A Short Introduction to Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism
Feminism is one of the largest social movements in the world. Naturally, it’s also one of the most problematic. Since the beginning of...
There’s More to Ending Racism than “Unity”
“What we need is unity. The only race I belong to is the human race!” said the white man. Acknowledge that as you ask us to “unite” with...
Black Success Matters: How Affirmative Action Creates Equality
When I first realized that I had earned a full scholarship to my first-choice college, I wanted to tell everybody. As a black woman that...
Double Minority: Unique Challenges Faced by QTPOC
QTPOC, or Queer and Trans Persons of Color, have traditionally been left out of mainstream activist movements fighting for LGBT or POC...
Nowhere to Turn: The Horrors of Military Sexual Assault
What do you do when you’re sexually assaulted and want to seek justice, but your only option is reporting it to the person that...
Pride is Political: Roots Pride Celebrates Diversity in the LGBTQIA+ Community
What would you do for freedom? That was the theme of 2016’s Roots Pride celebration. The weeklong series of events urged Pittsburgh’s...
Over 2 Million Kids Spend Father's Day with Dad in Prison
America loves fathers. In response to a rising number of families led by single mothers and studies linking single motherhood to poverty,...
Allegheny County Jail Health Justice Project to Document Abuse via Survey and Documentary Film
"Our county jail is currently in a crisis... People are not getting the medicine that they need. People are not getting the care that...
Gay, Christian, and Proud: More Churches Accepting LGBT Members
This Sunday, Downtown Pittsburgh will be filled with rainbow flags, glitter, drag queens, and Christians. Representatives from more than...
Activists: Stop Using Your Opponent’s Minority Status as a Reason They Should Agree with You
A couple days ago, I was listening to my white transgender friend talk about somebody that was bullying them: “I tried to explain...
