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My Exchange with the Southern Poverty Law Center

FB messages between me and the SPLC The trans community has asked itself recently why the supposed watchdog of extremist hate-groups – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) – has historically given Trans Exclusionary…

Community and organizingFeminism and gender politics
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The Letter

When I learned Routledge Press was planning to publish a book about “transgenderism” by Australian academician Sheila Jeffreys, I was astonished. Why was I astonished? Because Jeffreys considers transsexual surgery a human rights violation,…

Education and youthFeminism and gender politics
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Buddhist Bigots, Buddhism and Trans Folk

Editor’s Note: This is part of a TransAdvocate series on religion. This series seeks to explore how various religions conceptualize trans and how trans people conceptualize religion. There is an ex-trans temple in Thailand…

Education and youthHistory, archives, and memory
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New Jersey bans trans conversion therapy

A lot has been said over New Jersey’s new bill, signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie (R), which bans gay conversion therapy. What you may not know is that this law is inclusive…

Culture, identity, and representationEducation and youth
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Thoughts On Chelsea Manning’s Coming Out

I have some thoughts on how Pvt. Chelsea Manning’s gender dysphoria was rolled out. Let me begin by saying I’m going to give, and I’m going to advocate for, respect for Manning’s chosen name…

Community and organizingCulture, identity, and representation
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You might be a TERF if…

I’ve noticed that there seems to be some confusion about what a Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF) is so, here’s a quick guide to help you figure out if you’re someone who pushes TERF…

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