Radical Anti-Racist Art I Encountered This Year

There were some moments of anti-racist creativity that were so sublime, I’d like to take a moment to honor them. These are the top ten moments of radical art or…

Aisha —

Dec 29, 2015