From Queer Liberation to Socialist Revolution

There is no revolution without queer liberation. The Following is a speech on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising by Left Voice editor Tatiana Cozzarelli given last December 13th at Left Voice magazine's issue #5 launch party.

Women Worldwide Protest Against Sexual Assault

"A Rapist in Your Way" (Un violador en tu camino) is a feminist outcry against sexual assault and the violence of the state against women protesters. Originating in Chile, where people are rising up against austerity and the repressive Piñera government, this performance piece has been adopted by protesters worldwide.

In Turkey, Seven Women Are On Trial for Playing “A Rapist in Your Way”

Seven women were arrested in Istanbul after performing the iconic dance "A Rapist in Your Way." The state prosecutor is pushing for sentences of up to two years in prison.

Bad Medicine: Failings in Trans Healthcare

As companies broadcast hollow messages of support on Trans Remembrance Day, many working class LGBT+ people are unable to afford or access adequate healthcare due to high insurance rates and discriminatory medical practices. We need to fight for a truly universal healthcare system that prioritizes health and well-being over profit.

Chilean Protesters Report Beatings and Sexual Assault By Military and Riot Police

**Trigger Warning** As mobilizations against the government continue in Chile, reports are surfacing of violence and sexual abuse against women involved in the protests.

“I Got My Civil Rights”: The Supreme Court’s New Attacks on the LGBTQ+ Community Show the Limits of Liberal Reformism

As the Supreme Court considers rolling back protections against LGBTQ+ discrimination, working people must continue to demand and defend those rights on the streets and in their workplaces.

Brazilian Police Attempt to Confiscate Book Due to “Homosexual Content”

Rio de Janeiro's police were sent to a book fair to confiscate a book due to homosexual content- a kiss between two characters.

Police Protect “Straight Pride Parade” and Attack Counter-Protesters

The cops maced, beat and arrested the people who showed up to protest the white nationalist and hate-filled "straight pride parade" in Boston.

Against Co-Optation: The Life of Marsha P. Johnson

Today on August 24th we honor the life and death of Marsha P. Johnson and the legacy she left behind. She was a black trans drag-queen, sex-worker, and HIV/AIDS activist with a revolutionary spirit. Marsha was a mother and friend to many, a talented performer, an advocate for homeless trans youth, and a radical black […]