Wicked Review: The Limitations of Reform and Individualism

The hit Broadway musical Wicked finally gets the Hollywood treatment, bringing its message about rejecting oppressive systems to a wider audience. The story tells of the magical land of Oz, a supposed paradise that is soon revealed to be filled with corruption and oppression. Green-skinned Elphaba, a social outcast with magical powers, finds she can […]

Take Action: Print, Share, and Protect with Red Cards

Everyone who lives in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, has rights and protections. Across the country – from schools to healthcare settings – people are sharing small, powerful tools known as “red cards” that serve to reinforce this fact. These wallet-sized cards act as concise, easy to understand guides to your rights when interacting […]

We Stand Against Attacks on Trans People!

This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Healthcare workers around the country are expressing outrage over the Trump administration’s attacks on the health and safety of transgender people. In the last month, Trump signed an executive order barring institutions from receiving federal funding […]