mehak-anwar

Mehak Anwar


Mehak Anwar is a reporter whose work focuses on LGBTQ rights, intersectional feminism, and race. Her byline has appeared in Bustle and the Huffington Post.

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5 triumphs for the LGBTQ community in an otherwise terrible year

Because not everything was awful.

On Dec 30, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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The truth about late-term abortions

It's not, as Trump calls it, 'ripping the baby out of the womb.'

On Dec 23, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Kentucky woman banned from mall after racist rant goes viral

The woman told the Latinx shopper to 'go back wherever the f**k you come from, lady.'

On Dec 22, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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North Carolina fails to repeal notorious anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’

Democrats and Republicans couldn't agree over the terms to repeal.

On Dec 22, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Rock stars Tegan and Sara launch nonprofit for LGBTQ women

The pop duo wants to fight for justice, healthcare, and representation.

On Dec 21, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Millennials on multiple social networks more likely to be depressed

The more social media you use, the higher the likelihood that you'll be anxious or depressed.

On Dec 20, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Diversity just scored a huge win at the BAFTAs

Productions must be inclusive of underrepresented groups both on- and off-screen.

On Dec 20, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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South Carolina bill would block porn on all devices sold in the state

Lawmakers behind the bill say they are protecting children.

On Dec 19, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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American schools are failing LGBTQ students, report finds

Human Rights Watch details the state of discrimination in state-run schools.

On Dec 19, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Everything you need to know about FADA, a ‘religious freedom’ bill supported by Trump’s cabinet

Budget director pick Mick Mulvaney joins another half dozen cabinet selections known for anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

On Dec 19, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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This is how you know a charity is legit

Here are 5 things to take into consideration before donating your time or money.

On Dec 19, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Pittsburgh joins 8 other cities in banning conversion therapy

It's the first city in Pennsylvania to ban the harmful practice.

On Dec 16, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Anti-LGBTQ hate group thinks only it knows the meaning of Christmas

The American Family Association has a lot of opinions—like blaming gay people for the Holocaust.

On Dec 16, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Obama just made it harder for states to defund Planned Parenthood

This is a win for reproductive rights—for now.

On Dec 14, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Arizona church doubles down on LBGT-friendliness after homophobic attack

'This is a good opportunity for us to really practice what we preach,' the church pastor said.

On Dec 14, 2016 by Mehak Anwar