For Trans Puerto Ricans, Passing Laws Is Only Part of the Battle for Liberation
Trans activists in Puerto Rico insist they are not a distraction, but central to the struggle for independence.
The State of Trans Lives in the Birthplace of the American LGBTQ Movement
Despite New York’s progressive reputation, it ranks among the top states for anti-trans violence. What are the factors that contribute to the plight of trans New Yorkers?
The Barriers that Keep Trans People From Thriving in Texas
The Lone Star state has repeatedly attempted to take life-saving resources away from trans people.
The Roots of Anti-Trans Violence
Trans people have been reported as experiencing an epidemic of violence. But why does the violence happen in the first place?
How Louisiana’s Antiquated Laws Set Trans People Up for Violence
Louisiana is in the top three states for the highest amount of anti-trans violence. Remnants of laws from the 1800s continue to trap trans people in a cycle of abuse.
The Private Activism Of Personal Connection
There are multiple ways to be an activist. It does not have to be a large public gesture. In private, trusting conversations with someone very different from you, you can create the space for revolutionary change. Connecting with each other on every scale contributes to a stronger global fight against injustice.
Somos Familia: Showing Up For Our Queer Family in the Rio Grande Valley
Finally I got to be unapologetically queer amongst this familia that came together in the face of rejection from the homes we came from or by the systems that governed us in the US/Mexico border community that is the Rio Grande Valley.