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Letters From the August 22/29, 2022, Issue Letters From the August 22/29, 2022, Issue

Gay liberation… Hooded justice… 

Aug 9, 2022 / Our Readers

A 3D generated image of a DNA spiral being attacked by the monkeypox virus.

Monkeypox Makes It 3 Strikes, and Now We’re Out Monkeypox Makes It 3 Strikes, and Now We’re Out

We know what to do. We have the tools. We simply don’t want to do it.

Aug 4, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

Brittney Griner holds a photo of her family behind bars

By Attacking Brittney Griner, Trump Signals to His Base: “I’m Still Racist” By Attacking Brittney Griner, Trump Signals to His Base: “I’m Still Racist”

The former president is reconnecting with his fans by using an old playbook: demonize a Black athlete, lie about who they are, and reap the benefits.

Aug 2, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Student Protest Roe

What’s At Stake for Young Voters What’s At Stake for Young Voters

Young people coast to coast detail the most critical issues in the 2022 midterms, from student debt to abortion to climate change.

Jul 26, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation

A cross held up in front of the Supreme Court

The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power

The movement has always sought a version of community life that tightly controls sex and sexuality, while sanctioning attacks on women and LGBTQ people.

Jul 21, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

A conversation with the activist and writer about his new book Asylum and the intersections of oppression that face LGBTQ migrants and refugees. 

Jul 18, 2022 / Books & the Arts / John Washington

LGBTQ Flag Supreme Court

Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them

After the Biden administration failed to adequately respond to Roe’s being overturned, queer people worry that their rights will be next.

Jul 13, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Drag queens read stories to children

Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise

The right is again firing up a sex and gender panic.

Jul 12, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway

A woman with purple hair smiles into the camera.

The Anti-Trans Hate Machine The Anti-Trans Hate Machine

A conversation with Imara Jones about fighting the anti-trans industrial complex.

Jul 6, 2022 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out

When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out

An excerpt from Smahtguy, a graphic biography.

Jul 5, 2022 / Feature / Eric Orner

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