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Trump’s Anti-Trans Policy Efforts Aren’t New—and Their History Is Horrifying

by Jes Grobman
November 14, 2018 at 10:50am
The transition from Weimar to Nazi Germany and Obama-era to Trump-era United States have striking similarities. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: How to Help California Wildfire Survivors

by Bitch HQ
November 14, 2018 at 3:00am
The Camp Fire is now the deadliest wildfire in California history. Read more »
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Queering the Midterms: 2018’s Barrier-Breaking LGBTQ Candidates

by Marina Watanabe
November 8, 2018 at 1:16pm
While Democrats’ failed to regain the Senate, this certainly feels like a rainbow wave. Read more »
Ayanna Pressley in front of a podium with a determined look on her face as supporters hold signs saying "PERSIST"

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Women of Color Make Election History

by Bitch HQ
November 7, 2018 at 3:00am
Regardless of the midterm election results as a whole, this is a historic moment for women of color in Congress. Read more »
Senator Ted Cruz debates Representative Beto O'Rourke

7 Congressional Races That Could Reshape the Country

by Cathy Saidi
November 6, 2018 at 1:11pm
Here’s the latest on seven key races to pay attention to today. Read more »
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BitchTapes: Self-Produced QTPOC Musicians

by Sean Desiree
November 2, 2018 at 9:41am
A mixtape of all queer and trans performers of color makin’ DIY music.  Read more »
a Black person with locs holding a I Support Trans Equality, Healthcare, and Economic Justice cardboard sign at a rally

How to Support Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary Folks in This Nightmarish Hellscape

by Molly Woodstock
October 26, 2018 at 11:16am
Any action taken is better than standing idly by. Read more »
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10 Trans Advocacy Organizations to Support

by Bitch HQ
October 26, 2018 at 6:56am
Is donating money enough? No. Read more »
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode stands with a crowd behind police tape and stares off screen

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: “Halloween” Makes Women-Led Horror History

by Bitch HQ
October 23, 2018 at 3:00am
The new Halloween had the biggest opening for a horror film with a female lead and for any film with a female lead over the age of 55. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: #TransRightsAreHumanRights

by Bitch HQ
October 22, 2018 at 3:00am
This is not the first time the Trump administration has attempted to narrow trans rights. Read more »

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by Tina Vasquez
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