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Democratic Debate 3: Maybe Civility Didn’t Win the Day, but Neither Did Biden

Let’s recap the highlights and lowlights for each candidate and talk about what we mean when we bring up “civility.”

Natalie —

Sep 13, 2019

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Democratic Debate #2, Night Two: Frontrunners Falter, Booker Shines

Last night, the remaining ten qualified candidates for the Democratic nomination competed in their second debate of the 2020 campaign. Like the previous night’s debate, there were a lot of…

Natalie —

Aug 1, 2019

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Democratic Debate #2, Night One: Warren and Sanders Stand Out Amidst the Midwestern Discourse

After 10 minutes of Superbowl-esque graphics and introductions and some performative patriotism, we got an hour of questions that came straight out of the GOP playbook.

Natalie —

Jul 31, 2019

politics + activism

Democratic Debate Night Two: Biden’s Loss Is Kamala Harris’s Gain

Biden floundered, and Harris was more than ready to make her move. Who even is Eric Swalwell?

Natalie —

Jun 28, 2019

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Democratic Debate Night One: It’s Warren’s Debate, We’re Just Living In It

Warren’s standout performance, Castro’s defining moments, an emphasis on LGBT issues and the first-ever primary debate with more than one woman candidate.

Natalie —

Jun 27, 2019

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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

politics + activism

We Won Some Things: 4 LGBTQ Women Made History in Their Primary Elections This Week

We’re coming for you, Trump.

Heather Hogan —

May 24, 2018

politics + activism

“Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Occupy Everything Together”: Remembering Brazilian Bisexual Activist and Politician Marielle Franco

Rio de Janeiro Councillor Marielle Franco, who was assassinated on 14 March 2018 after speaking at an event for the empowerment of Black girls, was a firebrand of a politician,…

Creatrix Tiara —

Mar 19, 2018

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Brianna Wu Is Here, Queer and Running for Congress in Massachusetts

“In the Trump era there’s no room for benchwarmers. Seven out of nine of our representatives are white men in a supposedly progressive state. I think we can find room…

A.E. Osworth —

Feb 2, 2017

politics + activism

10 More Disabled Women Who Are Making Political Noise

In honor of all the other crips I saw in the streets on the Women’s March on Washington, of every disabled woman who’s had it with lip service and wants…

Carrie —

Jan 23, 2017

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Rebel Girls: 16 Women and Girls Who Shook the World in 2016

Here’s 16 women or groups of women who gave me and you and everyone we know some life in this, the darkest of years.

Carmen —

Dec 22, 2016

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16 Memories from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign That I’ll Hold in My Heart Forever

Our future is uncertain. Here’s what isn’t: We will fight on. And as I march and scream and weep and breathe and work and work and work and work for…

Carmen —

Dec 20, 2016