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Teen Grammarian Makes Case for Nonbinary Pronouns

By Caroline Kubzansky & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● February 24, 2016

Using someone’s preferred pronoun is more than just a fad to teen writer Caroline Kubzansky, it’s a form of inclusivity and she applauds the American Dialect Society’s recent vote on the matter.

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Same-Sex Marriage Fits In Fine With History

By Caryl Rivers ● Arts & Culture ● May 25, 2015

An argument against same-sex marriage has a warm, fuzzy Dr. Spock-ian ring. But a review of recent writings shows how marriage had nothing to do with child welfare. The shift of marriage towards love is an ideal best supported by making it inclusive.

Pro-Choicers Cheer Chile; LGBT Threats Are Global

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 20, 2014

Chile has taken steps to decriminalize abortion under certain circumstances. Also, during a press call this week, activists highlighted how the LGBT community is at risk in developing countries.

Minnesota OKs Workplace Bills; Asian LBT Targeted

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● May 16, 2014

Minnesota’s governor approved a package of bills aimed at improving conditions for women in the workplace. Also this week, a report shows that lesbian, bisexual and transgender women in some Asian countries are encountering abuse and discrimination without any protection of the state.

Older Lesbians Reunite, Focused Now on Ageism

By Amy Lieberman ● Arts & Culture ● January 4, 2014

In the 1970s they tackled issues such as workplace discrimination and losing custody of their children in the courts. Today, as same-sex marriage sweeps the country, this group is focused on the unique isolation and discrimination of older lesbians.

Feminist and Queer Movements Need to Rethink

By Julia Serano ● Uncategorized ● October 4, 2013

Sexism-based exclusion runs rampant in these movements, says Julia Serano in this excerpt from “Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive.” In part this is thanks to false assumptions that we need to overcome.

GBT Housing ‘Pod’ Offers National Detention Model

By Amy Lieberman ● Uncategorized ● September 8, 2013

During a tour of the only housing unit that ICE sets aside for GBT detainees to live together, one detainee in Santa Ana praised conditions. Lawyers and other advocates are still watching to see if guards’ behavior improves after a sensitivity training this summer. The third of four stories.