Gender & Sexuality
The Challenges of the Russian Revolution
This is the first of two articles in a series that explores the advances in the realm of women’s rights opened by the Russian Revolution, as well as the difficulties in implementing these advances due to the material conditions of post-1917 Russia.
Andrea D'Atri
July 21, 2018Argentine Socialists Fight for Abortion Rights in Congress and in the Streets
Left Voice interviews three socialists fighting for abortion rights in Argentina: a member of the National Congress, a member of Buenos Aires' city council and the founder of Argentina's largest socialist feminist group, Pan y Rosas.
Andrea D'Atri
July 4, 2018DA Larry Krasner Charges Trans Activist for Attempting to Burn ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Flag
ReeAnna, a trans woman, was arrested at Philadelphia Pride for attempting to burn a Blue Lives Matter flag. She was held in a men's prison overnight and is being charged with two misdemeanors by District Attorney Larry Krasner's office. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison.
Maria Aurelio
June 20, 2018No One is Illegal: This Pride, I Fight for Roxana Hernandez
Roxana Hernandez is a trans woman who died in ICE custody in late May. This Pride, I fight for her and all LGBT immigrants.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
June 18, 2018Interview: Traveling Home to Repeal the 8th
Left Voice interviews two pro-choice activists who traveled to Ireland to vote to repeal the 8th Amendment.
Muireann Meehan Speed
June 17, 2018Solidarity to the Defiant! A Thank You to the Argentine Abortion Rights Movement
Julia Wallace from Los Angeles reflects on the historic accomplishment of the Argentine women's movement, which is now a step closer to legalizing abortion.
Julia Wallace
June 15, 2018[VIDEO] Historic step towards legalising abortion in Argentina
Despite the massive social and political weight of the Catholic Church, this morning the House of Representatives voted 129-125 to legalize abortion. Now, the vote will go to the Senate.
Left Voice
June 14, 2018Argentina to Vote on Abortion Legalization Amid Mobilizations, School Occupations
On Wednesday, Argentina is set to vote on the legalization of abortion amidst massive mobilizations and high school occupations.
Gloria Grinberg
June 12, 2018Engels and Women’s Oppression
What does Engels say about the root of women's oppression? Is there validity to his argument today?
Ariane Diaz
April 23, 2018The Socialist Position On Reproductive Rights: Why Is This Even a Question?
From Nancy Pelosi to Tim Kaine, the Democratic Party has a long history of compromising on abortion rights in an effort to curry favor with religious “moderates.” Is it too much to ask that the socialist left hold firm?
Jamie Peck
March 27, 2018