The NBA Needs to Move the 2017 All-Star Game From Charlotte. Now. The NBA Needs to Move the 2017 All-Star Game From Charlotte. Now.
Commissioner Adam Silver has a chance to lead on challenging an ugly piece of discriminatory legislation. Judging by his own words, it’s past time for him to do so.
Mar 24, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours? Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours?
Clinton’s apology, which doesn’t acknowledge the righteous pain caused by her remarks, reveals a social distance that gay men might want to take a closer look at.
Mar 11, 2016 / Richard Kim
Start Making Sense: Bernie on the Move Start Making Sense: Bernie on the Move
How Bernie won in Michigan. Plus, “Trump: fascist or clown?” and another kind of politics: the gay revolution.
Mar 10, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Three Times When ‘Impractical’ Movements Led to Real Change Three Times When ‘Impractical’ Movements Led to Real Change
Against all odds, the world broke open. Could it happen again in 2016?
Mar 7, 2016 / Mark Engler and Paul Engler
HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?
A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.
Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy
Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything
Speaking to tennis legend Martina Navratilova reminded me of the incredible impact her mere presence had on my life.
Feb 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Last Night, Rachel Maddow Perfectly Captured What Bernie’s Win Means for the Left Last Night, Rachel Maddow Perfectly Captured What Bernie’s Win Means for the Left
The Democratic Party—and all of American politics—really have changed.
Feb 10, 2016 / Emily Douglas
In the Wake of Mizzou, Black Students Are Winning In the Wake of Mizzou, Black Students Are Winning
The movement that took flight in November is racking up wins—and laying the groundwork for more victories to come.
Feb 3, 2016 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Transgender Russians Struggle to Take Their Movement Out of the Shadows Transgender Russians Struggle to Take Their Movement Out of the Shadows
As the country grows more conservative on gender and sexuality, transgender Russians are fighting for their lives under great threat.
Feb 3, 2016 / Ilaria Parogni
In a Gay-Friendly Age, Poor LGBT New Yorkers Still Struggle In a Gay-Friendly Age, Poor LGBT New Yorkers Still Struggle
Marriage equality is progress, but the LGBT movement needs to tackle economic oppression as well if it is to achieve broader equality.
Jan 29, 2016 / Michelle Chen