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This is going to be a hard one to write, and probably a hard one to read. But on November 20th, as we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we need to look unflinchingly at what’s happening to our trans siblings – both here in the US and globally. According to TGEU’s annual Trans Murder Monitoring…
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Each November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) offers a solemn moment to honor and remember the transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who lost their lives to violence. As we approach the end of 2023, it’s vital to remember those we’ve lost, recognize the ongoing struggle for trans rights and safety, and reaffirm our…
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Every year on November 20 we come together as a community in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) — a day to remember the transgender and gender non-conforming lives lost to senseless hate violence throughout the year. Since 1999, we’ve gathered for such commemorations. The first, headed up by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith,…
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I went to an all-boys Catholic high school in Northeast D.C. The school was a decent one. I learned a lot. Made friends. The monks tried to teach us to be kind and gentle. But it was also a hotbed of toxic masculinity. My best friend growing up is now a member of the alt-right….
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This is a realization about life that I have found through trans-ness, and that I would recommend to anyone: That we are all just making ourselves up, every single day, for ourselves and for others. That it is possible to write and rewrite yourself, to play and fuss and tweak, to sand and strip and…
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On November 20, people worldwide recognized Trans Day of Remembrance. In honor of that day, we decided to focus on our trans and non-binary community this month. For a lighthearted piece, check out these queer, trans, and non-binary characters on TV that you don’t want to miss. And to both recognize those who have been…
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DC Beings sits down to have a chat with trans advocate Porsha Burton about TDoR and its power to heal and celebrate our trans/gender diverse communities.
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