Scroll To Top

systemic gender inequality

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

The Horror of 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Once Involved Ice-Pick Lobotomies

We cannot forget how inhumane this practice was and still is.

Protesters Block L.A. Intersection to Protest Inequality at UCLA

A large group of protesters associated with the union AFSCME Local 3299 gathered in West Los Angeles to protest racial and gender inequality within the UC system.

New Report Reveals 'Broken Bargain' for Trans Workers

A new study, titled "A Broken Bargain for Transgender Workers," reveals widespread discrimination of transgender workers in the U.S. workforce.

Letter From a Greek Activist Fighting the Binary

George-Kyveli Papadimitriou is an activist working in Greece, who is passionate about expanding the options for young non-binary people in an inescapably binary world. This is their story, as told to Kay Cairns. 

Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients

Under the administration’s latest guidance, reporting a trans patient’s care may no longer violate HIPAA — and that’s exactly the problem, providers say.

Buttigieg Endorses Reparations, Ending Electoral College

Those are among several positions newly posted to his campaign website.

Trump revokes LBJ-era civil rights protections in federal government contracting

The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.

We Can Make Health Care Less Scary for Transgender Patients

Seeing the doctor can be an exercise in frustration and even humiliation for trans patients, but communication goes a long way.

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Report: LGBT Americans Face Unfair Laws, Stigma

A new report finds that LGBT Americans face a patchwork of conflicting federal and state laws which stand in the way of their being fully equal citizens.

Nonbinary ‘Hamilton’ Actor Claims Retaliation In Dressing Room Dispute

Suni Reid has filed a discrimination complaint after their contract was allegedly not renewed for requesting gender-neutral dressing rooms.

People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy

The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.

Hate Is a Public Health Emergency

The Pulse shooting is the latest incident in an epidemic of violence — and the infectious agent is hate.

Op-ed: What If Stonewall Happened Now?

The catalyst and the heartache, as revisited with Ferguson on our TV screens.

The New Head of GLSEN on How She'll Protect Queer Kids

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the youth-oriented LGBTQ+ organization's new executive director, enters her job at a critical time.

350 Transgender Lives Lost to Violence in Past Year

The global tragedy is reflected in figures gathered by Transrespect Versus Transphobia Worldwide for the 12 months ended September 30.

Women and People of Color Are at a Crossroads

The Astraea Foundation has been fighting for women and people of color for 40 years. Executive director J. Bob Alotta shares the organization's plans for the next four decades.

Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health

The report indicates this continues over the long term.