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If cisgender men could get pregnant could they really get an abortion easily?
“If men could get pregnant you could get an abortion at an ATM” has become a common talking point. But could they? Rich cis women do not stand in solidarity with other women based on shared anatomy, and neither would rich cis men.
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Is it time to repeal the Second Amendment?
The relatively unregulated freedom to bear arms is literally “freedoming” Americans to death.
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The more easily disgusted you are, the more likely you are to be a conservative
There’s a reason why Republican messaging relies heavily on portraying LGBTQ people in disgusting terms. Appealing to the lowest common denominator in the basest terms can be a political winner for those inclined to accept the message.
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This is who we are: A nation founded on racism
Since colonial days, racism has been a pervasive feature, the very foundation, of the United States of America. It’s time we acknowledged that instead of trying to hide it.
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It’s time to admit that the Democratic majority in the Senate was always imaginary
Thanks to Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, the lack of clarity has led to a political narrative that will only harm Democrats in the midterms. They’re in the majority and they can’t get anything done.
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Christian Americans have a history of using the Bible to excuse the worst in humanity
Now the United States Supreme Court is coming after women’s rights to control their bodies using supposed Christian precepts as its grounding.
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What can you do when the Russian propaganda machine targets you? I found out the hard way
As a transgender journalist covering the war in Ukraine, I’m particularly vulnerable. Even more so after Russia’s Ministry of Foreign affairs started posting about me on social media.
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Biden’s bold pledge on LGBTQ rights is being tested by Azerbaijan. What will he do?
The administration knows what’s going on in Azerbaijan. The willful looking away must end.
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What happens when a transgender man needs Plan B?
It gets complicated quickly – and the Supreme Court hasn’t even ruled on abortion yet.
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The future of democracy hinges on these eight midterm races
It’s not a stretch to say that democracy itself is on the ballot as GOP candidates embrace Trumpism and authoritarianism.
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The Supreme Court’s new attack on the right to privacy was planned for 50 years
30% of all circuit judges in the country were appointed by the Federalist Society and will serve for life. That is at least 40 years of a court system dominated by a university club turned conservative powerhouse.
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Gay travel writer blamed for major Athens olive shortage
Police began suspecting Jensen when they received a call from a barista at Starbucks. She reported a pasty American hysterically demanding a “Kalamata olive latte.”
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Women’s rights & LGBTQ people are being targeted again by the right. History repeats itself.
The Nazis established The Reich Office for Combatting Homosexuality and Abortion, which in 1938 alone, conducted 28,366 arrests for abortion, and 28,882 arrests of gay men.
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DeSantis’ attack on Disney proves that incompetence is fundamental to Trumpism
In his rush for revenge, the Florida governor unleashed a mess that could cost the state more than $1 billion. The whole point of Trumpism is intimidation and cruelty. The fallout is beside the point.
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The history of book burning should warn America where the country is right now
42 states have either introduced bills or taken other actions that would ban certain books and restrict how educators discuss racism, sexism, and LGBTQ issues in the classroom.
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Homophobia could end Madison Cawthorn’s career in politics & LGBTQ people know what karma is
After a lot worse scandals, it’s the suggestion of an inappropriate relationship with a man and a cruise ship game that are most likely to sink Cawthorn’s career.
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When death seems easy by comparison
A visit to a Ukrainian hospital treating victims of the Russian invasion teaches the true nature of war.
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Ron DeSantis should remember the first rule of Disney. Evil never wins.
LGBTQ people (and Disney) are here to stay in Florida, whether Ron DeSantis likes it or not.
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The evidence is clear that Trump & his cronies planned a coup. Why doesn’t the media care?
The media has no way of handling a direct assault on democracy, so it resorts to dealing with Trump’s attempted coup as if it were just another political issue.
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“Don’t Say Gay” laws & groomer propaganda are just the latest in a long line of stereotypes
The right didn’t start calling LGBTQ people “groomers” out of nowhere. They’ve been doing this for centuries.