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Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 hour ago

2022 Central Division Presidential Address: Epistemic Reparations and the Right to Be Known

Jennifer Lackey's address focuses on epistemic reparations and the importance of being known within the context of social epistemology.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes

Spanish is integral to Los Angeles culture, yet Spanish-speaking residents are often excluded from key decision-making processes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Man who heckled Shabana Mahmood dismisses laughable' white liberal claim

Proposed immigration reforms by Shabana Mahmood could leave thousands of vulnerable children in limbo, according to a protester from Malaysia.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

These 10 banned LGBTQ+ books for teens and young adults teach resilience & authenticity - LGBTQ Nation

fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago
SF LGBT

Queer Documentaries and Shorts Screening at the 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival features LGBTQ-themed films, including documentaries and shorts highlighting queer experiences and issues.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

Kezia Dugdale expresses respect for JK Rowling while emphasizing the need for trans advocates to compromise to protect cis LGB rights.
New York City
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz appointed as commissioner of DORIS, emphasizing the importance of preserving NYC's diverse history.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

These 10 banned LGBTQ+ books for teens and young adults teach resilience & authenticity - LGBTQ Nation

Censorship of LGBTQ+ books in libraries reached an all-time high, with significant challenges against titles that address complex social and emotional issues.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

Queer Documentaries and Shorts Screening at the 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival features LGBTQ-themed films, including documentaries and shorts highlighting queer experiences and issues.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

Kezia Dugdale expresses respect for JK Rowling while emphasizing the need for trans advocates to compromise to protect cis LGB rights.
more#lgbtq
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
16 hours ago

A fight for transgender inclusion in high school sports comes to Oakland

California's CIF policy allows transgender and nonbinary students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, but faces increasing political challenges.
Books
fromBOOK RIOT
1 day ago

The Best Books of April, BIPOC Edition

Remy and Simone reconnect in a bookstore, potentially helping each other overcome personal challenges and secrets.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
18 hours ago

Surprise! The Anti-DEI GOP is Facing a Diversity Problem in the House!

The number of Black Republicans in the House may drop from four to zero due to retirements and redistricting.
Fashion & style
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

You're probably missing these queer women-owned brands - LGBTQ Nation

Lesbian Visibility Day highlights the importance of supporting queer women-owned businesses and their unique contributions to community and culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: I don't have to be the only one in the room'

Adjoa Andoh acknowledged that some of her work might look Black or colour-centric but that is only because of the silos the world forces us into.
Liverpool FC
#trans-rights
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
more#trans-rights
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
NYC LGBT
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Over 20 volunteers to revitalize Brooklyn studio for Black trans femme artists * Brooklyn Paper

Local volunteers are revitalizing BTFA Studios, a vital space for Black trans femme artists in Brooklyn, enhancing community support and artistic growth.
#diversity
fromFortune
4 days ago
Social justice

'The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislation | Fortune

Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

Disbanding CEMRRAT contradicts APA's commitment to diversity and undermines efforts to support ethnic minorities in psychology.
Social justice
fromFortune
4 days ago

'The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislation | Fortune

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming white men are discriminated against by these programs.
more#diversity
LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Risk of Being More Than an Athlete

Being politically outspoken can lead to being blackballed from sports leagues, as seen in the cases of Colin Kaepernick and Natasha Cloud.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
World politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

The Third Trajectory and Hopes for Rebuilding - emptywheel

The Iran War has altered Trump's trajectory, potentially creating opportunities for rebuilding rather than leading to totalitarianism.
#higher-education
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Federal investigations prompted over 100 colleges to cut ties with organizations that serve racial minorities, affecting diversity programs like the PhD Project.
more#higher-education
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I saw the backlash coming': civil rights activist Kimberle Crenshaw on America and race

Federal actions have targeted critical race theory and DEI initiatives, erasing decades of Kimberle Crenshaw's work on intersectionality and systemic racism.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
#discrimination
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
SF LGBT

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
more#discrimination
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

The Trump-nominated EEOC head wants to end diversity programs. One organization is fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

The Legal Accountability Center has filed a complaint against EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas for allegedly halting investigations into anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
#democracy
Philosophy
fromMindful
3 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
more#democracy
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
Social justice
fromAxios
3 days ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Black and ethnic minority staff facing appalling' levels of racism in the workplace

Racism and unfair treatment of black and ethnic minority workers in Britain are increasing, necessitating urgent action from employers.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
more#transgender-rights
Social justice
fromKqed
5 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

White Girls and the Global South

Spring offers a variety of art books to rejuvenate reading habits, featuring diverse themes and historical insights.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

UC Berkeley strips all political art from trailblazing multicultural center

Right-wing politics in California have led to attacks on immigrant rights and affirmative action, prompting student activism for ethnic studies and community representation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reparations take many forms': what the UN's landmark vote on enslavement means for restorative justice

The United Nations voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparations as a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
LGBT
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Black women playing villains on screen still feels controversial

Teyana Taylor's Golden Globe-winning role as morally ambiguous character Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another has sparked debate about representation of Black women in Hollywood, with critics arguing the film reinforces stereotypical portrayals.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Does 'Care' Mean During Times of Social Instability?

Care is fluid and adaptive; emotional signals like anger, numbness, and fatigue indicate needs and limits, and individual care requires collective support for survival.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Colorism: An Underrecognized Mental Health Issue

Colorism systematically privileges lighter skin and profoundly influences mental health, identity, relationships, education, employment, and health outcomes worldwide.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

This LGBTQ+ leader wants the movement to be built on 3 pillars. Here's what they are. - LGBTQ Nation

[Republicans are] not redistricting and or redrawing these new red lines because our f**king vote doesn't matter,
LGBT
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

Heated Rivalry celebrates queer love without narrative punishment, while facing backlash for depicting non-straight romance with similar graphic content to mainstream shows like Bridgerton.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Diversity Think Tank: We can't afford to roll back DEI | Computer Weekly

Rollback of DEI in UK businesses reverses progress, reinforces systemic inequality, and harms long-term performance and innovation in the tech sector and wider economy.
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