Pride
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
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
An Anti-Capitalist Guide to NYC’s Pride Weekend
On the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, the WorldPride Parade in New York—with its corporate sponsorships and close relationship with the cops—is not the only Pride event taking place. Here is a short guide to Pride in New York City this weekend.
AJ Rio-Glick
June 28, 2019
No Cops, No Corporations—An Interview with Reclaim Pride in New York City
The Reclaim Pride Coalition rejects corporate co-optation, denounces imperialism and state violence, and seeks to center the most marginalized in our community. They are calling a Queer Liberation March this Sunday. Left Voice spoke with Colin Ashley.
Left Voice
June 27, 2019
NYPD, Apology for Stonewall Not Accepted
New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill apologized for the police brutality at Stonewall. Apology not accepted.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
June 7, 2019
DA 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, 2018
Activists Face Jail Time for Protesting Police Brutality at Gay Pride Parade
Activists face jail time for protesting police violence at gay pride.
Left Voice
March 12, 2018
Counter-Pride March in Madrid: The Sisters of Stonewall Would Have Been Proud of Us
Orgullo Crítico is an effort to deepen the analysis of “pink capitalism,” and is fueled by an anti-systemic spirit.
Carmen C.A.
July 15, 2017