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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…

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VICTORY in Texas: Activism Works!

The transadvocate recently reported on the efforts of the Texas radical right to derail a proposed LGBT non-discrimination policy in San Antonio. As noted, the proposed ordinance wasn’t asking anything more of San Antonio’s…

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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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TERFs & Trans Healthcare

While there are many who feel that morality must be built into law, I believe that the elimination of transsexualism is not best achieved by legislation prohibiting transsexual treatment and surgery but rather by…

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The Traditional Values Coalition And AB 1266

Ben Lopez of the Traditional Values Coalition (TVC) testified against California’s Success and Opportunity Act at the State Senate Education Committee hearing on June 12, 2013. An excerpt from his testimony: This bill would…

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Many Quotes About AB 1266

I’ve collected a number of quotes from those against California’s School Success and Opportunity Act (AB 1266) referendum signature drive and should it turn out to be successful. There’s also some background quotes by…

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PJI caught lying… yet again

The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is the ex-gay organization that stirred up the right-wing word by claiming that a trans kid (who I will refer to as Jane Doe, for reasons of safety) in…

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