All posts by Pax Ahimsa Gethen

Mass Shootings Might Be Beyond the Reach of the Law

Image description: Two hands hold up a sign reading “We Can End Gun Violence”. A small circular sticker on the sign reads “March For Our Lives”.

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the effectiveness of gun legislation in preventing mass shootings, school shootings in particular.

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When Will Black Lives Matter in America?

Image: Khafre Jay of Hip Hop for Change performs at a rally in Oakland, California.

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the recent killings of Jordan Neely and Banko Brown in the context of anti-Blackness in the U.S.


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Guns, Racism, and Respectability Politics

Image description: Two black and white T-shirts reading “Black Lives Matter”. On one of the shirts, the letters in the slogan are made out of the names of Black victims.

Today’s post on Medium is my response to the recent shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl.

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Black Lives Do Not Matter to American Cops

Image description: A chalked message on the sidewalk reads “BLACK LIVES MATTER BLUE LIVES MURDER”.

Today’s post on Medium is my response to the news of police officers in Antioch exchanging racist text messages.

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A Trans Girl Playing Sports Is Not An “Emergency”

Image description: Composite image of a female “Venus” symbol, soccer ball, and a map of West Virginia.

Today’s post on Medium is my response to the continued attempts to keep trans girls and women from playing women’s sports.

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Trans Takeover at Creating Change

Angelica Ross leads a trans takeover of the stage at the closing plenary of the Creating Change Conference.

Today’s post on Medium is the fourth and final part of my series of reflections on the 2023 Creating Change Conference, featuring trans actress and entrepreneur Angelica Ross.

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Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women

Trans advocate Kayley Whalen gives a presentation on trans inclusion in sports, alongside fellow panelists Shaira Chaer, Lex Horwitz, and Jess St. Louis.

In today’s post on Medium, “Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women”, I discuss the participation of trans and cis women in sports. This is the third part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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Accessibility, Ableism, and Accommodations

Selfie of Pax at the top of a steep outdoor staircase. They are wearing a blue denim cap, red-rimmed tinted glasses, and a purple jacket.

In today’s post on Medium, “Accessibility, Ableism, and Accommodations”, I discuss disability and accessibility issues, including my experience with neurodivergence and other challenges. This is the second part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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