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Transgender teen stabbed 14 times in a park while attackers shouted slurs
The 18-year-old victim was attacked while at a roller-skating party.
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Commentary
Trans folks will someday be revered as the visionaries they are. Until then, the violence must end.
I am thankful to trans folks for calling into question this social myth of gender roles. But visionaries shouldn’t have to be persecuted in their own time.
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Democrats introduce resolution to recognize Trans Day of Remembrance
“I will never waiver in the effort to ensure that all trans individuals can live without the constant fear of violence and hate.”
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Cop pleads guilty in rape of a trans woman while on duty. He might not go to prison.
James Sajdak allegedly told her to come with him or he’d arrest her.
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Commentary
No one is safe until trans folks are safe
We need to take care of those who can’t take refuge in the bosom of patriarchy, and that starts with trans folks.
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Commentary
We must never stop fighting for incarcerated trans folks
Incarcerated trans folks are subjected to the same political and systemic cruelty as the rest of us. Their stories need to be heard.
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6 Black trans and gender-nonconforming people killed in the U.S. last month
Between 25–35 trans and gender nonconforming people have been killed this year.
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Dominique Jackson opens up about experiencing agoraphobia due to anti-trans attacks
“I spent eight years of my life dealing with not wanting to go outside, having major anxiety.”
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Houston man gets 36 years in prison for murdering a transgender woman
The victim, 22-year-old Tracy Williams, is remembered as funny, creative, and courageous.
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Commentary
I am a trans woman who was incarcerated in a men’s prison. Here’s what you need to know.
The fact that these people don’t see me as vulnerable, as feminine, as prey, and as without power or protection is outrageous and infuriating.