Queer Bangladeshis Don’t Need Your Toxic Allyship
Toxic allies often end up unintentionally working together with homophobes. Queer people in Bangladesh deserve genuine allyship. TW/CW: this article contains mentions of queerphobia, homophobia, harassment, abuse, and murder. By Rasel Ahmed Queer Bangladeshi community organizers are witnessing another dangerous surge of homophobic
As Fashion Lines Are Praised for Making Face Masks, Don’t Ignore Garment Workers
While fashion designers and brands continue to grab headlines and praise for their “heroism,” garment workers are fundraising for basic needs. This article was originally published at Truthout By Minh-Ha T. Pham Fashion labels from Christian Siriano, H&M and Zara to luxury
Here is What You Should Know About the Student Protests in Bangladesh
This whole public transport model is rotten to the core, and after several deaths over the years, students finally took to the street to demand their right to road safety. By Sarah Nafisa Shahid On Aug. 5, as I walked in
6 Reminders from Muslims After Manchester (And Other Attacks)
It’s time to allow children safe spaces where they don’t have to worry about what’s going on in this world. Last night’s terrible attack in Manchester is yet another indication that violence knows no boundaries. Coming at the heels of President’s
India Renews Plans to Finish its Border Walls, Because Trump
India already has extensive border walls along its boundaries with Pakistan and Bangladesh, but Trump has inspired it to finish the job. It’s not bad enough that India has a fringe group that worships Donald Trump as a god, and that