Category: Activism
Problems with the PA Voter ID Bill: the issues have only begun.
The ACLU has an interesting blog post about some of the types of real world problems faced by individuals who simply want to be able to vote. Voting, the most basic right granted to us within a democracy. Proponents of
The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
I’ve added a link in my blogroll for the Transgender Law and Policy Institute. This is a wonderful website with a ton of useful information regarding trans law and policy. Check it out! If you appreciate reading my posts, would
When same-sex isnt about real people.
The linked story is from the Seattle Times and describes the possibility for same-sex marriage to pass the Washington Senate, however, I was very intrigued by this quote: “The supporters of the bill determine you’re a ‘hateful bigot’ if you
Voter ID: reframing the issue.
In otherwords, for me, it isn't VoterID itself, that I have a problem with- it is the myriad issues that surround it and come about because of the way it is implemented.
What will GetEqual end up getting?
GetEqual has a problem with the President's current methodology, but they aren't going after the President, such as a picket at the White House. They are targeting Obama campaign offices. In other word, they are targeting my future, and your
Pitt Trans Policy: What to do if you have been discriminated against.
I can accept that Seamus is "male" but I am not so sure I accept that he is a man. His gender identity is incongruent with man-ness, but fully congruent with male-ness. I am not sure if a men's locker
Separate is never equal when it comes to marriage.
The more frightening part of bills like this however, is considering the door it could open. We know that underneath the anti-same-sex marriage facade is just blatant rejection of gay people- of being gay as an acceptable sexual orientation. If
LAPD plans separate jail for transgender suspects.
It is one thing to discuss nondiscrimination as a concept, but how does that change when put into practical situations like shower facilities, locker rooms, prisons, etc. Maybe nondiscrimination is the same, and a concept can be equyally applied everywhere.
Pitt Trans Bathroom Issue: Meeting with the Pitt Administration
In this case, the Pitt Administration wants to see a comprehensive policy in place that treats all students, staff, and faculty, fairly, respectfully and trans-positive.
