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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
#lgbtqia
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Helping Black Women Remove the Mask

Black women navigate stereotypes and require therapy to reclaim their authenticity while clinicians must advocate against oppressive systems.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Ruben Diaz Jr. says Latinas from the Bronx are ready to take charge

Bronx politics has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Since 2006, only Carl Heastie, Jeff Dinowitz, and maybe Jose M. Serrano remain elected. The demographic shift is evident, with areas like Throggs Neck and Morris Park now represented by Latino women, reflecting a growing Latino population, particularly Dominicans.
NYC politics
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Revitalized opposition returns to the streets in Venezuela

Vente Venezuela's headquarters reopened, signaling preparations for upcoming elections and renewed political activity among opposition leaders in Venezuela.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
5 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
#cesar-chavez
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Social justice

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

fromFast Company
5 days ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez supporters face the painful question of what to do with the labor leader's legacy

Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez allegations highlight why sexual assault survivors often stay silent

Allegations against Cesar Chavez highlight the challenges survivors face in coming forward about sexual assault, especially when the accused holds power.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez supporters face the painful question of what to do with the labor leader's legacy

Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Jose marks Farmworkers Day as community re-examines Cesar Chavez legacy

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated amid recent allegations, impacting the community's perception and connection to him.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez allegations highlight why sexual assault survivors often stay silent

Allegations against Cesar Chavez highlight the challenges survivors face in coming forward about sexual assault, especially when the accused holds power.
fromWomen's Health
5 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.
US Elections
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

By 2024, the share of same-sex couple households increased to about 1.0% of all U.S. households, or 1.4 million, double the number of same-sex households in 2005.
LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

We are now realising we deserve more and for me it's teaching women what to say so they get taken seriously. Women on the whole - I wasn't - aren't very good at standing up for ourselves.
Cancer
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Farmworkers conflicted on former Cesar Chavez Day: 'You can only judge a living person'

Farmworkers Day replaces Césár Chávez Day in response to allegations against Chávez, aiming to honor agricultural workers' contributions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
#transgender
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

White Girls and the Global South

Spring offers a variety of art books to rejuvenate reading habits, featuring diverse themes and historical insights.
#transgender-day-of-visibility
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
SF LGBT

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

How a Dexter' Star Is Singing Her Way Through Spanish Harlem

Luna Lauren Velez maintains her Puerto Rican roots while thriving in Hollywood, known for roles in 'New York Undercover' and 'Dexter'.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
SF LGBT
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

On Chavez, People, and Power

A respected figure was revealed to have caused harm to vulnerable individuals, prompting a call for accountability and reflection on past actions and movements.
#international-womens-day
Women
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

International Women's Day on March 8 honors a 1917 Russian women's strike that led to the Czar's abdication and women's voting rights, celebrating women's ongoing achievements and activism worldwide.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

International Women's Day on March 8 honors a 1917 Russian women's strike that led to the Czar's abdication and women's voting rights, celebrating women's ongoing achievements and activism worldwide.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Dolores Huerta Kept Silent to Protect the Man Who Abused Her. I Can Relate. I Did the Same.

Dolores Huerta, at age 88, danced unapologetically with a group of friends at a gay bar, embodying a liberating spirit that challenged traditional views on aging and identity.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Young Latinos - and their commitment to social justice - are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside. It might seem like a simple, routine event: a religious service to mark the start of Lent. But the Mass represented a legal win for the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, based in Chicago.
Philosophy
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The one thing everyone gets wrong about feminism

Feminism's repeated obituaries reflect unrealistic expectations that millennia of patriarchy should be dismantled in one lifetime, rather than evidence of actual failure.
#disability-rights
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
US politics

Disability Justice Organizers Are Creating the Liberatory Future We All Deserve

Trump's second-term policies and rhetoric have rolled back disability protections, cut supports, promoted institutionalization, and worsened public-health harms for disabled people.
#sexual-assault-allegations
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice

Standing beside Ester Hernandez's striking screenprint, former Self Help Graphics & Art director Marvella Muro reminded the Monarchs of the ground rules - respect the space, respect the artwork and speak up - before noting some of the injustices that inspired the art on the walls before them.
Social justice
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"We're in something new": Susan Stryker says the trans tipping point is over...But the fight is far from finished - Queerty

Susan Stryker's updated third edition of Transgender History documents trans activism and history while addressing current political backlash, providing essential resources for understanding ongoing struggles and building community resilience.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

At Creating Change, LGBTQ+ activists gathered to confront turbulent times

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change conference gathered 2,000 activists in Washington, D.C. to build long-term movement infrastructure and community resilience amid targeted attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Three women, three countries and a global crisis

Funding cuts by major Western donors devastate humanitarian services in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Colombia, disproportionately harming women and girls in crisis regions.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office

That was my freshman bill. The following year, the state passed my bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people released from prison.
Social justice
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

3. Colombia: Mothers for Peace

Carmen Elena, a Colombian woman displaced by violence that killed her husband and brother, lost her project to create a safe village for mothers protecting children from armed group recruitment after USAID withdrew funding.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez

The New York Times investigation revealed Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls for years while leading the United Farm Workers, with survivors staying silent for decades due to fear of harming the movement and disbelief.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and other women have publicly accused deceased labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexual violence, with a New York Times investigation revealing abuse of children as young as 12.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: The grief behind the cascade of online Dolores Huerta photos

Huerta's disclosed to the New York Times that fellow Chicano civil rights icon Cesar Chavez raped her during the 1960s. It was part of a story that also interviewed two women who claimed the United Farm Workers co-founder sexually abused them when they were young teens in the 1970s.
Social justice
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Fostering Change: Moving From Influence to Impact

Social media platforms prioritize engagement and certainty, while structured, community-based spaces like classrooms better support deliberation, reflection, learning, and sustained impact.
#sexual-abuse-allegations
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta: "My Silence Ends Here"

Dolores Huerta revealed that Cesar Chavez sexually abused her twice in the 1960s, ending her 60-year silence following a New York Times investigation into his misconduct.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta: "My Silence Ends Here"

Dolores Huerta revealed that Cesar Chavez sexually abused her twice in the 1960s, ending her 60-year silence following a New York Times investigation into his misconduct.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Mapping a Feminist Cosmos

Art, at its very best, reminds me that there is a world out there that I not only belong to but trust - perhaps even love. Sandra Vázquez de la Horra's beeswax-dipped drawings of erupting women, mystical landscapes, and hallucinatory flora in The Awake Volcanoes at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, did just that. Oh, that old mystery of finding oneself reflected in the material fragments of someone else's private imaginary.
Arts
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Supermajority, Group Organizing Women Around Politics, Is Shutting Down | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Since its founding, Supermajority has contacted more than 20 million women voters, organizing for candidates including Democratic Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Katie Hobbs of Arizona and Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania, as well as for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' unsuccessful presidential bid last year. The group plans to connect its volunteers with other organizations that do grassroots organizing work, starting with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Women
#lgbtq-rights
Women
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

When feminists feared the 'lavender menace' of lesbians - and how those lesbians fought back

Betty Friedan and mainstream feminists expelled lesbians to avoid stigmatization, prompting lesbian activists to fight back and challenge exclusion within the movement.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

"I think there's a natural tendency to be like, 'Oh, we're cooked,'" said Rapinoe. "Let's get that out of our mouths and our head and our soul."
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Family of queer woman killed by ICE agent requests non-violence for "meaningful change" - LGBTQ Nation

Renee Good's family requests privacy, protection, and care for her three children and urges nonviolence while calling for meaningful change.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

ICE violence against women is increasingly visible - and largely untracked

ICE agents have used violent force against women in public, with widely shared videos documenting incidents including the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Moral Injury and the Latine Immigrant Community

In my previous post, I discussed the psychological violence being imposed on the Latine immigrant community through the implementation of new and insidious immigration policies under the current administration. Since that publication, this violence has intensified in both scale and visibility. Across many regions of the United States, the public has witnessed large-scale ICE raids in neighborhoods, workplaces, hospitals, school events, and even outside immigration courts, where individuals and entire families are apprehended as they exit mandatory hearings.
Social justice
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