On International Transgender Day of Visibility, allies should be setting an example for others.
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No, We Shouldn’t Be Excited About the Fall of ‘Roe’
In one article, a prominent pro-choice advocate and author offers a take that is breathtakingly insulting and obtuse, particularly for us as Black women and reproductive justice leaders living and working in the Midwest and the South, where abortion access is most threatened.
Burlesque: Using Our Bodies As A Form of Resistance
In this photo essay for #BodyPositivityInColor, burlesque performer Janna Zinzi (a.k.a. jazabel jade) writes about the transformative power of burlesque, its importance to Black and Brown dancers and body acceptance for non-normative bodies.
Forward Together Statement on Christchurch Massacre
We mourn the 49 lives violently taken at Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic…
Artist Devan Shimoyama Puts Glitter All Over Toxic Masculinity
His work depicts a complicated relationship some queer men have with masculinity.
Sen. Anning’s Egg in the Head Reminds Us of Anita Bryant’s Pie in the Face
That’s one way to hold bigots accountable!
Medicaid Buy-In
All New Mexicans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare. A Medicaid Buy-In would allow New Mexico residents who are locked our of coverage to purchase comprehensive coverage.
2019 Oregon Legislative Agenda
OUR 2019 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
• A paid family & medical leave program that includes all families
• Driver’s licenses for ALL
• A fair and accountable elections system
2018 Oregon Civic Engagement Report
During the 2018 election, Forward Together led a large-scale deep canvass component to the No on Measures 105 & 106 campaigns. We utilized strategies to engage and empower our constituencies on the voting process – including women of color, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people of color, indigenous people, and immigrants. We were the first women of color-led organization to join the executive committee of No Cuts to Care, and we supported the partners around the table for the No on 105 campaign.
These Trans Latina Cosmetologists Are Fighting For Their Sisters
After years of discrimination, these cosmetologists are going into business for themselves.