Image: Official presidential portrait of Donald Trump.
In today’s post on Medium, I react to today’s jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse.
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Category Archives: Sexism
Discrimination against women
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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Christians and “Nones”: Action vs Affiliation
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.
Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves
Photos of Nancy Pelosi and Salvatore Cordileone with the word “Catholics?” between them.
In the wake of the battle between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over abortion rights, my post today on Medium asks: “Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves“.
Cisgender Affirming Surgeries
Illustration depicting common fracture locations of the human femur. CC BY-SA 3.0 by SMART-Servier Medical Art on Wikimedia Commons.
Today’s post on Medium, Cisgender Affirming Surgeries, contrasts limb-lengthening surgeries for cis men with gender-affirming surgeries for trans people.
My Vote of No Confidence
[Side-by-side official portraits of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, desaturated and with the word NO in red text superimposed.]
Today’s story on Medium, “My Vote of No Confidence“, is about my voting in the U.S. presidential election.
Celebrities, Cows, and Connecting Oppressions
[Image: pattrice jones and Autumn at VINE Sanctuary.]
Today’s post on Medium discusses the Oscar acceptance speech of vegan actor Joaquin Phoenix.
On Animals, Gender, Race, and Optics
[Image: Pax poses for a photo with MahaLakshmi, a resident of PreetiRang Sanctuary. Photo by Ziggy.]
Today’s post on Medium, “On Animals, Gender, Race, and Optics“, regards my feelings about the latest Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) stunt (where one of their white activists took the mic away from Kamala Harris).
Transmasculine musings in the #MeToo era
[Image: Shawn Demmons and Jenna Rapues speak at the San Francisco Trans Day of Visibility celebration, March 2018.]
Today’s post on Medium, “Transmasculine musings in the #MeToo era“, is about how transgender and cisgender targets of sexual abuse and harassment can acknowledge and support each other.
Ten years a Wikipedian
[Image: Screenshot from Pax’s Wikipedia user page, featuring various “Fun Facts” about them and a headshot.]
Today’s post on Medium, “Ten years a Wikipedian“, discusses the experiences and frustrations I’ve had as an editor of that encyclopedia, particularly since my gender transition. This story is for Medium members only, but non-members get three free stories a month, and my Patreon supporters get access to exclusive links to bypass the paywall.
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