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House Mother Rules: “Pose” is a Testament to the Selflessness of Trans Women

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by Dr. Jon Paul
November 20, 2018 at 11:51am
We must return the love and protection that trans women of color give us.
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Signs, Saints, and Symbols: Transgender Kids in Media are Not Here to Forgive You

by Evelyn Deshane
November 20, 2018 at 10:28am
By not allowing trans kids to grow into adults, even if it’s just on TV shows, writers take away their futures. Read more »
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20th Century Boy: In the 1930s, the Word “Transsexual” Didn't Exist in the English Language. So Laura Dillon Had to Label Herself.

by Pagan Kennedy
November 20, 2018 at 9:57am
No literature at all existed to guide those female-bodied people who wished to become men. Read more »
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Birds of a Feather: “Vogue” and Victoria’s Secret are Both Selling a Warped Fantasy

by Mariana Viera
November 16, 2018 at 11:49am
Victoria’s Secret is unquestionably determined to remain the bastion of male-centered fantasy and traditional feminine allure. Read more »
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Trump’s Anti-Trans Policy Efforts Aren’t New—and Their History Is Horrifying

by Jes Grobman
November 14, 2018 at 10:50am
The transition from Weimar to Nazi Germany and Obama-era to Trump-era United States have striking similarities. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: How to Help California Wildfire Survivors

by Bitch HQ
November 14, 2018 at 3:00am
The Camp Fire is now the deadliest wildfire in California history. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Hillary Clinton 4.0?

by Bitch HQ
November 13, 2018 at 3:00am
Former Clinton adviser says, “Hillary will run again.” Read more »
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Queering the Midterms: 2018’s Barrier-Breaking LGBTQ Candidates

by Marina Watanabe
November 8, 2018 at 1:16pm
While Democrats’ failed to regain the Senate, this certainly feels like a rainbow wave. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Women of Color Make Election History

by Bitch HQ
November 7, 2018 at 3:00am
Regardless of the midterm election results as a whole, this is a historic moment for women of color in Congress. Read more »
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7 Congressional Races That Could Reshape the Country

by Cathy Saidi
November 6, 2018 at 1:11pm
Here’s the latest on seven key races to pay attention to today. Read more »
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BitchTapes: Self-Produced QTPOC Musicians

by Sean Desiree
November 2, 2018 at 9:41am
A mixtape of all queer and trans performers of color makin’ DIY music.  Read more »

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