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Tilly Bridges Analyzes Ad Astra Per Aspera

3 Jun

I would encourage you to check out this post from Tilly Bridges. Her analyses of trans allegory in popular media are always fascinating! This one is absolutely spot on. For anyone not in the know: ‘Per aspera ad astra is a Latin phrase that translates literally as “through asperities (hardships, adversities, rigours) to the stars.”‘ (Wikipedia) Thus, Ad astra per aspera would roughly translate to “To the stars through adversity.”

Tilly promises a three-part series on the topic of this episode of Strange New Worlds. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

THE INTENTIONAL (!) TRANS ALLEGORY OF STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS’ AD ASTRA PER ASPERA, part 1

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Reblog: Trans Elders Are Needed – Moriel’s Musings

20 Feb

I personally have remained active in the community since my transition back in late 2010. But I know many of the “elders” have gone stealth, and I understand that desire. I agree with Moriel though. Our community needs us. And we need them, especially now.

Excerpt from the post:

Today, though, there is an international movement to oppress us through the law and we are attacked nearly every day by transphobic politicians and activists. Today’s generation of people just coming to terms with their gender face a very hostile environment and have difficult obstacles to overcome. That is why I got back in touch with the trans community a few years ago after being absent from it for two decades.

Trans elders: You are needed!

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Impact of Political Rhetoric on Hate Crimes Against Transgender Communities

14 Dec

Today I read an article about the increase in hate crimes against transgender people in LA county. One of the most progressive states in the nation, and yet, hate crimes in that county are up 125% in 2023 over the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and that was before people like me were used by Trump and his surrogates as a political football.

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Odessa’s New Law: Targeting Trans Rights in Texas

26 Oct

I used to be ashamed to tell anyone where my parents lived when I was born. It was a sundown town, named Vidor, in Texas. Now, another town in Texas has adopted an entirely new hate law. This time, they are coming for transgender people.

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So you hate Islam, and all Muslims are terrorists?

11 Sep

Maybe you would benefit from these words from our President. Or maybe you think he’s secretly Muslim too.


YouTube – Complete Obama Press Conference(8).

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When Politicians Set Curriculum Standards …

15 May

Everyone loses when politicians set the curriculm standards, especially when those politicians are far right wing ideologues from deep East Texas. And when I say everyone, I don’t just mean everyone in Texas. Continue reading →

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