Masculine of Center Voices on Roe v Wade

To date, fewer moments in American History have been more wrought with divisive and cataclysmic energy than 40 years ago this month. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that a right to privacy under the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment extended to a woman’s decision to have an abortion. On that day, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the landmark decision that women should hold the ultimate power to control their own bodies. Well, kinda sorta. Tacked on to the decision was a provision stating that the right must be balanced against the state’s two legitimate interests in regulating abortions: protecting prenatal life and protecting women’s health.

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11 Trans Artists of Color You Should Know in 2013

Art has always been an important site of resistance and identity making for trans people of color. We’ve used the medium to share our stories, document our lives and express our humanity. Fortunately for us, we are living in a media moment that thirsts to understand the trans experience, and trans people of color are quenching it with their diverse artistic visions. Here is a video collection of powerful trans artists of color who are bringing important visibility to the community through music, filmmaking, comedy and new media.

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WATCH: We Are Jamaicans - Let’s Build Our Country

The Jamaican Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-Flag) has launched a poignant new video campaign in hopes of combating local anti-gay sentiment.

Setting the Record Straight: Wall Street Journal Perpetuates ‘Black vs. Gay’ Meme

Our airwaves, front pages and social media feeds have been dominated by coverage of the presidential inauguration. From Michelle Obama’s impeccable ensemble to Beyoncé Knowles’ rendition of the national anthem, critics have been dissecting and distorting the events of the historic day, including President Barack Obama’s reference to “Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall” in his inaugural speech.

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Transgender People of Color and Domestic Violence

Many transgender prisoners, especially transgender prisoners of color, are in personal relationships that are violent and abusive. In the pursuit of trying to find love and happiness, many transgender people accept physical abuse as love.

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