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Raichik Scaremongers About Phalloplasty
Chaya Raichik, or LibsofTikTok, is spotlighting the tragic loss of a trans man, Griffin Sivret, to demonize the entire community. She shouldn’t set the tone for this conversation. Let’s hear what Griffin had to say.
The Origin of the Imane Khelif Transvestigation
Comments questioning a person’s gender can get out of hand real quick.
TWIBS: No UBI for Trans People… But There Should Be
Earlier this year PolitiFact debunked a rumor about a California town supposedly providing trans residents with UBI. Today I’m asking you: Why shouldn’t they?
Imane Khelif Names Musk and Rowling in Harassment Suit
Subjected to weeks of public ridicule and internet harassment instigated by transphobic celebrities, Imane Khelif’s lawyer has announced that they’ve filed suit in France against X and those who bullied her.
Queer Liberation Isn’t Over, James Kirchick
Writing for The Atlantic, James Kirchick seems to think the struggle for queer liberation is pretty much over in the US. The more you read, the clearer it becomes that James just doesn’t think the trans community is worth fighting for.
Missouri AG Announces Yet Another Investigation - Unsurprisingly, Fueled by Transphobia
A trans woman is banned from the gym and investigated by the AG, all for being accosted in the locker room by some Karen.
Researcher Describes New Term That Expands Understanding of Gender Identity
New terms may seem daunting, but ‘gender modality’ may just fill a needed role.
Transmasc Life Under Attack as GOP Taunts Tim Walz as “Tampon Tim”
There’s an opportunity here to normalize trans men and boys.
TWIBS: Walz as VP Elect Spooks Trump
Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential nominee, has chosen governor of Minnesota Tim Walz as her running mate. Predictably, Donald Trump is UPSET.
Riki Wilchins, Transsexual Menace
Over the next nine months, Assigned Media will feature nine interviews of people involved in pushing back against the spread of false, distorted narratives about the trans community in the press. And we’ve tapped an old school transgender activist to do this, Riki Wilchins. To introduce this monthly feature, Evan Urquhart interviewed Riki Wilchins for Assigned. Their conversation has been lightly edited and condensed.
Cali May Ban Book Bans
As red states across America face library book bans designed to target LGBTQ+ literature, conservatives are trying to shift California culture in the same direction. Fortunately, California’s State Assembly is making moves to prohibit book bans.
The Cass Review Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Ideology Overruling Medical Judgement
A doctor writes that Cass distorts the normal process for treating rare diseases with off-label medications.
Haters Concerned For Moldemort’s Health
Internet commenters noticed strange dark marks on the walls of Twitter’s most prolific transphobe, hack writer JK Rowling, and wondered… could they be mold? And would this explain her years-long crusade against trans people?
TWIBS: Rowling’s Crusade Targets Cis Women
Obsessing over trans people the way Rowling does has its drawbacks! For a woman who insists trans women are men, she can’t seem to tell the difference between cis women and trans women… oops!
Journal Club: Informed Consent in Trans Healthcare
A 2019 paper by stef shuster found providers often substituted gatekeeping for informed consent in the practice of transgender healthcare.
Nebraska Denies Nebraskans Bodily Autonomy
The Nebraska Supreme Court has given the final thumbs up to a bill passed last year, LB 574, that restricts Nebraskans’ rights to bodily autonomy.
New Hampshire Governor signs anti-trans bills into law. What else is new?
Chris Sununu signs three anti-trans bills into law. What does this increasing legislation against trans people mean for the near and far future?
TWIBS: Rowling “Cures” Trans Kids
She’s back, baby! JK Rowling brings us yet another stunningly braindead take on trans people. Thankfully, this one’s comically easy to disprove… but who, exactly, is Jo getting her rancid info from?