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LGBT

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

6 months ago

LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.

fromgaycitynews.com

1 hour ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.

6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.

Online Community Development

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.

World politics

fromwww.dw.com

21 minutes ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.

Law

fromABA Journal

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

14 hours ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.

UK politics

5 hours ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.

Graphic design

fromChrbutler

13 hours ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.

Europe politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.

12 hours ago

Canada's residential school abuse survivors face fresh battle to stop testimony being destroyed

About 38,000 former students came forward to detail the mistreatment they were subjected to in what was later described as a policy of cultural genocide.

Canada news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

17 hours ago

As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage Freedom School'

I am Masa, she pleaded. Please open the road for us. We want to go to school. We are not doing anything wrong. We just have our books. We love our school.

Education

Careers

Discomfort Is the Key to Culturally Competent Leadership

Culturally competent leaders enhance team performance by embracing humility, adaptability, and ongoing self-awareness.

Arts

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.

Relationships

Just Because We Disagree Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Disagreement often stems from differing values rather than faulty reasoning, highlighting the importance of understanding what others care about.

Humor

Don't knock small talk. It has the power to mend a world ripped apart by rage | Bidisha

Small talk is essential for social interaction and team building, providing value despite its reputation as trivial conversation.

#trans-rights

fromQueerty

SF LGBT

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

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.

fromwww.lgbtqnation.com

LGBT

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

SF LGBT

fromQueerty

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.

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.

fromwww.lgbtqnation.com

LGBT

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

more#trans-rights

fromThe Washington Post

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.

US news

Writing

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.

Growth hacking

fromHubspot

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.

Toronto startup

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.

Women in technology

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.

History

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.

Healthcare

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.

Women

fromPrivacy International

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.

EU data protection

Voter Disenfranchisement: A Privacy Issue

Democratic institutions face challenges in privacy protection and voter disenfranchisement during elections, exacerbated by technology and data usage.

European startups

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.

fromThe Conversation

Philosophy

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Media industry

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.

fromThe Conversation

Philosophy

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.

Psychology

fromSilicon Canals

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.

NYC real estate

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.

Public health

fromAxios

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.

Podcast

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.

Washington DC

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Advocate newsletter 4/14/26

Donald Trump awkwardly attempted to engage a DoorDash driver on trans women in sports during a photo-op.

Fundraising

fromHarvard Business Review

Bridging Funders to the Front Lines: Pluralism and Greater Philanthropic Opportunity | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Movement-rooted philanthropic intermediaries are essential for addressing future challenges in the nonprofit sector and advancing equity.

Startup companies

The Challenges of Scaling a Technology for Social Good

Access to safe sanitation is critical for over three billion people, impacting public health, gender equity, and economic development.

Travel

fromBig Think

The arc of human history is toward cooperation, not division

Hitchhiking fosters deep connections and insights into diverse lives, revealing personal stories and experiences across different cultures.

Philosophy

Why Hybrid Sovereignty Starts Inside

Hybrid sovereignty connects strategic autonomy to the cognitive and ethical architecture of people, emphasizing the importance of human judgment in an AI-driven world.

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.

SF LGBT

fromwww.bbc.com

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.

#disability-rights

Social justice

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

fromwww.bbc.com

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

NYC LGBT

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.

fromwww.bbc.com

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.

more#disability-rights

Writing

Can We Claim a Glorious Matriarchal Reality?

Christina Rivera's 'MY OCEANS' expresses deep emotions about Earth's ecosystems and the importance of female creativity in a care-based society.

Women in technology

fromForbes

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.

Women

#transgender-rights

Higher education

Colleges Must Be Inclusive of Transgender Athletes (opinion)

Inclusive policies for transgender students in athletics may lead to financial risks for colleges and universities.

fromSlate Magazine

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Acknowledgment of Violence Against Black Trans Girls, Women

Legislative actions increasingly target transgender rights, particularly affecting Black women and girls, compounding their vulnerability to violence and discrimination.

Higher education

Colleges Must Be Inclusive of Transgender Athletes (opinion)

Inclusive policies for transgender students in athletics may lead to financial risks for colleges and universities.

fromSlate Magazine

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Acknowledgment of Violence Against Black Trans Girls, Women

Legislative actions increasingly target transgender rights, particularly affecting Black women and girls, compounding their vulnerability to violence and discrimination.

more#transgender-rights

Media industry

fromMission Local

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.

Silicon Valley

Online Community Development

'All People Powered' stages the future

A hip-hop musical in Oakland critiques Silicon Valley's innovation, highlighting community displacement and the need for equitable growth.

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.

fromQueerty

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.

SF LGBT

#democratic-socialism

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.

fromCbsnews

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.

fromCbsnews

more#democratic-socialism

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.

Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism

Conflict resolution skills are essential for survival and strength in challenging times.

Writing

Why Kindness Takes Bravery

Kindness involves taking risks and accepting the possibility of getting it wrong.

Philosophy

Competence, Merit, and Excellence Are Social Strengths

Competence, merit, and excellence are universal principles essential for advancement in all human endeavors.

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.

LGBT

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

LGBT

Activists abandon major campaign to legalize LGBTQ+ rights, but don't say why - LGBTQ Nation

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.

LGBT

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

LGBT

Activists abandon major campaign to legalize LGBTQ+ rights, but don't say why - LGBTQ Nation

more#lgbtq-rights

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

The Politics of Loving Kindness: Insights from a Birth Equity Initiative | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

American politics increasingly tolerates brutal policies, widening inequality, while a vision of loving kindness could foster solidarity and community welfare.

SF LGBT

10 out and proud sapphic celebs you need to know about this Lesbian Visibility Week

Lesbian Visibility Week celebrates prominent lesbian figures who proudly represent the community and reclaim the term 'lesbian'.

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Advocate newsletter 4/8/26

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran just before a deadline for mass bombing.

Non-profit organizations

Disability Inclusion Isn't "Special Needs"-It's Smart Philanthropy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Cuts to special education oversight threaten funding and services for millions of children with disabilities, risking progress in disability inclusion.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Weakening the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Will Widen Inequality | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The CFPB's proposed changes to ECOA threaten to weaken protections against lending discrimination.

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.

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.

Social justice

fromBusiness Matters

Anisa Joy Leonard: Building Justice From the Ground Up

Anisa Joy Leonard combines social work and law to address systemic gaps affecting individuals.

Philosophy

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.

Design

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.

Music

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

How Diversity Informs the Conversation

Shared attention and inclusive listening, not uniformity, enable social cohesion and allow diverse perspectives to form a coherent, exploratory collective voice.

US politics

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Funders Must Support Advocates Fighting Back Against Pronatalism | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The Trump administration prioritized pronatalist policies grounded in reproductive futurism, promoting heteronormative family ideals while eroding rights for transgender, queer, and marginalized people.

Fundraising

Giving Bigger, Organizing More Boldly: Centering Disability Justice | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Centering Disability Justice reveals marginalized edges hold deep lessons and requires investing wealth and inheritance into movement infrastructure for collective liberation.

UK politics

Social inequality is thriving in the hive | Brief letters

Worker and drone bees have short lifespans while the queen lives substantially longer.

Why inclusion is the new standard for economic growth

In places where inclusion is part of the infrastructure of their economy-supply chains, procurement processes, capital access, or business ownership-people thrive. Inclusive economies create more resilience by expanding the base of potential business owners who can build, own, innovate, and hire. They allow more opportunities for homeownership and investing in the longevity of communities. As our economy becomes increasingly stratified and volatile, we need as much resiliency as we can get.

Social justice