LGBTQ
In the vanguard for gay liberation: The life of Communist organizer Harry Hay
June 7, 2016In 1950, Harry Hay, longtime Communist and union activist, founded the Mattachine Society, one of America's first LGBTQ rights organizations.
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LGBTQ equality movement Pink Dot navigates conservatism in Singapore
June 6, 2016In an authoritarian society, the activists behind Pink Dot walk a fine line.
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This week in LGBTQ history: Celebrating and honoring Christine Jorgensen
May 27, 2016American transwoman was a pioneer in gender reassignment surgery and a fierce advocate for trans people's rights.
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Obama threatens defense bill veto over anti-LGBTQ, anti-worker provisions
May 24, 2016The provisions, inserted in a huge DOD bill by House Republicans, are among the reasons the administration told Congress the president's advisors "would recommend he veto the bill."
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Activists begin hunger strike, call for halt to detention of transgender immigrants
May 19, 2016A group of activists is on hunger strike, calling for an end to all ICE detention on behalf of transgender undocumented immigrants.
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