military

#blacklivesmatter

latinx

politics + activism

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.

Benji Hart —

Mar 31, 2021

military

trans military ban

politics + activism

A Trans Service Member Explains Why the Mattis Policy Absolutely Is a Trans Military Ban

The Department of Defense has been claiming this is not actually a ban on transgender service members. But in effect, the Mattis Policy is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell II: This…

Vivian Valentine —

Mar 18, 2019

military

personal essay

first person

Uncharted Waters: A Trans Woman’s Journey Transitioning in the Navy

“Presenting as male every day hurts. When the ship is in port, it’s not as bad; I grow to hate coming in to work, but once the day ends I…

Vivian Valentine —

Jul 9, 2018

gal pals

link roundup

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Lovin’ Up With Our Old-Timey Gal Pals

Jessica Platt is the first out trans player in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, Disney gal pal pairing you’ll freak out over, rare vintage photos of 18th and early 19th-century…

KaeLyn —

Jan 14, 2018

donald trump

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

F*cking Hell, Trump Just Signed a Memo Enacting Trans Military Ban

Today Trump signed an official directive that prohibits transgender people from joining the military, and additionally gives Defense Secretary Mattis a great deal of latitude in terms of deciding the…

Rachel —

Aug 25, 2017

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

the team —

Jul 31, 2017

donald trump is not my president

military

politics + activism

“President” Trump Bans Trans People From Military Service via F*cking Twitter

Donald Trump decided to switch up his morning Twitter time today, putting the breaks on his relentless 140-character lies that he and his campaign didn’t work with Russia to steal…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 26, 2017

chelsea manning

military

news

Chelsea Manning Ends Hunger Strike, Makes History as Army Says She Can Access Transition-Related Care

Chelsea Manning’s five-day hunger strike is over as the Army reportedly tells her she can access gender confirmation surgery — but questions remain on how quickly they’ll take action.

Rachel —

Sep 15, 2016

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Daily Fix: F*cking Kim Davis, Man and More News Stories

A lesbian mom loses her lawsuit against a sperm bank, a new study finds a lot of Catholics are ok with gay parents, a Mexican trans woman receives asylum and…

Yvonne —

Sep 8, 2015

criminal justice reform

ferguson

geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: Tear Gas, Tool Of The Police State

“While I in no way want to distract from the important conversations going on about anti-Black racism in America, I think it’s also pertinent for us to deconstruct some of…

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 3, 2014

Daily Fix

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

LGBT Veterans Deserve Equal Rights and Recognition, Not Just a Free Bloomin’ Onion

This Veteran’s Day, let’s give back to the queer service men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect us.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 11, 2014

chelsea manning

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Chelsea Manning Faces Possible Prison Transfer In Complex Case of Transphobia

Manning is in a tight spot. Not only does she have to deal with the military’s transphobia and transmisogyny, but she also has to deal with the same thing coming…

Mey —

May 15, 2014