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Rejecting Islamophobia as a Queer Latina in the Wake of the Orlando Shooting
We must reject Islamophobia. The same culture of hate that denigrates Muslims also fosters homophobia and racism in US society.
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American Ugliness: Queer and Trans People of Color Say “Not in Our Names“
In the face of Islamophobia, queer and trans people of color are lifting our voices above the din of “terror.”
Latinx LGBTQ Community and Its Stories of Survival Should Be at Center of Orlando Response
To talk more about the Orlando shootings, we are joined by Isa Noyola.
Longtime Patron of Orlando LGBT Club Reacts to Mass Shooting
Democracy Now! talks to Daniel Leon-Davis, who wrote a piece titled “The Site of the Orlando Shooting Wasn't Just a Gay Nightclub. It Was My Safe Haven.”
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Celebrating Lesbian Vampires: City Lights Books Releases Anniversary Edition of “The Gilda Stories“
Jewelle Gomez spoke to Truthout about her life, the writing process — and lesbian vampires.
Beyond Awareness: Mental Illness and the Ableism of Capitalism
Capitalism values people based on their ability to produce, rather than their contributions to the lives of those around them.
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It’s Not Really About Bathrooms: Why the Trans Fight Is About Human Rights
What can counter the hate-filled narratives that are surrounding equal rights ordinance campaigns?
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Loretta Lynch and the Criminalization of Trans People
In her historic address, the US attorney general didn't mention trans people who are currently incarcerated or detained.
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LGBTI Latin Americans Still Fighting for Their Lives
LGTBI people in Latin America and the Caribbean continue to be criminalized and killed because of who they are and who they love.
The Legislative Backlash Against LGBT Equality Across the South
Here's a roundup of anti-LGBT rights bills that have come up so far this year in Southern state legislatures.