First Forbidden Words. Next, Forbidden People!
In yet another disastrous display of the true agenda of the trump administration seven words were listed as “forbidden” for use by the Center for Disease Control. Vulnerable, Entitlement, Diversity, Transgender, Fetus, Evidence-Based, Science-Based Take a moment to think about…
5 Ways to Be a Better Advocate for Sexual Violence Survivors
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month turns 30 this year, Woodhull renews our pledge to work to end sexual violence. Our fundamental human right to sexual freedom requires, among other freedoms, that all people should be free from domestic and sexual…
Under Attack: Fighting Back Against Online and Real-World Harassment
Guest Post by Sandra from The Right Side of Truth The internet has opened the door to nearly unlimited opportunities to share information and knowledge around the world. Unfortunately, it has also created an entirely new arena for abuse and…
State Legislatures Are Proposing Laws Denying Those In The LGBTQ Community (And Others) The Fundamental Human Right To Family
The two-year anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the US Supreme Court decision recognizing the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry, will occur on June 26th. It would be difficult to overstate either the importance of Obergefell to the LGBTQ…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Joins Global Call to Defend the UN Human Rights Council
Woodhull Freedom Foundation, along with 798 civil society organizations, representing 156 countries, submitted a letter to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations opposing resolution A/C.3/ 71/L.46. The Human Rights Council is responsible for the promotion and protection of…
Intersectionality
If you did not understand intersectionality - the connection between all forms of oppression - before, I hope you understand it now. Trump prevailed by appealing to white identity and racial fear. He summoned within the shrinking white electorate a…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation mourns death of one of its founders, Jeffrey Montgomery, a leader, activist, a mentor and sexual freedom movement hero.
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation mourns the death of Jeffrey Montgomery, a leader, activist, sexual freedom hero, and founder to Woodhull. He died Monday evening, July 18, 2016. “I am heartbroken at Jeff’s death. I know many words will doubtless be…
Remembering Eric Rofes
Today we pause, here at Woodhull, to remember Eric Rofes. Many people claim some memory of Eric and I am no different. Here at Woodhull we know that had it not been for Eric's passion, his vision, his beliefs, and…
A letter from Woodhull Advisory Board Member, Carmen Vázquez
Hate. Hate. Hate. Everywhere. Hate against gays. Hate against women. Hate against Muslims. Hate against Hillary. Hate against Obama. Hate against Immigrants. Hate. Hate of White people for Black people. Hate of Jews for Palestinians. Hate of Palestinians for Jews.…