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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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Georgia representative pulls bill banning hijabs in public

He proposed the controversial bill yesterday.

On Nov 17, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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HBO’s documentary ‘The Trans List’ gives trans people the power over their narrative

Notable profiles include Janet Mock, Laverne Cox, and Caitlyn Jenner.

On Nov 17, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Here are 5 states where legislators have taken a stand against Trump

Officials are denouncing Trump's harmful policy promises and claiming their states and cities as safe havens.

On Nov 16, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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This map tracks where people are being harassed by Trump supporters

The numbers are staggering.

On Nov 16, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Here’s where you can volunteer if you’re scared of Trump’s presidency

If you can't donate money, give time to help women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.

On Nov 15, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Sorority loses half its members by hesitating to accept a trans woman

The parent organization said that it was a 'women-only' sorority.

On Nov 11, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Potential Trump cabinet member Ben Carson has likened same-sex marriage to bestiality

Carson is predicted to become Health and Human Services secretary—and he has disturbing beliefs about LGBTQ people.

On Nov 11, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Can Donald Trump overturn marriage equality?

The short answer is yes—but it's complicated.

On Nov 11, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Election marks historic wins for LGBTQ, Latino and black officials

A few steps forward were made.

On Nov 9, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Meet the 2 transgender candidates running for Congress

Misty Snow and Misty Plowright are both up against incumbent Republicans.

On Nov 8, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Here’s where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton stand on LGBTQ issues

Bone up on the candidate's stances before hitting the polls.

On Nov 8, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Trump has LGBTQ supporters—and most of them are gay white men

In other words, it's a similar demographic to his hetero supporters.

On Nov 7, 2016 by Mehak Anwar