Gender & Sexuality

Freedom of Conscience or Right to Discriminate
U.S. department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to extend “protections” to healthcare workers who refuse to treat transgender patients. What does this mean for trans patients?
Han Koehle
January 22, 2018Thousands Protest Trump in Second Annual Women’s March
The Second Annual Women’s March occurred yesterday in cities across the U.S. with over a million participants voicing anger against attacks from the Trump administration.
Left Voice
January 21, 2018Sexist Shaming Makes A ‘Good Nurse’
A nurse talks about vile encounters with managers and sexist norms on the job.
Kyu Nam
December 21, 2017The Decriminalization of ‘Homosexuality’ in the USSR: a Milestone in the History of Sexual Liberation
A brief history of the decriminalization of homosexual behavior in the USSR.
Rodrigo López
November 30, 2017What’s After #MeToo? A Holographic Understanding of the War on Women
Donald Trump endorsed Roy Moore. What does this mean for the women’s movement?
Devon Zink
November 30, 2017Fight the Boss, Fight Sexism: An International Socialist Example
With so many powerful and wealthy politicians and celebrities being exposed as sexual predators, there is a growing movement of people coming forward about sexual assault and harassment. But how can we win? We, the working class and oppressed, must take an active role in this struggle.
Julia Wallace
November 25, 2017The Mirabal Sisters and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Why was this date chosen and what does it have to do with the Mirabal sisters?
Luigi Morris
November 25, 2017How Capitalism Uses Gender Oppression to Rule
In a talk at the "Socialism is the Solution" conference, Christine Marie discusses the way that capitalism oppresses women.
Christine Marie
November 13, 2017#MeToo: Survivors Stand up to be Counted
The #MeToo campaign brings attention to the prevalence of sexual violence, particularly perpetrated by wealthy and powerful men. What does this mean for working class women?
Francesca Gomes
October 22, 2017Strike with Pride: Interview with Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners
In 1984, during the year-long strike by British coalminers, a group of activists formed an organisation called Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners. In this interview, they share their political and personal experiences of one of the most turbulent periods in modern British history.
Left Voice
October 5, 2017