politics – JAC Stringer

Fixing Society: Leelah Alcorn, Cis Allyship, and Trans Erasure

Posted on 12/29/2015 by JAC

*Trigger Warning* This post discusses systematic violence and suicide. I have placed a *TW* a few sentences before text that could be especially triggering. Please […]

Midwest GenderQueer

Obama Could Do Better, But Better Him Than Me

Posted on 01/21/2013 by JAC

The gay community is a buzz over Obama’s mention of gay rights in his inaugural address, stating he wanted equality for “our gay brothers and sisters.” My […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues, Midwest GenderQueer, Trans/GenderQueer

Day of Action: Stop Medical Oppression of Trans* Communities

Posted on 10/22/2011 by JAC

I’ll be the first to admit that I have high standards. A cupcake shop recently opened up in my city, and I finally got to […]

Ablity, Ableism, & Health, Activism & Politics, Community Issues, Gender Identity Disorder, Trans/GenderQueer

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and Don’t be Trans

Posted on 09/20/2011 by JAC

History is being made today for the lesbian, gay, bi, and respective non-heterosexual communities. The US Military policy Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) officially has been repealed. Everyone is celebrating, […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues, Gender Identity Disorder, Race & White Privilege, Trans/GenderQueer

Gender Proof and Queers; We should know better

Posted on 05/19/2011 by JAC

Yesterday I took part in Equality Ohio’s LGBT Lobby Day, a gathering of folks from all over the state descending en masse on the capital to lobby […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues, Midwest GenderQueer, Race & White Privilege, Trans/GenderQueer

Threats to “Women’s Rights” Step on Trans Toes

Posted on 02/21/2011 by JAC

The recent legislative and funding threats to abortion rights, sexual assault, and sexual health (aka Planned Parenthood) have been described as an attack on women’s […]

Ablity, Ableism, & Health, Activism & Politics, Social Gender, Survivor & Sexual Violence, Trans/GenderQueer