Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Aisha co-authored a piece for the Center for American Progress focused around LGBT youth experiences in the juvenile justice system. Continue reading →

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Aisha Goes on CurrentTV To Talk About Progressing Equality for LGBT Americans

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Aisha talks the LGBT atmosphere in America, how we can make politics a safe and protective place for queer experiences, and her own conviction in this must-see clip. Watch it below the jump! Continue reading →

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24 Hours in NYC—Polinista Style!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Danielle

Since the Republicans have decided to invoke “Operation Bat Shit Cray” the Melissa Harris Perry show asked our very own Polinista, the fabulous Aisha, to come on her show Sunday and set the record straight. But before we headed over … Continue reading →

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Aisha on The Melissa Harris-Perry Show:  Executive Privilege, Marriage Equality, and More on the Healthcare Mandate

Posted on June 24, 2012 by admin

Aisha’s recent appearance on the Melissa Harris-Perry Show, on MSNBC, covered three main topic areas, and we’ve got the clips to match! In Part One she delves into executive privilege, and in Part Two she breaks down marriage equality in … Continue reading →

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Poliwood Round-Up: From Invisible Lives to Faux Political Scandals

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Danielle

This week in Poliwood our very own LGBT crusader and Polinista extraordinaire Aisha was named one of the Root.com’s 19 LGBT Movers and Shakers. This fabulous honor came on the heels of the FIRE Initiative (our African American LGBT policy … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Quiet the Negative Record in Your Head!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Danielle

You’ve been working tirelessly on a project and then your boss tells you they don’t need it anymore. Excited about a new job prospect you run to share the good news with your friend and she trumps it by telling … Continue reading →

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Poliwood Round-Up Special Edition: Polinistas Celebrate Pride at the White House!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Danielle

Last Friday we had the good fortune of being invited to the White House LGBT Pride reception. We both experienced “pinch-me-moments” during the two and half hour event and took pause to reflect on this extraordinary experience.

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Poliwood Round-Up: When Did Vagina Become A Bad Word?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Danielle

Michigan State Representative Lisa Brown was banned from speaking on the House floor Thursday, when she used the word vagina in her remarks addressing a proposed bill that would place extreme restrictions on abortions and clinics in Michigan. Brown began … Continue reading →

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TMI: Has Daytime TV Gone Wild?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Danielle

While applying my face this morning, I almost stabbed myself in the eye with my mascara while listening to Today’s Kathy Lee and Hoda use the words “insert”, “vagina”, “whips” and “balls” in the same sentence. The “dynamic duo” were … Continue reading →

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Aisha on CurrentTV Discussing Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

President Obama showed his courage when he came out in support of full marriage equality for LGBT Americans. But we’ve got a long road ahead – and it starts on the federal level with the goal of repealing DOMA. Check … Continue reading →

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