Lawyer Helps LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Stay in America
To reach Amanda Hackett’s law office, first walk through the Ace Hardware Store on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland, past the plants, bins, and paint samples. Follow signs to
Reconsidering Rainbows in 45’s America
A few months back, I finished my shift waiting tables and hopped on a Los Angeles metro bus with a rainbow-shaped bag on my arm. The bus was beyond full,
Coping with Divided Relationships in Our Divided Country
A year ago the country was divided in two, based on who we were going to vote for: Hillary or Trump. This was not a normal election. It wasn’t like
Trump Tweets Announcement of Ban on Transgender Service Members
In a move that could affect thousands of service members already serving the United States and stop thousands more from enlisting, President Trump announced via Twitter that, “After consulting with
Protecting the LGBTQ Community and Allies from Gun Violence
A few weeks after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, a group of queer folks met at Town Danceboutique as the first convening of D.C.’s Chapter of Gays Against Guns (GAG DC),
No Justice No Pride March and Rally Tomorrow
On July 13, No Justice No Pride will be holding a march and rally in response to “recent attacks against trans women in DC, and the city’s failure to follow
Transgender Candidate Runs in New York Historic Election
Wymore’s historic campaign has been called a “Harvey Milk Moment” for the transgender community New York City Council candidate Mel Wymore will participate in the New York City Pride March
Using Tech to Continue Activist Momentum
In this politically turbulent time, the United States (and the world in general) has been seeing more frequent and more powerful protests. Black Lives Matter, the Women’s March, the March
Tagg Nation Episode 53: Trump Goes Overseas and Melania Isn’t Having It
The Tagg Nation hosts discuss the feedback and love we received from our recent GAG episode. You really love us! And, we can’t forget Trump’s recent foreign trip that made
3 Ways to Use Social Media for Activism
Advocate for Reform While it is a bit cliché, there is much truth in the sentiment ‘power in numbers’. Social media is a great place for building public awareness campaigns