Ellie Samsal (she/her)

Queer Activists Are Living in a Tree to Stop Trump’s Border Wall

In southern Arizona, a predominantly queer and femme protest camp is risking arrest to protect a cottonwood and stop a $500 million border wall project.

John Washington (he/him) Aug 12, 2026

ELECTIONS

Election Distrust is Not Just a Republican Thing

New LOOKOUT survey found fewer than 30% of Democrats and Independents fully trust U.S. elections. Instead of the right’s fraud claims, they blame gerrymandering, voter suppression, money in politics and fears of federal interference.

Sreejita Patra (she/her) Aug 11, 2026

ESPANOL

"Nada ni nadie robará mi identidad"

Una solicitante de asilo venezolana transgénero relata sus 44 días en uno de los centros de detención más mortíferos del país.

John Washington (he/him) Aug 10, 2026

Ellie Samsal is a transgender writer and activist living in Phoenix, AZ.

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Graphic of the United States and Canada flags with a gavel, symbolizing legal decisions related to asylum in Canada.

POLITICS

A Tucsonan is Claiming Asylum in Canada. Her Case Could Reshape How LGBTQ+ People Seek Safety Abroad.

A case from Arizona could test Canada’s asylum laws and set a precedent for transgender people's claims across the nation.

Ellie Samsal (she/her) Nov 26, 2025

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