A few days into this week, the Trump administration has already made two strikes against the LGBT community, by revoking protections for federal contractors and erasing LGBT people from the 2020 census.
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Black Women Stand to Lose the Most Under the GOP Health Plan
When Trump and his administration are making plans to “have insurance for everybody,” he needs to mean us too.
Trump Budget Shows How Much Black People Have to Lose [Opinion]
From affordable housing to college loans, Trump’s proposed budget could mean serious reductions in services and programs vital to many Black lives.
America the Ahistorical: Ben Carson and the Dangers of Willful Ignorance
Welcome to the latest iteration of the Culture Wars. And the 2017 edition is promising to be a doozy.
Why Trump’s “Merit-Based” Immigration Policy Will Hurt Women
As immigration raids continue to occur across the nation, the Trump administration has announced several new policies which would shift our immigration system to be increasingly merit-based.
Bathroom Rules Contribute to the Murders of Trans Women
By prioritizing the rights of states to discriminate against transgender children, the Trump administration is formally institutionalizing discrimination against transgender people based on harmful stereotypes.
Department of Homeland Security Releases Expanded Deportation Policies
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued documents revealing the horrifying ways Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration will be implemented.
Oklahoma Lawmaker Considers Pregnant People “Hosts” in Anti-Abortion Bill
In this week’s edition of cringy, oppressive legislation, Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced a bill which would require pregnant people to obtain written permission from the father of the fetus in order to receive an abortion.
Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos Becomes One of the First to be Deported Under Trump
On Thursday morning, Guadalupe “Lupita” Garcia de Rayos, after living in the U.S. for 21 years, became one of the first people deported under Trump’s executive orders on immigration.
Now More Than Ever, Let’s Be Bold and End the Hyde Amendment
The reintroduction of the EACH Woman Act is a critical step taken by Congressional Democrats as we move into a hostile moment for reproductive autonomy.