Latest comic - Just a few of the horrors of Project 2025

#cartoon #uspol #USPolitics #election #lgbtq

Welcome to #TransTuesday!

This week we discuss something super important for a lot of trans folks, and yet it so very often goes south and impacts us in so many ways:

CIS SPOUSAL AND PARTNER SUPPORT DURING TRANSITION.

Let's talk about what it looks like, and why it's so important... and what happens when we don't get it.

CIS FRIENDS I NEED YOU TO SHARE THIS WITH *YOUR* CIS FRIENDS.

#trans #transgender #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqia2s #queer

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRygCWfwH2twXJBWuzrlHX3wtwio_zDJd-xNlN4aBRTjGFUa52lEw2xuV5h_yskENuEz64RK_Z1P1Jl/pub

Latest comic: The Great Regression

#cartoon #comic #fascism #race #abortion #lgbtq #democracy #uspol

Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone. I spent over 6 months writing and rewriting this article that I just published. Most of that time was spent debating whether or not to publish it.

I'm finally coming out; I'm trans. I hope this article helps.

https://tesk.page/2024/03/31/coming-out-as-trans/

#TransDayOfVisibility #trans #queer #transgender #queer #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TDOV #TDOV24

Coming Out as Trans

I am publicly announcing that I am transgender. I have experienced gender dysphoria for almost ten years, but I have found a label that I feel comfortable with now.

^{TheEvilSkeleton}

Ben Barres was a trailblazing transgender neurobiologist who promoted equity & diversity.

His pioneering research on glial cells changed science & he became the 1st #trans person admitted into the National Academies of Science.

Barres was a strong advocate for women, early career scientists & the #LGBTQ+ community at a time when few people openly discussed gender identity. https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2017/12/28/mourning-ben-barres-the-transgender-scientist-who-changed-neuroscience/ #history #science

Excerpt from his autobiography: https://stanmed.stanford.edu/ben-barres-autobiography-transgender-scientist/

PSA to everyone to not use brave browser @brave@mastodon.social, the CEO of Brave Software is bigoted (donated to anti-lgbtqia+ organizations trying to ban gay marriage in the past and still has never addressed it or apologized) and was also against the Covid Lockdowns and is anti-vax. Using brave browser contributes to oppression of LGBTQIA+ ppl and contributes to brave software financially through ads and other means.

I recommend anyone still using brave browser to switch to ungoogled-chromium as a non-bigoted degoogled chromium-based browser alternative. @floccus@fosstodon.org is a good browser extension to use on ungoogled-chromium to sync your bookmarks.

Source for claims: https://community.brave.com/t/brave-needs-to-address-brendan-eich/281044 (contains links to claims within the post, multiple citations for everything here stated.) #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqia #bravebrowser #chromium #ungoogled-chromium #browser #browsers #queer #lesbian #gay #trans #intersex #ace #asexual #aro #aromantic #foss #opensource #freesoftware #software #queeradvocacy #queerrights

Brave Needs to Address Brendan Eich

Copy/paste from https://www.reddit.com/r/brave_browser/comments/pkj5hz/brave_needs_to_address_brendan_eich/ To start, don’t get me wrong. I adore the Brave developers and the things they have accomplished.

^{Brave Community}

Queer meme (source)

#Queer#LGBT#LGBTQ#Meme

Morning sketch-stream results! (From a few days ago.)

I drew gay stuff again.

Yup.

#Art #MastoArt #Catgirl #LGBTQ

Posting this amazing art ("pink in the night") by Eunnie, who has seemingly not yet joined the fediverse, so that you're not missing out

I have added full alt text, which was sadly missing from the posts elsewhere.

You can follow her at:
https://eunnieboo.tumblr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eunnieboo/

#trans #transgender #TransFem #lesbian #sapphic #queer #LGBTQ #DigitalArt #Eunnie #PinkInTheNight

This week's comic: The things Mike Johnson has said are so over the top that I thought I might place him in the role of my flaming conservative character (hence the flames, in case anyone was wondering about that). It’s almost impossible to exaggerate this man’s theocratic worldview, so I tried to use actual quotes where I could.

#uspol #politics #cartoon #democracy #authoritarianism #republicans #theocracy #lgbtq

If you are a transphobe, you can at least be honest enough to admit it.

https://assignedmale.tumblr.com/post/729087695103688704

#transgender #trans #lgbtq

#WashingtonDC #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMastodon #LGBTQ

Black Queer Feminism 101
Virtual Training

Mondays
7 – 9pm EDT

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P Johnson

Are you a new supporter of the LGBTQIA community? Join HWD to learn basic terminology, and discuss current political debates on LGBTQIA and examples of Black Queer Feminism.

https://www.mobilize.us/hwd/event/520318/?emci=d50a7013-7e51-ee11-9937-00224832e811&emdi=ec074a73-5253-ee11-9937-00224832e811&ceid=14176010

Black Queer Feminism 101

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P Johnson Are you a new supporter of the LGBTQIA community? Join HWD to learn basic terminology, and discuss current political debates on LGBTQIA and examples of Black Queer Femini…

^Mobilize

Stunned that this isn't getting more attention in the local press, but I guess we do have a lot going down in the ATL at the moment

https://thegavoice.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-magazine-staff-quits-amidst-crackdown-on-progressive-coverage/

#Atlanta #ATL #Journalism #Journodon #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBTQIAPlus

Georgia Voice - Gay & LGBT Atlanta News

News, events, features, entertainment, interviews, Pride, nightlife, organizations, families, marriage

^{Georgia Voice - Gay & LGBT Atlanta News}

Whatever you do, do not use Soapbox for your #fediverse needs.

The creator and maintainer, Alex Gleason, of Soapbox (or Rebased as it was called) is anti-trans and was previously the head of engineering of the Trump-related social network (Truth Social).

He also worked on Poast, which was a social network for neo-nazis and a direct successor to Kiwi Farms.

Steer clear of it.

[ # ] :: #trans#fedi#soapbox#rebased#trump#transphobia#federation#mastodon#lgbt#lgbtq#queer

Truth Social Closely Linked To Far-Right Platform Poast

'It's using the front end built directly on Poast.' Truth Social has close link to far-right platform Poast.

^{Claire Goforth (The Daily Dot)}

So, since JoinMastodon.org has decided to change the way servers are listed on their website — showing preference for large servers who do not have a manual review process to join —>

May I ask that you Boost this post so people can find us at https://mstdn.games ?

We’re an all-inclusive #gaming community and our Local feed is amazing — absolutely the go-to place for all things #Games. Our Mods are top tier.

#VideoGames #TTRPG #Streamer #DnD #GameDev #Twitch #LGBTQ #LGBT

Mastodon Games

We are a gaming-focused space on Mastodon. We welcome everyone who enjoys any type of gaming - it doesn't just need to be video games. Let's build a diverse and inclusive community together!

^{Mastodon hosted on mstdn.games}

Hi y’all. Me and my wife are #queer and #trans with a trans dependent, and we have been fundraising since March. With your support, we escaped Ohio and have relocated to Illinois!

But we still need your help. We are really struggling with bills, and we need donations more than ever. Read our story here: https://gofund.me/a595af61

#LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MutualAid #TransCrowdFund #Pride #PleaseBoost! @mutualaid @gtfomystate

This writer says there's a better alternative.

Let's Drop They/Them as Pronouns (A Polite Suggestion) #LGBTQ https://www.advocate.com/voices/dropping-they-them-pronouns

Let's Drop They/Them as Pronouns (A Polite Suggestion)

^{Frances G. Welson (Advocate.com)}

The State Duma of the Russian Federation passed a bill to "completely ban transgender transition".

On June 14, 2023, during the first reading of the bill on the "total ban on transgender transition," the Minister of Health noted that in addition to the legislative initiative under discussion, he was conducting research work for conversion therapy. This issue was raised by Anatoly Wasserman, who was concerned that people with a "different idea" of their gender role need to be psychologically and psychiatrically "brought to reality." The Minister replied that work is already being done in this direction on the instructions of the President, and a corresponding institute is being created where other "behavioral disorders" and forms of antisocial behavior will also be addressed.

DELO LGBT+
https://t.me/delolgbt/363
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #HumanRights #Trans #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Gay #LGBTQHistory #conversiontherapy #terror #RussiaIsATerroristState #StopRussia #war

DELO LGBT+ (18+)

Сегодня в ходе первого чтения законопроекта о "полном запрете трансгендерного перехода" министр здравоохранения отметил, что помимо обсуждаемой законодательной инициативы ведёт исследовательскую работу в целях конверсионной терапии.

^Telegram

Online grifters, Republicans bureaucrats, and fascist thugs are doubling-down on their attacks against the #LGBTQ+ community and #Pride events.

We're happy to announce a new collection of resources for those looking to mobilize, push back, and defend their communities against these violent threats.

This includes original flyers, a printable handbook for organizers, materials to share on social media, and a list of report-backs from communities across so-called North America about how they organized to defend LGBTQ+ spaces from white supremacists and the far-Right.

#DefendPride #Pride #Pride2023 #LGBT #LGBTQ

https://itsgoingdown.org/materials-and-resources-to-defend-pride/

Content warning: LGBTQ emergency crowdfund plz boost! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Click to open/close

For Pride Month this year, the corporate PR offices are getting their banners ready!

#pride #csd #pridemonth #lgbtq #lgbt #queer #capitalism #pinkwashing

I was on WUNC earlier today to chat about The #Science of Kissing on NPR’s Embodied.

It was a treat to meet the other guest, Kadar Small, a photographer, director & filmmaker behind the acclaimed photo series “PDA.” Kadar photographs moments of kissing & intimacy between Black & brown queer folks in public & at home, exploring what this kind of connection looks like through his work.

Listen at https://www.wunc.org/show/embodied-radio-show/2023-05-26/our-lips-are-unsealed-exploring-the-science-culture-of-kissing-intimacy #lgbtq #art #books

Our Lips are Unsealed: Exploring the Science & Culture of Kissing

Kissing-like behaviors exist across the animal kingdom. But why? A scientist explains why humans are so drawn to each other's lips, and a photographer documents the power of a kiss.

^{Kaia Findlay (WUNC)}

Morning sketch-stream results! (Continuing with streaming off the Steam Deck in the morning.)

Drew gay stuff again!

Just a robot girl and her catgirl girlfriend. 👍 🏳️‍⚧️

(Re-uploaded with fixed alpha.)

#Art #MastoArt #Catgirl #VTuber #VTuberEN #LGBTQ

I so love The Onion 🤣

https://www.theonion.com/trans-teen-hatches-nefarious-plot-to-undergo-years-of-m-1850433563

#trans #lgbtq

Trans Teen Hatches Nefarious Plot To Undergo Years Of Medical Treatments And Counseling To Win At Swimming

STOCKTON, CA—Cackling as the steps of the dastardly plan crystallized in her mind, local trans teen Brie Chandler told reporters Tuesday that she had hatched a nefarious plot to undergo years of medical treatments and counseling to win at swimming.

^{dschiff (The Onion)}

Message to #LGBTQ allies, via Claire Willett

#PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023 #Pride2023 #TransLivesMatter #TransIsBeautiful #gueer #gender #GenderFluid #GenderQueer #allies #GenderNonconforming

Latest cartoon on "contrarian" pundits who pretend to care about freedom of speech.

#media #education #college #speech #fascism #lgbtq #racism

Latest comic on everyday gun violence in America. For all the rhetoric around the Second Amendment invoking "liberty," guns are limiting our freedom.

#guns #lgbtq

Content warning: Politics, Brave Browser, AI, ChatGPT, LGBTQ+ rights, COVID denialism Click to open/close

Just deleted my Brave browser.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/business/media/ai-chatbots-right-wing-conservative.html

#Brave #ChatGPT #BrendanEich #LGBTQ #COVID #AI