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LGBTQIA+

The Right’s Dark Plan for Trans-Affirming Teachers

Orion Rummler / The 19th Aug 28, 2024 Project 2025 calls for classifying educators who spread ‘transgender ideology’ as sex offenders. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Opinion

Rolling with the Punches

Maher Mezahi / Africa Is A Country Aug 5, 2024 The firestorm around Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is the latest attempt to stoke the right’s culture war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Activism

Why Protests Work, Even When They’re Divisive

Mark Engler, Paul Engler / Waging Nonviolence Jul 12, 2024 Organizers must learn to embrace the polarizing nature of protest in order to use it effectively. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Europe

The Reconstructed Left Taking On Le Pen

Sam Pizzigati / Inequality.org Jun 21, 2024 In France, the far right and a new left coalition battle for control of the country in next month’s elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

Amid Rightwing Attacks, A Pull Back on Pride

Susan J. Demas / Michigan Advance Jun 10, 2024 In recent years, Pride celebrations events have drawn violent threats amid more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Interview

How Much is ‘Too Much’ Democracy?

Benjamin Barber / Facing South Jun 7, 2024 Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on opposing elite minority rule—centuries after the founders baked it into the system. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Belief & Religion

How Western Washington State Explains the Rise of Hate Groups

Leah Sottile / High Country News Jun 7, 2024 The history of Lewis County shows what happens when a community indulges in historical amnesia. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

New Federal Rules Aim To Protect LGBTQ+ Employees

Chabeli Carrazana / The 19th May 1, 2024 New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission strengthens protections for transgender and nonbinary employees in American workplaces for the first time in 25 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

Samuel Alito Relaunches His War on Gay Marriage

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 26, 2024 After the Dobbs decision overturning Roe, no Supreme Court precedent is safe. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

Life Isn’t Getting Any Easier for Transgender Americans

Orion Rummler, Kate Sosin / The 19th Feb 8, 2024 The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and health disparities while anti-trans state laws have caused thousands to flee their homes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

California’s Latest Recall Target Is Calexico’s First Transgender Mayor

Evelyn Nieves / Capital & Main Jan 24, 2024 Campaign leaders claim gender identity is not a factor. They say they want two newer councilmembers out for reasons including being anti-business, soft on crime and holding meetings in Spanish. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Education

The Dictionary Is Too Controversial for Florida Schools

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Jan 15, 2024 Escambia County’s school district was already facing a lawsuit over banned books on LGBTQ+ subjects and race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )