New progressive chair says Dems don’t have to abandon trans folks to reconnect with working class

Rep. Greg Casar of Texas is replacing Rep. Pramila Jayapal as chair of the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus. By Greg Owen Monday, December 30, 2024 (lgbtqnation.com) Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), new chair of the Congressional Democratic Caucus The newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus said a combination of factors led… Continue reading

Musical about Luigi Mangione, suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, premiering in S.F.

Musical about Luigi Mangione, suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, premiering in S.F.

By Lily Janiak,Theater criticApril 30, 2025 Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrives at the South Street Helipad in New York City in December 2024, after being extradited from Pennsylvania. He’s now the subject of a musical. XNY/Star Max/GC Images Having already dominated social media and… Continue reading

Alejandra Caraballo on Trump’s ban of Trans people from the military and society

FIVE MINUTE NEWS • May 11, 2025 • THE WEEKEND SHOW with MeidasTouch Trans activist Alejandra Caraballo joins Anthony Davis to discuss the Trans military ban and how the Trump regime is seeking to eradicate the LGBTQ+ community from American society through various bills, executive orders and prejudice – only… Continue reading

Federal Judge Halts Trump and Musk’s Illegal Overhaul of US Government

Demonstrators continue weekly protest rallies against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, outside of a Tesla dealership on May 3, 2025 in Pasadena, California.  (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images) The second Trump administration “has thrown agencies into chaos, disrupting critical services provided across our nation,” the… Continue reading

‘Congress Must Fulfill Its Constitutional Duty’: 500,000+ Back Trump Impeachment Push

Hundreds gather at Houston City Hall to demand U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment on April 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo: Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) “We are the guardrails now,” said the advocacy group Free Speech for People. “Trump can’t hide from this movement, and neither can our… Continue reading

May Day Rallies in SF Draw Thousands to Protest Trump Administration Policies

Demonstrators march down Market Street from Civic Center to ICE field office. Jason Winshell/San Francisco Public Press 05.02.2025 (sfpublicpress.org)  | by  JASON WINSHELL |  Thousands of people turned out for a protest rally at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and other locations on May 1 — also known as May Day and International… Continue reading