Former NCAA swimmer Schuyler Bailar discusses attacks on transgender Americans’ civil liberties Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender NCAA D1 men’s athlete, joined CBSN to discuss the attacks on transgender Americans’ civil liberties as more states pursue of anti-LGBTQ legislation. CBS News – JUN 11, 2021
FOR THE #LETTRANSKIDSPLAY CAMPAIGN OF 6/15/2021: Download the printable sign and infographic slides here. As of June 2021, at least 68 anti-trans sports bills, most of which target trans girls, have been proposed or enacted in the United States. If you are wearing rainbows and calling yourself an ally this Read more…
FOR THE #LETTRANSKIDSPLAY CAMPAIGN FOR 6/15/2021: Download the printable sign and infographic slides here. Instructions & sample captions here. Alt text is available to copy & paste here.
Today marks my 6th year on testosterone, which I began on June 3rd, 2015. If you’d like to celebrate with me, please donate to one of the funds below to help Black trans folks out during this time. My transition—and many of our rights as LGBTQ+ folks—would not be possible Read more…
DONATION RECOMMENDATIONS Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman, was a key figure in the Stonewall Riots of 1969 — the police riots that gave birth to Pride. From their website: “Power without action is useless. The Marsha P. Johnson Institute joins you in responding to unjust violence systemically, Read more…
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO? Learn about Asian experiences: Take action by signing petitions and donating to grassroots organizations: Follow Asian creators: @aapiwomenlead @advancingjustice_aajc @aajil_org @dearasianyouth @kimsaira @nadyaokamoto @owinpierson @hownottotravellikeabasicbitch @itssaadamer @amandangocnguyen @teachandtransform @alokvmenon @monachalabi @browngirltherapy
Start with reading this post in its entirety: TAKING ACTION First, find out whose land you’re on: Once you’ve found out whose land you’re on, PAY THEM RENT! You can find where by googling the name of the Indigenous peoples’ land you’re on + “Pay rent.” If you can’t find Read more…
George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin exactly one year ago today. Justice will not be served until no one else dies at the hands of systemic racism. ① RECOGNIZE PRIVILEGE Many folks deny the existence of white privilege, claiming, “My life is hard, too!” And that might be true! Read more…
De Vries, A., Mcguire, J., Steensma, T., Wagenaar, E., Doreleijers, T., & Cohen-Kettenis, P. (2014). Young adult psychological outcome after puberty suppression and gender reassignment. Pediatrics, 134(4), 696-704. Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2018). The complexity of family reactions to identity among homeless and college lesbian, gay, bisexual, Read more…