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Trans Women of Color “Are In A State of Emergency”

Trans Women of Color “Are In A State of Emergency”

Content note: The following piece discusses the epidemic of violence and murder against trans women of color in the United States.
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Generation Z: Where do we stand?

Generation Z: Where do we stand?

Currently, our country is as divided as ever. In the United States, we see open racism, homophobia, white supremacy, and hate crimes. But…
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Marley Kamin
Holy Patrimony

Holy Patrimony

Following the rise of freedom of sexual identity, gender fluidity and relationship nonconformity, there has been a recent decline in…
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Charlotte Mittenthal
Social Justice Activism in Sports

Social Justice Activism in Sports

Athletes are more than just players on a field, teammates on a court, or partners in a match. Athletes use their voices and actions…
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Kiki Jain
We can’t achieve immigration justice without gender justice, too

We can’t achieve immigration justice without gender justice, too

In recent weeks, we’ve faced an onslaught of stories about the human rights abuses being perpetrated at our southern border. Detention…
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Priya Kvam
The Best Queer Writing of 2019 Pride Month

The Best Queer Writing of 2019 Pride Month

2019 Pride Month—World Pride—has seen an abundance of personal essays, op-eds, reporting, and editorials from queer writers doing their…
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Mary Iannone
“Empathy is the Tool for Change:” Jarrett Key for Breakthrough VOICES

“Empathy is the Tool for Change:” Jarrett Key for Breakthrough VOICES

Artists and cultural workers are pivotal contributors to social change. They are catalysts who help us to imagine communities rooted in…
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