Want a ‘Transgender Narrative’? Then Listen to Transgender People

By Fran Luke Aug 23, 2017 The author challenges attempts to define or malign transgender people. These attempts come from many directions—even from within feminist circles. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Miraculous Tool

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Is the Supreme Court Killing Secularism?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jun 30, 2017 Three rulings raise fears that human rights are being subverted in favor of religious rights, particularly those of evangelical Christians. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

GOP Dammit

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Betsy DeVos’ Conflicting Positions on States’ Rights

Emma Niles / Truthdig Feb 24, 2017 The education secretary labeled Obama-era civil rights measures federal “overreach” but urged protection of free speech in colleges. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Help Block Potential Rollback of LGBT Rights

Emma Niles / Truthdig Feb 5, 2017 The couple reportedly also influenced President Trump to release a statement Tuesday affirming the White House’s commitment to upholding LGBT protections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bathroom Bill

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Samantha Bee: Democrats, Stop Focusing on the National Election and Start Working on Local Elections

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 20, 2016 While many Democrats were preoccupied with attempts to get Donald Trump unelected, Republicans in North Carolina were passing laws to curtail the powers of their democratically elected incoming governor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee: Democrats, Don’t Let Panic Make You Abandon Principles or the People Who Voted for You

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 13, 2016 The "Full Frontal" host thinks that the Democratic Party should "invite working-class white people to the party," but it shouldn't necessarily try to do so by following the Republican Party's lead. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Live at Truthdig: A Conversation on LGBT Activism and Politics in the Wake of Orlando

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2016 On Friday, June 17, at noon PST, Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and his team sat down with contributor Larry Gross, an expert in LGBT studies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thoughts and Prayers (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jun 16, 2016 Now that we have had the deadliest mass-shooting in the history of the United States, can we please do something to help stop the carnage? Sadly, I’m not too hopeful. Dig deeper

What Are You Smoking?

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