Tag Archives: Transgender Issues
The ways of talking about the “war on women” that leave people out
There’s been a lot of talk lately on the feminist internets – everywhere, really – about the Republican “war on women.” The bevy of anti-choice legislation is absolutely that – Republicans intend to go after women. But I’m finding much of the feminist response hurtful in its conflation of “women” and “people who can make [...]
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Girl Talk: A Trans & Cis Woman Dialogue
I am ridiculously excited to announce that I’ll be participating in this year’s Girl Talk: A Trans & Cis Woman Dialogue. Here’s the info about the show: Queer cisgender women and queer transgender women are allies, friends, support systems, lovers, and partners to each other. Trans and cis women are allies to each other every [...]
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Media FAIL in Coverage of Study on Gender Conformity and Abuse
“Gender Uncertainty Risky for Kids.” “Child Gender Nonconformity Linked to Higher Risk of Abuse.” “Kids Who Veer From Gender Norms at Higher Risk for Abuse.” “Gender identity issues can harm kids’ mental health.” These are just a few of the headlines that have been used in pieces referencing a new study on gender conformity in [...]
Massachusetts passes law protecting trans residents
Today in Boston, a ceremony marked a newly passed MA state law which prohibits discrimination against transgender residents in employment, housing, insurance and credit. Governor Deval Patrick told a crowded Statehouse ceremony on Thursday that he was happy to approve the bill as a “matter of conscience” in order to protect the rights and dignity of [...]
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Trans woman disqualified from Miss Universe Canada