What it means to be an LGBTQ+ Ally

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The history of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States has always been turbulent. LGBTQ+ activists have worked tirelessly to advance the cause–and we have indeed seen significant strides in the past few decades–but with the progress of human rights comes political and sociological pushback. As such, the need for allyship continues. So if you’re looking […]

From Gender Dysphoria to Euphoria: How Gen Z is Reclaiming Trans Identity

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Trans identities have been defined and rule-bound by the healthcare industry for decades. Our bodies, minds, gender expression, and intentions for transitioning have been scrutinized and labeled, from the days of transsexualism to the more recent gender dysphoria. We’ve been subjected to checklists of criteria to be “diagnosed” with different disorders, once used to invalidate […]

The Link Between Bills Restricting Abortion Rights and Transgender Rights

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Recently, the Supreme Court allowed a Texas law to go into effect that bans abortions after six weeks of gestation. In their recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers introduced various bills limiting transgender people’s access to bathrooms and prohibiting birth certificate changes. A significant number of the bills attempt to restrict or prohibit young trans people’s […]