Gender & Sexuality
Feminism for the 99%: A Debate about Strategy
At the beginning of 2018, U.S. based activists and intellectuals* called for the construction of a “feminism for the 99%.” This idea, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011, gave shape to the manifesto signed by Nancy Fraser, Cinzia Arruzza and Tithi Bhattacharya, which appeared on March 8 of this year. We publish some reflections on the new wave of feminism and the anti-capitalist perspective proposed by its authors. [1]
Andrea D'Atri
August 20, 2019
Berlin: Queers for Palestine at the Radical Pride Parade
“Queer liberation is anti-racist and anti-colonial.” An interview with Dr. Melanie Richter-Montpetit, one of the co-organizers of the Queers for Palestine block at the Radical Queer March on July 26 in Berlin.
Eleonora Roldán Mendívil
August 15, 2019
From Queer Struggle to Revolution
In the last 35 years of LGBTQ+ struggle, we have won more rights. But we have also seen greater institutionalization, co-optation, fragmentation and depoliticization of the LGBTQ+ movement. How can we revolutionize the queer struggle?
Roberto Jara
August 14, 2019
DSA Members Call for Mass Strike for Reproductive Justice
A proposed resolution urges the DSA to organize a nation-wide mass strike “when Roe v. Wade is challenged at the Supreme Court.” The resolution will be voted on at the DSA's upcoming national convention. This could be the starting point for the kinds of mass actions needed to stop the right-wing offensive against reproductive rights.
James Dennis Hoff
July 29, 2019
Commons of Love: The Socialist Case for Polyamory
In this guest post, Gracie Brett explains the links between capitalism and monogamy and explains the choice to be poly.
Gracie Brett
July 27, 2019
Queer Oppression is Etched in the Heart of Capitalism
LGBTQ+ oppression is inscribed in capitalist production and reproduction. Only socialism can create the context for queer liberation and sexual liberation for all.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
July 5, 2019
45,000 Reclaim Stonewall at NYC’s Queer Liberation March
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, forty five thousand people marched from Stonewall to Central Park in the Reclaim Pride Coalition’s alternative to New York City’s #WorldPride programming.
Olivia Wood
July 1, 2019
Reflections During Pride Month Under Trump
Trump tweeted support for Pride month, while trans women die in detention centers. What does it mean to be LGBT during the Trump years?
Olivia Wood
June 30, 2019
No Rainbow Capitalism: The Five Worst Corporations to Kick Out of Pride
Pride parades across the countries are full of corporate booths and floats. We've picked the five most heinous corporate sponsors. These companies drape themselves in rainbow flags while hurting LGBTQ+ people around the world.
Violet Glaser
June 29, 2019
Queer Struggle, Class Struggle: Reflections on Stonewall at 50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. The three-day riot against police violence will be commemorated with radical demonstrations, but also with "parades" including police, corporate floats and speeches by capitalist politicians. What happened? Has queerness lost its revolutionary potential?
Roberto Jara
June 28, 2019