transphobia

notes from a queer engineer

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geekery

Study Shows Deep Canvassing Can Efficiently Change Anti-Trans Attitudes

“Deep canvassing” methods can have a strong impact on transphobic attitudes, according to a new study.

Laura Mandanas —

May 18, 2016

Daily Fix

really really really bad bad news

news

Reecey Walker, Black Trans Woman, Becomes 10th Trans Person Killed This Year

Reecey Walker was killed in her own home in Wichita, Kansas. A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with her murder.

Yvonne —

May 3, 2016

bathroom bills

link roundup

politics + activism

Oxford, Alabama Takes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills to a New, Dire Level

One city in Alabama has drawn a new line in the sand with bathroom bills, organizing against police violence, a bill about counselors in TN that’s dangerous for LGBT people,…

Rachel —

Apr 28, 2016

trans women

transgender

gender

Keyonna Blakeney, Just 22, Becomes the Latest Black Trans Woman Murdered in the US

Blakeney becomes the 9th trans person reported murdered this year, meaning that if this pace keeps up, 2016 will break the horrible record that last year set of most trans…

Mey —

Apr 18, 2016

bathroom bills

local politics

politics + activism

With the Passing of HB 2, North Carolina Signs Hate into Law

“What’s so scary about HB 2 is that it doesn’t seem discriminatory when first read, but the contradictions are all over it. It says that North Carolinians have the right…

Ari —

Mar 24, 2016

trans women

transgender

news

After North Carolina: 9 States Have 14 Anti-Trans Bills in The Works

Opening the floor for this kind of transphobic debate only preys on people’s ignorant fears and perpetuates the kind of untrue stereotypes that have led to a pandemic of violence…

Heather Hogan —

Mar 24, 2016

crime

hate crime

news

Kourtney Yochum Becomes the 7th Trans Person Murdered This Year, We Find Ourselves Asking the Same Old Questions

Seven trans people have been killed this year, six trans people of color. That’s two every month, and we’re not even done with March yet.

Mey —

Mar 24, 2016

trans women

transgender

gender

On Noise, Richard O’Brien and Transphobia

I’m tired of being told, over and over, that I will never be what I am.

Gabrielle Bellot —

Mar 8, 2016

trans women

transgender

gender

Black Trans Woman Maya Young Murdered Two Days After Another, Veronica Banks Cano, Found Dead

According to the TransHealth Information Project, Maya Young was described by friends as “truly a funny girl who was mad REAL and LOYAL.”

Mey —

Feb 23, 2016

politics

trans

politics + activism

How Did South Dakota Become a Living Nightmare for Transgender Kids?

“These lawmakers don’t say that they’re trying to address a problem that actually exists, but instead are supporting the bill in order to fight off transgender boogeymen that live only…

Mey —

Feb 18, 2016

homophobia

link roundup

politics + activism

Oh For F*ck’s Sake: Kansas Legislator Dick Jones Claims Gay People are a “Third Sex”

This jerk Dick Jones in Kansas, last night’s GOP town hall, a lesbian high schooler wins the right to wear a gay t-shirt to school, women making moves in state…

Rachel —

Feb 18, 2016

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

U.S. Lesbian Couple Jailed in Kuwait For Drugs (But Actually For Being Gay)

A U.S. army veteran and her partner were sentenced to 20 years for an unfounded drug charge, what the hell is going on with the Supreme Court, a rundown of…

Yvonne —

Feb 16, 2016