“Some of the worst misogyny I’ve experienced has come from gay men. It can feel almost more gross than it does from straight men. It’s like, you’re not even trying to express sexual interest in me, you’re just asserting your dominance over my body just because you’re a man—you’re just doing it because you can.“
H/T: Broadly
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If this is a movement that self-describes as being inclusive, it needs to work a lot harder to decenter the experiences of cisgender people and, instead, amplify the voices of transgender people.
It starts with what we say – and it’s my hope that it ends with everyone, not just cis people, feeling affirmed.
H/T: Everyday Feminism
Oppression is intersectional and our past informs our present. Check out this piece on the history of race, gender, and sexuality in discussions about bathroom access from Slate!
The conservative idea that civil rights protections sexually endanger women and children in public bathrooms is not new. In fact, conservative sexual thought has been in the toilet since the 1940s. During the World War II era, conservatives began employing the idea that social equality for African-Americans would lead to sexual danger for white women in bathrooms. In the decades since, conservatives used this trope to negate the civil rights claims of women and sexual minorities. Placing Houston’s rejection of HERO within the history of discrimination against racial minorities, sexual minorities, and women reveals a broader pattern: When previously marginalized groups demanded access to public accommodations, conservatives responded with toilet talk to stall these groups’ aspirations for social equality.
The Entertainers: One of the best basketball players in the game uses her platform to help kids feel confident about being different.
Brittney Griner says it all. She’s definitely on our radar as an all-star role model for bullied LGBTQ youth.
There are better things to do than fat shame!
H/T: Pride.com
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Before we get on with the post, it’s important to note that these are two groups of diverse people who are very unique in many ways! However, in light of the month, (and mainly due to the fact that a lot of the resources available online are for both groups), here is a compilation of resources for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ people! Other masterposts can be found here (and don’t hesitate to add anything if you have resources to contribute)!
GLSEN Pages:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
