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Remove corrupt lying Trump and the NRA funded Republicans in 2018
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Addressing asks I’ve been getting.
I get a lot of asks that are fairly similar. A lot of people come into my ask box looking for some kind of ‘confirmation’ that they are trans because they are questioning themselves. You have to understand that I simply cannot do that for you. No one can. You have to look inside yourself. Listen to your mind, your heart, your body. Only you can ‘confirm’ that or not.
A lot of people include in the messages explanations about their life, how they present to others, how they feel, etc. And you guys have to know that it is not that simple either. There are no boxes to fit into. Ignore the shitty trans gatekeepers. It’s a spectrum. Some trans guys like wearing make-up and occasionally rock a skirt. Some trans women refuse to wear dresses and keep their hair short. Some people don’t identify as any specific gender and just do whatever makes them comfortable. The gender binary of “oh a female does this and looks like this and a male does this and looks like this” is utter bullshit. Just because you don’t necessarily fit into the gender binary of the gender you identify as doesn’t make you lesser. You can identify as one, multiple, or none if you feel that way.
Also on to the topic of transitioning. Some people don’t go on hormones, don’t have surgery, etc because they simply don’t want to. It doesn’t mean they’re “less trans” or something.
The gender binary is a bullshit concept that western society has built up to oppress people. Don’t let it hinder you from learning and accepting yourselves.
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I think all of you should read this article written by the brilliant janetmock.
I receive a lot of replies, asks, and submission with people using this phrase, either about themselves or others. The phrase “trapped in the wrong body” and other variations of it really really bug me. However I understand that all trans people are different. Their lives and experiences are different. Either way I felt this article really explained why the phrase can be so problematic.
And of course if you haven’t already, check out Janet Mock’s Twitter and Blog.
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New Statewide Guidelines Aim to Accommodate and Protect Transgender Students
By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS
July 20, 2015
The New York State Education Department on Monday released guidelines on how school districts should accommodate transgender students. Schools should use the pronouns students prefer, for example, and encourage administrators to be receptive of the gender identities of the young people in their charge.
The guidance, which was developed in concert with groups like the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Empire State Pride Agenda, is essentially the department’s reading of existing state and federal laws. And while these standards do not mark new formal regulations, advocates say they will help protect a vulnerable group.
“It’s not an area that many in education are expert in,” said Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. “And despite the best of intentions — and sometimes, of course, not the best of intentions — students end up being marginalized, and schools end up being enablers of bullying and harassment that drives kids out of school.”
The guidelines, she continued, which address both transgender and gender nonconforming students, will give educators, parents and children an important tool. “Educators know how to do the right thing,” she said, “and parents and kids know what their rights are.”
Schools should use names that students prefer, the Education Department said, and keep two sets of records so their birth names can be kept confidential.
Also included in the new policy is guidance that says students should be able to use the bathroom that correlates with their gender identity, pointing to letters issued by the United States Education and Justice Departments that say prohibiting them from doing so violates Title IX, a federal law that bans sex discrimination.
The state also encouraged sensitivity toward the students at times when their parents might not know that they are transgender, saying students’ privacy should be maintained as best as possible, while also protecting their safety. Advocates say this sort of protection is crucial in instances in which it might be dangerous for a student to be openly transgender at home.
Advocates celebrated the new guidance for the power it puts in the hands of transgender students. There is no medical treatment or mental health diagnosis required for a student’s gender identity to be recognized at school, the guidelines say, and the person best able to determine a student’s gender identity is the student — as opposed to having to meet some minimum threshold of behavior.
Locke, a transgender man who graduated in June from a high school in the state’s Southern Tier, which borders Pennsylvania, said that when he was a student, one of his teachers would consistently refer to him as “she.” (Locke declined to provide his last name.) He considers the use of male pronouns to be an issue of basic respect.
“Referring to me that way isn’t about you agreeing with me,” he said. “The whole issue is that it’s just about respect.”
via NYTimes
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At the forefront of The Stonewall Riots were trans women of color. The erasure of trans women’s involvment in this very important event in LGBT history has been prevalent for years and years. Coming out in a few months is a film based on The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Riots but trans women, trans women of color, and POC queers are very few and far between or missing completely. In the newest episode of MTV News: Decoded chescaleigh talks about how the film seems to have whitewashed The Stonewall Riots. Definitely check out her videos on YouTube and her series Decoded on the MTV News’ YouTube channel for more.
Stonewall (2015) trailer.
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2015 has been a huge year for the LGBT. With that comes everyone clamoring for to have their trans/gay angle. This video is about fake allies and how they can seek to exploit the LGBT community for their own gain. Jose Canseco is going to crossdress for a week to understand Caitlyn Jenner and American Idol casting directors are looking for the “right” type of trans person and Ryan Cassata takes a stand against them.
Tell me about your experience with fake allies in the comment section
Ryan’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOWFjLd-kf8
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Reel Sisters & Brooklyn Museum Present
Seyi Adebanjo (Celebrating Queer & Trans Pride)
1. Reel Sisters & Kumble Theater Present Pride and Gender:
A Film Conversation! June 4th
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series and Kumble Theater will celebrate LGBT Month on Thurs., June 4, 2015,
6 pm‐8 pm, with an amazing line up of films!
Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa! (Brooklyn Premiere)
Seyi Adebanjo- Director/Producer/Editor
Yoruba Richen- Executive Producer
The documentary follows my journey as a Queer Gender Non Conforming Nigerian returning home to connect with Òrìṣà (African God/dess) tradition, and follow a trail back to the powerful legacy of my great grandmother, Chief Moloran Ìyá Ọlọ́ya. This personal and political story vibrantly investigates the heritage of command, mythology, gender fluidity, womyn’s power and the hidden truth behind the power of indigenous Yorùbá spirituality. As I encounter obstacles of a national strike and anti-gay marriage legislation to find the roots of the practice, will I be able to find affirmation for myself as a person between genders/ worlds and take on this inheritance?
The documentary illuminates the lives of Òrìṣà Ọya (Warrior Goddess), Chief Moloran Ìyá Ọlọ́ya and Seyi Adebanjo while interweaving Yorùbá mythology, poetry, performance, and expert interviews. The documentary is lyrical, interwoven with cultural nuances, ritual, interviews, chanting and narration.
Free refreshments provided by Buka authentic Nigerian restaurant
The screenings will be held at the Kumble Theater
One University Plaza
Flatbush Avenue,
between Dekalb Ave. and Willoughby St.
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
For film schedule and updates visit www.reelsisters.org or call 212.865.2982.
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2. Brooklyn Museum First Saturdays Presents
June 6th, 2015
International LGBTQ Pride
Seyi Adebanjo
Film 6 p.m.
Trans Lives Matter! Justice for Islan Nettles
Excerpt of Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!
A powerful and intensely moving document of a community vigil for Islan Nettles a transgender Womyn of Color.
A talkback with the filmmaker follows.
Free tickets (25) at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052
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Orlando’s LGBT Center is raising money for those in the community who were and are affected. Consider donating if you can, and spread the word
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Omar Mateen’s father said the attack was not influenced by religion, and apologizes for his son’s actions. [x]
Omar Mateen’s ex-wife reveals that Omar had a history of violence and was very abusive towards her, often beating her when he came home. She also adds that he wasn’t very religious [x]
This was a hate crime against the LGBT community (who I might add many were Latinx, since the shooting in Pulse happened on Upscale Latin Night), but please don’t jump to conclusions and use this situation to justify Islamophobia. Many people are dead and many more injured are in desperate need of help, focus on helping those out instead.
If you live in/near the Orlando area, you can donate blood. Must be at least 16 years old and at least 100 lbs. Call 1-888-9donate.
If not, you can help by donating to support the victims of the Pulse Shooting [x]
Please let me know if any of this information is wrong.
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“Hi! We just wanted to let you guys know about TYEF’s new Tumblr!
The Trans Youth Equality Foundation is a national 501c3 foundation that advocates for transgender youth, ages 2-18.
We strive to provide our followers - transgender youth, allies and parents - with education, advocacy and support.
Spread the word!” - transyouthequality
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Call to Artists for LGBT+/POC Punk Zine!
Hey everyone!
Are you a part of the LGBT+ and/or POC community? Are you also a part of the punk community? Do you create art? Do you know someone who might fall into these groups? Keep reading!
My name is Alex and I am creating a zine/exhibition-in-print for a class I’m currently taking. I would love to make this a regular thing and make it available physically and online.
The mission of the zine is LGBT+ and/or POC people in the punk scene, reclaiming it, and becoming more visible. The works submitted don’t necessarily have to be a statement on this. The artist’s personal experiences and connections to these communities are enough.
What you need to submit:
1. Name and contact info. (email, etc whatever you’re comfortable with)
2. Artist statement.
3. Up to 10 images/links to works.
(links to imgur probably work best if submitting more than one piece) A higher quality version will be requested if chosen. video/sound pieces should not be submitted as this will be presented in print.
4. Identify the works ie title, medium, size, and year.
5. Anything else that you feel I might need to know regarding your submission.
Where to submit:
Send your submissions through my submit page.
Submission cut-off date:
!!! MAY 23rd, 2017 !!!
The zine is due May 30th. Submitting your works sooner rather than waiting until the last day is preferred as I need time to put together the zine, write a curator’s statement, and printing the zine.
If one of your pieces is chosen I will happily send you a physical or digital copy of the finished zine. :)
Any other questions are welcome, just shoot me an ask.
Signal boost if you can. I want as many people to have a chance at this as possible. <3
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