All the Rage Sady Doyle Oct 24, 2019

The Irony of the TERF War Over “Feminine” Products

Sady Doyle Oct 24, 2019

Transphobic TERFs believe they're the last true feminists for refusing to conform to outdated gender norms. So why are they upset that Always maxi-pads has ditched the "lady" symbol on their packaging?

Explain This Kylie Cheung Oct 9, 2019

Will SCOTUS Write LGBTQ Bigotry Into Law?

Kylie Cheung Oct 9, 2019

On Tuesday, the Court heard opening arguments about whether LGB and trans people are worthy of anti-discrimination protections. The outcome will impact us all.

2019 Reinvention Christine Grimaldi Jan 17, 2019

Can the House Democrats Chip Away At Eight Years of GOP Damage?

Christine Grimaldi Jan 17, 2019

From repro rights to protections for LGBTQ people—in the face of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—Dems have their work cut out for them.

Explain This Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

Is “Religious Liberty” More Important Than Our Civil Rights?

Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

There’s a terrifying history of religious bias becoming law, and with Trump in office and Kavanaugh being put forth to join the Supreme Court, things can only get worse.

Explain This Lisa Needham Aug 2, 2018

Religious “Liberty” Is Rooted In Fear

Lisa Needham Aug 2, 2018

Most Americans support same-sex marriage, safe and legal abortion, and birth control. Which is why evangelicals like Jeff Sessions and Mike Pence are digging in: They're terrified they're losing ground everywhere.

LGBTQ Victoria Brownworth Jul 31, 2018

Why Is Gay Conversion Therapy Still Legal?

Victoria Brownworth Jul 31, 2018

A survivor of the pseudoscientific treatment in the '70s says it has only become more insidious today, with devastating consequences. And it shows no sign of going away with VP Mike Pence and SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh as proponents.

activism Kit Winter Jul 5, 2018

Civil Rights Must Be Demanded, Not Requested

Kit Winter Jul 5, 2018

We have a fascist in the White House, a SCOTUS chipping away at our liberties, and a nation ready to explode. This is definitely not the time for civility.

First Person Charlotte Clymer Jul 3, 2018

“Civility” Does Not Lead to Equality

Charlotte Clymer Jul 3, 2018

Discrimination is being kicked out of a restaurant for being transgender. Not for enabling policies that discriminate against being transgender.

Explain This Lisa Needham Jun 5, 2018

SCOTUS Ruling For Bigoted Baker Is A Blow to Civil Rights

Lisa Needham Jun 5, 2018

In a historic ruling, the court sided with Masterpiece Cakeshop, opening the door for sanctioned discrimination and creating a mess for lower courts to interpret the law.

civil rights Christine Grimaldi May 14, 2018

This Is How “Religious Freedom” Restricts Civil Rights

Christine Grimaldi May 14, 2018

The conservative ideologues at the Department of HHS are working overtime to wrest away our bodily autonomy.