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Judgement Day: Protesting PJI’s Hate

“Exposing Injustice” The Pacific Justice Institute is the ex-gay organization that bullied a trans kid to the brink of suicide and is one of the major players in the effort to repeal protections for…

Education and youthLabor, economics, and institutions
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Monica Roberts’ Speech To Houston City Council

Speech To Houston City Council January 7, 2014 By Monica Roberts Happy New Year and good afternoon to you Mayor Parker, distinguished members of City Council, and my fellow Houstonians. I am Monica Roberts,…

Culture, identity, and representationEducation and youth
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Top TransAdvocate Stories of 2013

The TransAdvocate joins other media outlets in celebrating that most hallowed of Holiday traditions: The Top 2013 List. What follows is a look back of the most popular and most evocative stories we published…

Education and youthFamily and relationships
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Did bias lead to prosecution of bullied Hercules trans student?

By Cristan Williams @cristanwilliams Jewlyes Gutierrez, 16-year-old trans sophomore at Hercules High School On December 4, 2013 an investigative reporter, Jennifer Lopez interviewed the police department about a case against a trans Hercules High…

Community and organizingEducation and youth
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Transgender Woman Attacked in Astoria Queens

By Jennifer Lopez Suspects | Credit: DCPI On January 8th, 2014 a 30 year old transwoman whom wishes to remain anonymous for now, went to the Neptune Diner in Astoria Queens, New York City…

Culture, identity, and representationTransgender identity and history
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[UPDATED] Toronto Star’s editorial problem

On Saturday, January 4, 2014, the Toronto Star published an anti-trans hoax without first fact checking. The claim was that a 70 year old woman was undressing in a Toronto-area YMCA when a male-bodied…

Education and youthLaw and civil rights