During the 2016 election cycle, we watched Meryl Streep, Beyoncé, and Madonna sing Hillary Clinton's praises, asking their fanbase to get out the vote, volunteer, and donate. Now that the dust has settled, the only positive result of one of the most polarizing elections in history is that it's upped the ante with regards to the general public's sense of civic duty and political engagement: it's impossible to ignore; and everyone, including teenagers and even kids in single digits, has an opinion. Canadian indie-rock duo Tegan and Sara have been increasingly outspoken with regards to LGBTQ rights throughout their 22 year career, but their advocacy took a more solidified shape in recent months with the launch of a new foundation, which focuses on economic justice as well as health and representation for LGBTQ women and girls.Given that the current US administration has already proven that LGBTQ rights are very likely to be under constant attack for the next four years, the existence of the Tegan and Sara Foundation is ever more crucial. We asked them a few questions about how this cause hits home for both sisters, what they've done so far, and where they see the foundation going in the future:Read more on Noisey.
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