Factsheet on Oregon’s 2017 Paid Family Medical Leave legislation, including stories of Forward Together leaders impacted by the inclusive definition of family used in the proposal.
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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.
A New ‘Pum Pum Palitix’: Carnival and the Sex Education the Caribbean Needs
We envision a world where Carnival is celebrated, where sex positivity and pleasure are the norm.
I Dream of Healthy Black Futures
Our imaginations and grit will see us through a dark era, just like our ancestors showed they could do in the past and our friends are doing across the nation right now.
Quick Hit: Taja Lindley Releases Short Film “This Ain’t a Eulogy”
Inspired by the non-indictments of the police officers responsible for the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, the short film draws parallels between discarded materials and the treatment of Black people in the United States.
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.
June’s Psalm: Realized Rights and Unquestioned Humanity
Black women are stars in the wretched galaxy of planet Earth—and the world knows it.
Environmental and Health Justice Intersect for Healthy Black Futures
Environmental racism is the problem. Environmental justice can be the solution.
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.
Black Friendship, Black Love
Black girls building home together is a threat to white supremacy.