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Judith Butler podium Golden Medal at Circulo de las Bellas Artes

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Judith Butler: Don't be overwhelmed by Trump's sadism

We can be outraged, but we mustn't be paralyzed, the esteemed scholar of gender writes.

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Queer, Black, Cyclist, Activist: The Inspiring Journey of Tamika Butler

Tamika Butler was the executive director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. She's also a queer activist and ready for her new journey helping low-income communities of color.

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California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

From left: Mauree Turner, Sharice Davids, and Danica Roem

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What Is EMILY's List, the Group Sen. Laphonza Butler Led?

The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.

Laphonza Butler, Neneki Lee, and Kamala Harris

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Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.

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Gender studies pioneer Judith Butler: Trans women won't erase cis women

And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.

first Black lesbian senator Laphonza Butler

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Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

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Washington reacts to deadly shooting at Pennsylvania Trump rally

A nation in shock responds to a shooting incident that injured former President Donald Trump.

Gerard Butler Likes to Be Naked

Judith Butler: Don't be overwhelmed by Trump's sadism

We can be outraged, but we mustn't be paralyzed, the esteemed scholar of gender writes.

Butler's President Says Lawmakers Damaged Indiana

Would you feel welcome at Indiana colleges and universities?

Katy Butler Asks President and Romney to Wear Purple

As Spirit Day approaches next week, activists urge the leader of the nation to don purple to support LGBT youth.

Bethel Park, Butler and Milwaukee, and how MAGA hate persists

Only a fool would believe that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump would stop MAGA hate because there is no MAGA without hate.

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

Queer, Black, Cyclist, Activist: The Inspiring Journey of Tamika Butler

Tamika Butler was the executive director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. She's also a queer activist and ready for her new journey helping low-income communities of color.

California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

What Is EMILY's List, the Group Sen. Laphonza Butler Led?

The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.

Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.

Michelle Dockery, Downton Cast on Butler Thomas and Mary as a Gay Icon

The cast of A New Era chats with The Advocate about the family's early acceptance of gay butler Thomas and the film's strong women.

Op-ed: Transgender Dinosaurs and Judith Butler's Revenge

We're in a changing-of-the-guard moment where being transgender is more celebrated than feared.

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California's New, History-Making U.S. Senator?

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

Gender studies pioneer Judith Butler: Trans women won't erase cis women

And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.

California Sen. Laphonza Butler reads Audre Lorde in protest of GOP book banning

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the U.S. Senate, read an excerpt from Sister Outsider to her colleagues Thursday to make a point about the power of breaking silence.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

Gavin Newsom Chooses Queer Democratic Activist Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.

Here's What Laphonza Butler, the Nation's First Black Queer Senator Wants You to Know About Her

In her first in-depth interview, Butler speaks about filling Dianne Feinstein's shoes, the importance of representation, being a groundbreaking Black lesbian, and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.

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Recent events have bred some very strange bedfellows this year.

A nation in shock responds to a shooting incident that injured former President Donald Trump.

We can be outraged, but we mustn't be paralyzed, the esteemed scholar of gender writes.

Would you feel welcome at Indiana colleges and universities?

As Spirit Day approaches next week, activists urge the leader of the nation to don purple to support LGBT youth.

Only a fool would believe that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump would stop MAGA hate because there is no MAGA without hate.

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

Tamika Butler was the executive director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. She's also a queer activist and ready for her new journey helping low-income communities of color.

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.

The cast of A New Era chats with The Advocate about the family's early acceptance of gay butler Thomas and the film's strong women.

We're in a changing-of-the-guard moment where being transgender is more celebrated than feared.

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the U.S. Senate, read an excerpt from Sister Outsider to her colleagues Thursday to make a point about the power of breaking silence.

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.

In her first in-depth interview, Butler speaks about filling Dianne Feinstein's shoes, the importance of representation, being a groundbreaking Black lesbian, and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.