Discrimination against trans and nonbinary people
[Image: Gavin Newsom, then lieutenant governor of California, speaks at a press conference in San Francisco City Hall on June 26, 2013, the day same-sex marriage became legal in California. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen.]
In today’s post on Medium, I call out California Governor Gavin Newsom for agreeing with the anti-trans views of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk, a guest on his new podcast.
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Image: Netflix banner for Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, featuring Polaroid-style headshots of Hannah and the seven other featured comedians: Jes Tom, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, Krishna Ishtha, Alok, DeAnne Smith, and Dahlia Belle.
In today’s story on Medium, I write about the Trans Day of Visibility and the genderqueer comedy special, Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda.
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Image: Lexi Adsit, Mia “Tu Mutch” Satya, Shawn Demmons, and Melanie Ampon (“Nya”) emcee the 2016 Trans Day of Visibility celebration in San Francisco.
In today’s post on Medium, “The Truth About Trans Women”, I counter several common transphobic talking points.
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Image: Pax gives a presentation on gender identity at a Wikipedia salon alongside host Pete Forsyth, April 2016.
Today’s post on Medium is in response to Twitter CEO Elon Musk declaring cisgender and cis to be “slurs” on that platform.
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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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The 2023 TransTech Summit starts on the Trans Day of Visibility this Friday, March 31, and runs through April 3. My presentation, “Countering Transphobia on Wikipedia”, will be on Sunday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. PT.
All online, all free. Get your free ticket at transtechsummit.com.
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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Drag queen Sheena Rose performs at a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today’s post on Medium, “Attacking Drag Queens Will Not Save Your Children“, is my response to the escalation of attacks on drag queens in the U.S.
Reverend Roland Stringfellow speaks outdoors in San Francisco at a podium displaying the sign “Love is never wrong”, surrounded by other religious leaders. Photo © 2013 Pax Ahimsa Gethen, Funcrunch Photo.
Today’s post on Medium is about the decline of Christianity in the U.S., and why actions matter more than affiliations.
Flags representing LGBT pride, the USA, and trans pride flying outdoors at a park in San Francisco, August 2016. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Today’s post on Medium is about the demise of the hate site Kiwi Farms and how to stop transphobia for good.
