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LGBTIQ+ oppression and resistance across Africa
A look at the historical and contemporary causes of LGBTIQA+ oppression in Africa and at those working against it.
Colonial legacy of queer and trans discrimination in Africa
Bigotry against LGBTQ+ people was imported by the earliest European invaders. But the queer and trans community is fighting back.
Gender-choice passport victory
The U.S. joins other countries that offer a third gender option on official documents — a good step in a larger battle.
The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye: A multi-issue manifesto for transgender justice
The Transgender Issue is a sophisticated and compelling argument for justice, demanding that the scapegoating of transgender people must stop!
Students protest “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Florida youth lead an impressive fight against the state’s governor and his legislators’ undisguised bigotry, under the guise of “parental rights.”
Beware! Decades of hard-fought reforms under threat from Religious Freedom Bill
With a federal election looming, the Morrison government has put religious freedom back on the political agenda with a new draft to be introduced by December.
Turkish women fight to end violence
Turkey’s hard-right president may think that second-class citizenship is the lot of women and the LGBTQ+ community, but thousands in the streets beg to differ.
Reactionaries aggressively target trans kids
Students, parents, teachers, doctors, and athletes are speaking out against a massive legal assault on trans youth.
LGBTQ Equality Act … pass it now!
Time to demand that the Democrats take their pro-equality platform seriously.
