Stop Blaming the Victims of Zoombombing

Screenshot of a Zoom meeting of the Berkeley School Board. Originally posted in Berkeleyside.

Today’s post on Medium is about the disgusting practice of “Zoombombing” online meetings.

Of gods, atheists, and comfort in crisis

[Image: Entrance to St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, San Francisco.]

Today’s post on Medium is, as the title says, about gods, atheists, and comfort in crisis.

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.

At Birth: Who I Was vs Who I Am

[Image: Birth certificate amendment laws by U.S. state and territory. Screenshot from the Movement Advancement Project.]

Today’s post on Medium continues my thoughts about documenting name and gender changes.

No, Trans People Are Not Normal

[Image: Members of El/La Para TransLatinas speak on a stage in the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District, at the 2019 San Francisco Trans March.]

Today’s post on Medium is about being normal, vs being extraordinary.

Carrying Our Genders In Our Wallets

[Image: Screenshot from the California DMV identification card application. The text reads “What is your sex?” with the options of “Female”, “Male”, and “Nonbinary”, and explanatory text about changing gender categories.]

Today’s post on Medium is about non-binary gender options on identification documents.

Cis People Are Literally Dying To Reveal Babies’ Genitals

[Image: “Second gender reveal explosion in two days”. Screenshot from KCCI, Des Moines, Iowa.]

Today’s post on Medium is about a disturbing trend in explosive gender reveal parties.

Promoting Broad Disclosure of Pronouns

[Image: Name tags with a variety of pronouns in a variety of colors, from Non-Newtonian Gender Fluid.]

Today’s post on Medium is just what the title implies: “Promoting Broad Disclosure of Pronouns“.

Grasping at Straws

[Image: A juice smoothie in a glass mug with a red straw.]

Today’s post on Medium, “Grasping at Straws“, is about veganism and the impact of individual food choices.

Trans Heat Wave Diary

[Image: Selfie of Pax with black hat, white tank top, and purple cape]

Today’s post on Medium, “Trans Heat Wave Diary“, is about surviving hot weather while suffering from gender dysphoria.

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