Fighting Censorship in the United States

Fighting Censorship in the United States

  One of the most basic human rights is the right to information, specifically, to the truth. That’s why dictators are so dangerous; they strive to silence anyone who disagrees with them, even when presented with facts. While there is certainly room to...
Where Does Neil Gorsuch Stand on Gay Rights?

Where Does Neil Gorsuch Stand on Gay Rights?

  When President Trump appointed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, it left many Americans fearful that the new justice would overturn the legalization of gay marriage. But as the New York Times points out, it’s not so easy to tell where Gorsuch stands on...
HB2 Still Around Because Republicans are Bullies

HB2 Still Around Because Republicans are Bullies

  North Carolina remains a state pitted against the LGBTQ+ community and the country at large because Republicans couldn’t bully the city of Charlotte any more. Many of us are aware of HB2 largely for it’s “bathroom bill” that forces transgender people to use the...
Celebrating Governor Kate Brown

Celebrating Governor Kate Brown

  Kate Brown has been the governor of Oregon since February 2015, when she stepped up after the scandal-driven resignation of former Governor John Kitzhaber. Before that, she was Secretary of State. She stepped into a political mess, and handled matters with...
What This Election Means for the  LGBTQ+ Community

What This Election Means for the LGBTQ+ Community

  As people around the country mourn the election of Donald Trump, the LGBTQ+ community has plenty of reasons to fear his presidency. When he chose Mike Pence as his running mate, the writing was on the wall, and anyone paying attention took note of Pence’s...