Tag Archives: Trans Activism
Words that are transphobic and why
TweetCheck out this fantastic poster designed by Clinton Andor for UC Davis’ LGBT Resource Center. Click the image for a larger version. I love this poster. It’s clear, straightforward, informative, and a good design. I want one! Hey Clinton/UC Davis LGBT Resource Center — poster fundraiser maybe? h/t to Cy for the link. Tweet
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Dean Spade drops knowledge
Tweet Dean Spade, founder of the Sylvia Rivera Law Project and the first openly trans tenure-track law professor in the U.S. (Seattle University) has all kinds of super smart and important things to say. Thankfully, Spade’s saying them in lots o’ places: the Enough blog (which I’ve written about before, via my friend Tyrone), a [...]
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The Post-DADT Battle for Trans Servicemembers
Tweet Transgender activist Autumn Sandeen stood with Dan Choi and other LGBT servicemembers outside of the White House. Via AP. Amanda Hess has an important post from last week discussing the political issues surrounding the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal and the struggle that trans servicemembers have had and are facing now that DADT is [...]
What Does a Feminist Look Like?: A Transmasculine Perspective
Tweet I found this video on twitter from Remy, the author. I think it does a great job of laying out much of what’s at stake for a truly inclusive feminism. Transcript after the jump–thanks to Remy for providing it Tweet
DC cops scared about bad press around trans rights