Fear and Loathing

Cameroon: In Africa, LGBT rights activists worry about Trump impact

Defending LGBT rights can be dangerous in Africa, where many countries have laws against homosexuality. But in recent years activists have stepped out of the shadows, empowered by the support of the Obama administration and the international community.

US: Why I'm Not Staying Silent About Being A Trans Woman Who Was Sexually Assaulted

I stayed silent because so many people believe trans women are "too disgusting" to be assaulted, or that we're sexual predators ourselves. But I'm not staying silent anymore.

Sarah McBride is a human rights activist and National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign